State Pension Could Rise by £602 Next Year, Forecast Says
The full state pension could rise to £13,149.88 a year by 2027, an increase of £602, according to new forecasts as the triple lock stays unchanged.
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£3,648 a year more for three-child Universal Credit families
Labour scraps two-child benefit cap: Universal Credit families with three children receive £304 more per month, £3,648 a year, under Burnham and Healey.
Freeview switch-off considered as August deadline nears
Ministers are considering switching off Freeview by 2034 or 2044, as consultation deadline nears and concerns grow over affordability and emergency alerts.
Burnham and Healey Keep State Pension Triple Lock for 13 Million
Andy Burnham and John Healey have confirmed the state pension triple lock for 13 million over-65s, ruling out changes in this Parliament despite OECD calls.
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Andy Burnham £200 Payments: No Benefits Needed
Households can apply for £200 cost-of-living payments from local councils without claiming benefits, under the new Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Burnham bounce lifts Labour to 13 West Midlands seats
Labour has jumped from seven to 13 projected West Midlands seats since Andy Burnham became leader, while Reform UK has fallen and the Tories slipped.
DWP Benefit Payment Dates Shift for August Bank Holiday
The DWP will bring forward Universal Credit, PIP, ESA and state pension payments to Friday 28 August 2026, due to the August bank holiday being on 31 August.
PIP cuts: DWP flags anxiety and depression as top risk
PIP overhaul targets anxiety and depression: 360,000 claimants could lose eligibility or be reassessed under reforms decided by Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham confirms pension triple lock for UK retirees
Andy Burnham has confirmed the state pension triple lock will remain, guaranteeing pensioners under 77 an extra £313 a year from next April.
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Pensioners Get £200 or £300 Winter Fuel Payment
Millions of state pensioners born before 1960 will receive one-off Winter Fuel Payments of £200 or £300 starting in November, under new PM Andy Burnham.
DWP pensioners get £727 bonus by making this one move
State pensioners can get an extra £727.48 a year from the DWP by deferring their pension for 12 months, boosting their regular payments by 5.8%.
DWP to Cancel Driving Licences in October Under New Rule
DWP will begin cancelling driving licences from October under new powers to recover benefit debts, with a two-month warning issued to claimants.
Burnham Confirms No State Pension Tax, Triple Lock Boost
Andy Burnham confirms state pensioners won't pay income tax on state pension next year, with Triple Lock lifting full state pension to £291 in April 2027.
Dudley care reviews up to 899 days overdue
People in Dudley have been waiting more than two years for care reviews, with some cases 899 days overdue, according to a CQC report.
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Heatwave nappy smell: Warwick Council rejects bin change
Warwick District Council has ruled out switching to fortnightly rubbish collections during heatwave, leaving families with young children to face smelly nappies.
Plans for 450 homes in Stonnall could double village size
Proposals for 450 new homes on Stonnall's Grove Hill have advanced after consultation, with David Wilson Homes citing Lichfield's housing shortfall.
Council reverses green belt homes approval ahead of appeal
Walsall Council will now fight plans for two five-bedroom homes on green belt land at Barr Lakes Lane, overturning its earlier approval ahead of an appeal.
Conservation plan for Sports Quarter sparks clash
Birmingham Council proposes a nature conservation site on Wheels Park land for Blues' Sports Quarter, sparking concerns over delays despite assurances it won't block development.
Burnham VAT Cut: £3 a Month Saving for Households
Andy Burnham's VAT cut on energy bills will save typical households just £3 a month, the SNP claims, urging bolder action on cost of living.
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New Cameras Catch Drivers Over Confusing Phone Rule
Drivers risk fines as new advanced cameras enforce stricter phone rules, making it illegal to touch devices even at traffic lights, research suggests.
Faster pension age rise could cost £20,363
State pension households could lose £20,363 as the pension age is predicted to rise to 68 by 2037-2039, affecting people born from 1971 to 1977.
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DWP State Pension August 2026: Early Payments
State pension and other DWP benefits will be paid early in August 2026 because of the summer bank holiday on 31 August, with payments moved to Friday 28 August.
Burnham keeps 5p fuel duty cut, petrol around 53p
Andy Burnham's government keeps the 5p fuel duty cut, keeping unleaded petrol at around 53p per litre until December 2026, easing cost-of-living pressure.
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Motorcyclists fined by new ANPR cameras at Bala lake
Eight Devon motorcyclists face £960 in fines after new ANPR parking cameras at Llyn Tegid, Bala caught them twice — as locals petition for free access.
Burnham £238 payments for state pensioners living alone
Single state pensioners will get weekly income topped up to £238 under Andy Burnham's Pension Credit changes, part of his 'cost of living government' pledge.
Burnham and Healey Budget date set for October 28
The first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey will be unveiled on October 28, setting out tax and spending plans.
Burnham personal allowance decision due in October Budget
PM Andy Burnham will announce in the October 28 Budget whether income tax personal allowance rises from £12,570, with no commitment yet amid mounting pressure.
Drivers face three points in new road safety crackdown
Drivers without seatbelts could face three penalty points under Andy Burnham's road safety plans, including lower drink-drive limit and older driver tests.
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Andy Burnham announces cost-of-living bonus for everyone
The new PM Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills, saving households £45 a year, and caps bus fares at £2 in his first cost-of-living package.
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