Burnham will pledge 'a series of measures to make life easier.'

What Burnham's tour will focus on

No 10 said the plans are designed to “give people some room to breathe”, with the prime minister also targeting ways of “improving high streets” as he tours the UK's nations and regions in “listening mode” on a “10-year plan to bring back hope”.

Significant interventions are unlikely before October's Budget, however, with Chancellor John Healey signalling “strong fiscal discipline”.

The push comes as the government faces continued pressure over its early release scheme for prisoners, and follows earlier domestic moves such as Burnham's social care reforms.

He thinks Westminster has got used to telling people that everyday hassles – like hidden pricing and consumers being ripped off – must be accepted as part of life.

He doesn't think that's right.

That was the message from the prime minister's spokesman, as reported by BBC News.

Burnham, who has been on holiday this week, is expected to set out the measures in the coming days.