Chief executive officers from several of the UK’s well-known companies are calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his new government to make business tax cuts a top priority. The CEOs say they are facing higher operating costs and want tax policy changes to help companies manage expenses. Both reports describe the CEOs’ request as part of a push to put tax reductions for businesses prominently on the government’s agenda. In addition to seeking changes to taxation, the executives also ask for regular meetings or ongoing engagement with the prime minister, suggesting they want a more consistent dialogue with government on economic issues affecting the private sector. The accounts are aligned in framing the initiative as a response to cost pressures and as an effort to influence near-term priorities under Burnham’s administration. No specific tax measures or timelines are detailed in the provided summaries, and the reports do not identify which companies are involved.