Five arrested after stolen van stopped at M6 services
Police made a chilling discovery of drugs, knives and a baton inside a stolen van stopped at a motorway service station. Five occupants were arrested.
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State pension triple lock increase could backfire, experts warn
Labour's 4.1% state pension hike faces a fiscal threat from rising unemployment and a shrinking tax base. Experts warn the policy could backfire. Read the full analysis.
1,000 rental e-bikes seized in London council crackdown
Kensington and Chelsea Council has impounded around 1,000 Lime, Forest and Voi e-bikes following resident complaints about blocked pavements. Operators respond to the parking crisis.
DWP may be forced to raise state pension age to 80
The state pension age could be hiked to 80 by the 2070s to keep the system sustainable, new analysis reveals. Discover the pressures and potential reforms facing UK pensions.
Older state pensioners get £440 boost from triple lock
Pensioners on the old basic state pension will see a £440 annual rise from April 2026, while those on the new system get £575. Find out if you're eligible and how the triple lock works.
Older pensioners to get £440 extra in 2026 state pension rise
Pensioners born before 1951 will see a £440 annual increase from April 2026 under the triple lock. Discover how the two-tier system affects payments and the future of the policy.
State pensioners to receive £575 extra next year
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension rise by £575 next year due to the triple lock. Find out how this above-inflation increase affects you and the debate it sparks.
Pensioners Face Tax on State Pension Due to Triple Lock
Rising State Pension values, driven by the Triple Lock, could soon push retirees over the frozen tax threshold. Martin Lewis's Cash ISA tip may offer a solution. Learn how to protect your income.
Pensioners face tax on state pension as Triple Lock rises
UK state pensioners with small private incomes face HMRC tax demands. The Triple Lock pushes pensions close to the frozen tax-free allowance, creating a political dilemma. Read the key facts.
Pensioners face tax demands due to Triple Lock
Due to the Triple Lock, state pensioners with modest private pensions could soon receive tax demands from HMRC as incomes near the personal allowance threshold. Discover the implications.
Petition: Match Triple Lock for Old & New State Pensions
A new petition urges the DWP to apply the Triple Lock increase equally to both pension types, arguing the current gap is unfair. Chancellor confirms commitment.
DWP brings forward state pension for Christmas holidays
State pension payments due on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day will arrive early. Check the new dates and learn how the Triple Lock affects you in April.
State pension weekly increase for pre-1953 retirees
Pensioners born before 1953 will receive a £8.45 weekly state pension increase from April 2026 due to the triple lock. Discover the financial impact.
Frozen Pensions Deny Triple Lock to UK Expats
Hundreds of thousands of UK state pensioners living abroad are being denied the Triple Lock increase due to a 'frozen pensions' policy, sparking outrage in Canada.
DWP's Triple Lock pension policy 'not sustainable'
Ex-minister Vince Cable warns the state pension Triple Lock is unsustainable, urging reform. Discover the future of UK pensions and what changes may come.
10 Million Pensioners Spared State Pension Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces 10 million state pensioners will not pay income tax on their pensions this Parliament. Find out how the rule change affects you.
£440 state pension rise confirmed for 2026
Millions of UK pensioners born before 1951 will see a £440 state pension increase from April 2026. Discover how the triple lock impacts your payments.
Triple Lock threat for 13 million pensioners
The future of the state pension Triple Lock is in doubt as experts warn it's becoming unsustainable. Discover what this means for 13 million UK retirees.
State Pension to rise by £575 for millions in 2026
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a £575 annual increase from April 2026. Discover how the triple lock policy impacts your pension payments and what it means for you.
2026 State Pension: Triple Lock Details Revealed
Millions of UK retirees will see state pension increases in April 2026 under the triple lock system. Learn how the payments work and the policy debate.
State Pension to rise by £575 in 2026
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a £575 increase from April 2026, confirmed by the triple lock. Discover how this affects your pension and the political debate.
State Pension to rise by 4.8% from April 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.8% State Pension increase, giving retirees on the full new pension an extra £575 a year. Find out how the Triple Lock affects you.
State Pension confirmed to rise by 4.8% in 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the triple lock, securing a 4.8% state pension rise from April 2026. Full new State Pension increases to £241.30 weekly. Get the details.
State pensioners get 4.8% Triple Lock boost in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms 4.8% state pension rise for 2026/27, honouring Triple Lock pledge. Full breakdown of six key pension and savings changes affecting retirees across the UK.
State pension perk axed for thousands abroad
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends Class 2 NI payments for pensioners overseas, requiring 10 years UK residency. Discover the impact on your state pension.
State pension to rise by £575 a year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms 4.8% state pension increase via Triple Lock in Autumn Budget. Full new state pension rises to £12,547.60 annually.
70 Arrests in West Midlands Knife Crime Crackdown
West Midlands Police's expanded Project Guardian Taskforce has made over 70 arrests and seized nearly 70 weapons in a major crackdown on knife crime and serious youth violence.
Starmer: Tories want to means test state pension
PM Keir Starmer claims Conservatives plan to means test the state pension. Amid triple lock debates, Labour commits to the policy. Read the latest Westminster clash.
Boy and man charged in Birmingham knife incidents
A 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man have been charged with knife offences in Birmingham after a machete and lock knife were recovered in separate police stops. Contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
Four arrested and zombie knives seized in Solihull
Armed police arrested four people and recovered two zombie knives after a chase in Shirley Park, Solihull. Read the full story of the police operation.
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