Santander customers handed £250 in 'outstanding' move
Santander offers £250 cashback on 10-year fixed mortgage at 5.74%, while Atom Bank and Oxbury top savings deals, says Moneyfacts.
Category : Politics
Lloyds, Halifax, RBS to Close 26 Branches in Sept
Lloyds, Halifax and RBS will close 26 branches in September 2026, continuing the shift to digital banking. Full list of closures inside.
State pension age rise to 68 could come 7 years earlier
The state pension age increase to 68 could be brought forward to 2037-2039 under Andy Burnham, seven years earlier than planned, impacting those born 1970-1977.
Pension Rise to £9,855 Under Triple Lock
Basic state pensioners will receive £9,855 annually from April 2026, as PM Andy Burnham confirms triple lock commitment, adding £240 a year.
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Rossendale Planning Applications: Week Ending Aug 7
Rossendale Borough Council received planning applications for apartments, a children's home, tree works, and a barn conversion up to August 7.
Net zero 'will cost households an extra £1,400 a year by 2030'
A report by the Prosperity Institute claims net zero will cost households £1,400 a year by 2030, with £40bn taxpayer cost. The think tank warns of 'serious economic damage'.
Solihull planners refuse airport-backed solar farm
Solihull Council refused a 63-hectare solar farm and battery storage scheme near Birmingham Airport, despite airport backing and officer recommendations, citing green belt harm and safety concerns.
Edge Hill Couple Complete All Four Mayoral Roles
Cathie and Scott Gibbens, Edge Hill alumni, become the first married couple to serve as mayor, consort, deputy mayor, and deputy consort in Hinckley and Bosworth.
Brownhills £20m funding next phase approved by councillors
Walsall councillors approved the next phase of £20m government funding for Brownhills via the Pride in Place programme, with the council acting as accountable body.
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Second bid to regularise Walsall home rejected
Walsall Council has rejected a second retrospective application for a five-bedroom home on Brookhouse Road, Paddock, following a four-year planning dispute over inaccurate plans.
Demolition plans for Cradley Heath community centre
Sandwell Council applies to demolish former Cradley Heath Community Centre for 13 new homes after closure deemed surplus to requirements.
Planners block Olton four-bed home over garden privacy
Solihull planners have refused permission for a four-bedroom home in Olton after neighbours raised concerns about loss of garden privacy and amenity.
Smethwick Shop Conversion Appeal Goes to Inspector
A rejected plan to turn a Smethwick terraced house into a shop and flats faces appeal, with objectors citing 'prison-like' living conditions and over-commercialisation.
Burnham Bounce Doubles Labour Seats in West Midlands
Labour's projected West Midlands seats double to 13 under Andy Burnham, as Reform UK and Tories lose ground in latest polling.
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Fortis Academy Redevelopment Recommended for Approval
Major plans to demolish and rebuild Fortis Academy in Great Barr have been recommended for approval, with the council citing significant educational and community benefits.
East Cambs Planning Applications for Conservation Areas Listed
East Cambridgeshire District Council published planning applications affecting conservation areas and listed buildings on August 6, 2026, including a 30-cabin workers' accommodation near Littleport.
Grump Limited Applies for Alcohol Licence in Chelmsford
Grump Limited has applied to Chelmsford City Council for a premises licence to sell alcohol at 56 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, operating as a cafe and neighbourhood store. Representations due by August 26, 2026.
DfT confirms motorway safety changes under PM Burnham
The Department for Transport has confirmed National Highways will focus on high-risk roads to cut deaths, with decisions now falling to Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
HMRC Letters Warn DWP Claimants of £3,000 Fine
HMRC is writing to DWP claimants about tax credit claims from up to 20 years ago, warning of a £3,000 fine for incorrect info. Check your letter now.
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5G Mast Plan in Sutton Four Oaks Raises Visual Impact Concerns
A 20m 5G mast proposed for Walsall Road in Sutton Four Oaks faces objections over visual impact, but council officers recommend approval, citing coverage needs.
DWP urged to change Universal Credit self-employed rule
Think tank urges DWP and Andy Burnham to base Universal Credit minimum income floor on 12-month rolling average, boosting support for volatile earners.
Driving Licence Eye Test Changes Could Affect DWP Claimants
Andy Burnham's government considers compulsory eye tests for drivers over 70, potentially impacting DWP benefit claimants with free eye test eligibility.
£20m Pride in Place scheme brings regeneration to Rossendale
Rossendale's Pride in Place scheme brings £20m for local-led regeneration in Rawtenstall, Waterfoot, and Crawshawbooth, with a ten-year plan approved by the government.
Burnham urged to raise basic tax rate to 30%
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to increase the basic income tax rate to 30% for workers earning under £50,270 to fund self-employed benefits like sick pay and parental leave.
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Burnham urged to raise higher tax rate to 42%
Andy Burnham is urged to increase the higher tax rate to 42% for earners between £50,270 and £125,140, a Bright Blue proposal to equalize self-employed perks.
Burnham DWP Cuts: First NEET Recommendations Emerge
First recommendations to cut DWP benefits bill under PM Burnham emerge: schools to identify NEET-risk children, with Milburn urging accountability and support.
HMRC monthly tax plan: self-employed face £19,464 bill
Self-employed workers earning £50,000 could pay £19,464 in 14 months under HMRC's new monthly payment system, starting April 2029, warns cash-flow squeeze.
Burnham Blocks Pub Vertical Drinking Ban
Andy Burnham's government will confiscate powers from councils restricting pub vertical drinking or bar orders, backing mayor Sadiq Khan against Westminster's draft policy.
Burnham hints at tax-free allowance change as freeze costs £3,500
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will 'look at' raising the personal tax-free allowance, currently frozen at £12,570 until 2031, costing people £3,500.
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HMRC Plan: Two Years of Tax in 14 Months for Millions
HMRC proposes monthly tax payments from April 2029, risking double payments in first year for self-employed, experts warn.
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