The bulging in-tray of challenges Andy Burnham faces upon entering No 10

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK prime minister soon and faces numerous challenges inherited from his predecessor, including welfare reform, defence spending, and taxation policies. Key issues include managing disability benefit reforms amid rising costs, maintaining defence investment commitments, and potential adjustments to business rates while adhering to Labour's tax pledges. Balancing these complex matters will be critical as he sets his government's agenda.