DWP £555 bonus: 17,000 households get extra cash
Over 17,000 households have received an average £555 extra per month via Nationwide's Better Off Indicator, prompting a plea for more to check eligibility.
Category : Politics
MP: Planning Reforms Will Strengthen Green Belt
Wolverhampton MP claims government planning reforms will strengthen green belt protection, not weaken it, amid concerns over housing targets.
Met Office warns UK faces more heatwaves before summer ends
The Met Office has warned that more heatwaves are likely in September, with temperatures above average, especially in the south, as the UK continues to face drought conditions.
Budget 2026: 45% tax threshold could be cut again, AJ Bell warns
AJ Bell warns Chancellor Healey may cut the 45% tax threshold again, pulling more high earners into the additional rate, as 1.3 million are set to pay it this year.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
PM Visits Stourbridge After Fires; Academic Slams Coverage
Prime minister visits Stourbridge to thank firefighters and announce support after severe fires. Birmingham academic criticizes media treatment of Jason Arday as 'public lynching'. Arrest disrupts European Athletics Championships.
165 homes approved for former Masonic lodge site in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council approves plans for 165 homes on the former Masonic lodge site in Edgbaston, including 75 townhouses and 90 apartments, addressing housing demand.
HMRC confirms 300,000 no longer file Self-Assessment
HMRC confirms 300,000 people will no longer file Self-Assessment tax returns as Labour raises the trading income threshold from £1,000 to £3,000, benefiting taxpayers under Andy Burnham.
Planning shake-up to boost homes near stations and protect pubs
The Government's new planning rules will make it easier to build homes near railway stations and protect pubs from conversion, aiming to tackle the housing crisis and reach the 1.5 million homes target.
DWP 'special' payment for state pensioners before end of August
State pensioners may receive early DWP payments before the August bank holiday on 31st, with cash brought forward to Friday 28th for those due on that date.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Reform's PIP abolition could hit 2.89 million claimants
Reform's plans to replace PIP could remove or modify disability payments for 2.89 million working-age people, with changes to anxiety, depression, and ADHD benefits for new claimants only.
PM backs Cornwall tourism tax as 'game changer'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham supports an overnight visitor levy for Cornwall, calling it a potential 'game changer' during a visit to announce a £65m farming support package.
Ex-M&S boss slams Burnham's high street plans
Ex-Marks & Spencer boss Lord Stuart Rose criticises Andy Burnham's high street crackdown as 'hot air', saying vape shop bans won't revive town centres without rates reform.
Lloyds Bank £220 Student Offer: Cash and Deliveroo Vouchers
Lloyds Bank offers students £100 cash and £120 in Deliveroo vouchers. Open a Student Account and pay in £500 by 30 October 2026 to qualify.
Birmingham exodus: 80,000 leave, largest outside London
Over 80,000 people left Birmingham in the last year, the largest exodus outside London, with a net loss of 22,000 as residents seek quieter areas.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Burnham's vape and betting shop crackdown: expert warns limits
Proposals to give councils control over new vape stores, betting shops, and adult gaming centres could help rebalance town centres, but planning restrictions alone won't revive high streets, warns personal finance expert Joe Lytwyn.
Chelmsley Wood regeneration delayed again
The £3.434m WMCA-backed Chelmsley Wood town centre regeneration faces another delay, with a 36-month extension requested due to land assembly challenges.
VAT cut on electricity bills from October 1
VAT on household electricity bills will be cut from 5% to zero on 1 October, saving typical households £45 a year, Andy Burnham has confirmed.
Burnham urged to scrap council tax and stamp duty for new tax
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is urged to scrap council tax and stamp duty for a new property tax, with proposals including a land value tax and transaction levy.
Mayor of Rochdale Reflects on First Two Months of Service
Mayor of Rochdale, Shahid Mohammed, marks two months in office, highlighting visits to charities, schools, and international guests, and reaffirming commitment to community service.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
DVSA MOT photo upload feature rolled out to 2,500 garages
From August 3, 2,500 UK garages can upload vehicle photos during MOT tests, providing evidence the car is present. The DVSA encourages use before photos become mandatory.
Tesco Clubcard Challenges return until September 13
Tesco has brought back Clubcard Challenges from August 3 to September 13, letting selected members earn up to 5,000 extra points (£50) by completing 10 shopping tasks.
Dudley Council Aids 300 Evacuees After Stourbridge Blaze
Dudley Council is providing support to around 300 people evacuated from their homes following a major fire at a plastics factory in Stourbridge, with emergency accommodation and welfare assistance.
£5.5m Treasury Building Refurbishment Underway in Hull
A £5.5m refurbishment of Hull's Treasury Building is underway, set to house 500 council staff by summer 2026, with energy-efficient upgrades.
Dudley councillor fought Stourbridge wildfire then attended cabinet meeting
Dudley councillor Steve Clark helped fight the Stourbridge wildfire that damaged 45 homes, then attended a cabinet meeting 'stinking of smoke'. Residents left in shock.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Rossendale planning: garden gym, shopfront, 39 homes
Rossendale Borough Council has registered planning applications up to August 14, including a personal training studio, shopfront alterations, and a 39-home development.
£500 grant for driveways as EV sales targets reviewed
The Andy Burnham government has launched a review into the ZEV mandate, confirming £600m for charge points and £500 grants for home chargers, as EV sales rise 45%.
HMRC Winter Fuel Clawback: Tax Code Changes 2026-29
HMRC will claw back Winter Fuel Payments from pensioners earning over £35,000 by adjusting tax codes in 2026-2029, with monthly deductions of about £17 for a £200 payment.
Aviva CEO urges PM to rule out pension tax raid before Budget
Aviva's Amanda Blanc has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey to rule out changes to the 25% pension tax-free lump sum ahead of the October Budget, warning of unnecessary withdrawals.
Burnham urged to adopt 100-day plan with maternity fund
Compass urges Andy Burnham to introduce a Denmark-style maternity fund in the first 100 days, alongside proposals on immigration, housing, and devolution.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
DWP PIP reform workshops set for September and October
The DWP has confirmed the next stage of PIP reforms, with workshops in September and October to shape recommendations from the Timms Review, affecting four million claimants.
Page 10 of 203
