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Burnham Calls For 'Culture Shift' In UK Business. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for a "culture shift" in how Britain does business as he prepares to meet some of the country's biggest corporate leaders. Burnham said entrepreneurs who take risks should receive greater government support while local leaders should have more power to work directly with businesses and attract investment. He is meeting executives from companies including BP, Shell, HSBC, Sainsbury's, BT, Vodafone and Rolls-Royce at Downing Street. The talks come ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first Budget next month, with rising borrowing costs adding pressure to the public finances. Businesses have also criticised higher costs resulting from employer National Insurance and minimum wage changes introduced under Sir Keir Starmer. Burnham said his government would work as a "partner for growth", helping businesses create jobs and investment across Britain. Coalition negotiations are expected to take weeks or months regardless of which bloc ultimately secures a parliamentary majority.
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