HMRC writing to one million households about pension payments
HMRC is contacting around one million workers from August about potential Low Earner's Pension Payments, correcting a tax relief disparity for those earning around £12,570.
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Parents face fines for term-time holidays from September
From September 1, headteachers will enforce fines of £80 for term-time holidays. Research shows parents save £567 on average by travelling during school time, but attendance targets are tightening.
PIP claimants must sign up by Friday for Timms Review workshops
PIP claimants with long-term conditions must register by 5pm Friday 21 August 2026 to join DWP workshops shaping Timms Review reforms, with 15 sessions across the UK in September and October.
PIP claimants must report bonus payments to HMRC, DWP confirms
PIP claimants who attend DWP Timms Review workshops this autumn will receive a one-off bonus payment, but must disclose it to HMRC. Registration closes tomorrow.
Woman helped dump father's murder victim in canal then went to event
Hayley-Marie Ferguson, 42, allegedly helped her father John Anslow dispose of Chereiss Bailey's body in a West Bromwich canal, then attended a Peaky Blinders-themed event hours later, a court heard.
DWP confirms PIP bonus payments for Timms Review workshops are taxable
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that one-off bonus payments for PIP claimants taking part in Timms Review workshops will be subject to tax and National Insurance, with a Friday deadline to sign up.
Man charged with arson after Stafford skip and bin fire
Andrew Stephen Gillett, 31, of no fixed address, has been charged with arson after a fire involving a skip and several bins on Eastgate Street in Stafford on August 17.
DWP Confirms £200 Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility
The DWP has confirmed that all pensioners in the UK are eligible for a £200 Winter Fuel Payment this winter, with payments clawed back from those earning over £35,000 a year.
Sir Jeremy Hunt: stop benefits claims by phone
Former Chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt says the DWP should stop accepting benefits claims by telephone, as the welfare bill balloons and 1,000 people are signed off work daily.
Harry and Meghan Reportedly Moving Back to UK in September
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly leaving their US home to relocate to London this September, according to multiple sources for The Sun and The Daily Telegraph.
Burnham and Healey Urged to Cut Fuel VAT by 27p
SNP MSP Calum Kerr urges Labour PM Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey to cut VAT on fuel by 27p per litre, citing Irish excise duty reductions to aid rural communities.
State Pension Could Rise by £514.80 Next April
State pensioners may receive an extra £514.80 annually from April 2025, as wage growth of 4.1% triggers the triple lock, raising the full new State Pension to £251.20 per week.
DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payment eligibility for pensioners
The DWP has confirmed that state pensioners with an income of £35,000 or below will receive up to £300 Winter Fuel Payment automatically under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
HMRC May Jail Households for Reckless Tax Statement Errors
HMRC is consulting on a new criminal offence for reckless false statements in direct tax, potentially sending households to prison. ACCA urges clarity on guidance and verification rules.
DWP confirms Sunday deadline for £150 Warm Home Discount
Six million households on DWP benefits must be named on their energy bill by Sunday 23 August to receive the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, the government has confirmed.
Dudley Council to Build Council Houses Again After £1.5m Flats Purchase
Dudley Council has approved a £1.5m purchase of eight flats in Halesowen and plans to restart building council houses, with new homes expected by winter 2027.
GCSE Resit Rule Change Considered by Burnham Government
Education Secretary Lucy Powell has announced the government is reviewing GCSE resit rules, with only one in five students currently passing resits in English and maths.
DfE warns schools over pupils missing class for concerts
The Department for Education has issued guidance to mainstream schools warning that concerts by musicians popular with teenagers can affect attendance, urging schools to analyse patterns and communicate with parents.
HMRC confirms extra charge for 1.3 million PAYE pensioners
HMRC will recover Winter Fuel Payments from 1.3 million PAYE state pensioners earning over £35,000, with deductions rising to £33 per month in 2027-28.
HMRC: 900,000 state pensioners face extra tax charges
HMRC will issue extra tax charges to 900,000 state pensioners in Self Assessment whose total income exceeds £35,000, clawing back Winter Fuel Payments of £200 or £300.
HMRC Confirms £300 Winter Fuel Allowance for Pensioners
HMRC has confirmed that state pensioners with an income of £22,000 will keep their £300 Winter Fuel Allowance, while those earning over £35,000 will have the payment clawed back.
Reform UK plans to scrap PIP for 1.5 million people
Reform UK has unveiled plans to scrap Personal Independence Payments for many conditions, potentially affecting 1.5 million people, with a focus on mental health-related claims like depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
DVLA digital service cuts 10 days from medical licence decisions
More than 60,000 drivers have used the expanded DVLA digital service to report health issues, receiving decisions up to 10 days faster than with paper postal forms.
Dylan Woodhead found dead in cell 10 days after transfer
A watchdog report reveals Dylan Woodhead, 22, obtained drugs with 'apparent ease' at HMP Hindley and was not properly monitored before his death in January 2021.
DfE confirms rules on religious observance school absences
The Department for Education has confirmed rules on missing school for religious observance after 2.45 million sessions were recorded as absence in the 2024/25 academic year.
DWP explains why some 66-year-olds miss Winter Fuel Payment
State pensioners born after 27 June 1960 will not receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year, as the DWP confirms the qualifying week and age rules that determine eligibility.
3 million pensioners lose Winter Fuel Payment under Burnham rules
Around three million over-65s no longer qualify for Winter Fuel Payments under Andy Burnham's inherited rules, with a £35,000 income threshold now in place.
Burnham confirms £5,000 fines for illegal waste sites
Andy Burnham announces government crackdown on illegal waste sites run by organised crime gangs, with £5,000 fines and clean-up of 22,000 tonnes of waste affecting 2,900 families.
DWP warns benefit cheats ahead of October crackdown
The DWP is sending warning letters to benefit cheats ahead of new powers from October that allow officials to raid bank accounts to recover debts under the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025.
Burnham and Healey cut Winter Fuel Payments for 2.2m pensioners
Around 2.2 million UK pensioners with incomes above £35,000 will lose Winter Fuel Payments under Labour PM Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey, affecting 12.3 million recipients.
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