‘Culture shift’ needed in how UK does business, PM urges
Burnham said people who take business risks should receive government backing, according to BBC Politics. His government has also faced criticism over increased business costs. The available report does not provide further details about the proposed change, the criticisms or the setting in which the remarks were made.

Burnham said people who take risks should be backed by the government, according to BBC Politics.
The government has been criticised for increasing business costs. The available report does not provide further details about the criticism or Burnham’s proposals.
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