Burnham Vape Crackdown: 72-Hour Closure Rule Confirmed
New PM Andy Burnham confirms vape shop crackdown funded by pub rate cuts, extending closure notices to 72 hours to combat criminal gangs.
Category : Politics
Burnham told to cut fuel duty by 5p
Kemi Badenoch calls on Andy Burnham to axe looming 5p fuel duty hike, warning it will hammer drivers and increase inflation amid cost of living crisis.
Burnham Urged to Help EV Drivers Without Driveways
Andy Burnham faces calls to address inequality as his VAT cut on home charging leaves households without driveways paying 25p per mile on public rapid chargers, compared to 7p at home.
Pensioners Get £10,882 in Freebies Under PM Burnham
State pensioners can claim up to £10,882 in freebies and discounts under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, including free prescriptions, National Insurance exemptions, and Pension Credit.
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 and DLA claimants get Motability mileage letter
PIP and DLA claimants on the Motability Scheme will be contacted by Motability Operations about a new mileage allowance extension for rural and island areas, adding up to 3,000 extra miles per year.
Healey raises tax-free allowance to £12,861 for pensioners
New Chancellor John Healey has increased the personal tax-free allowance to £12,861 for pensioners, shielding them from income tax as the state pension rises.
Burnham Cuts Tax to £0 for State Pensioners Born Before 1960
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey have committed to exempting state pensioners with no other income from income tax, affecting those born before 1960.
Sutton Coldfield Green Belt plan set for axe, council says listened
Birmingham City Council recommends removing all 21 Green Belt sites from its Local Plan, halting 8,200 homes in Sutton Coldfield after 5,500-signature petition and policy changes.
Council leader refuses to quit over £1.12m overspend
Gloucester City Council leader Jeremy Hilton has ruled out resigning after a £1.125m overspend was reported, despite Labour calls for him to step down.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Kingshurst HMO Plan Blocked Over Studio Flat Space
Solihull planners have refused permission for a five-bedroom HMO and studio flat in Kingshurst, citing inadequate living space in the studio flat, which was only 26.5 square metres.
Dad used friend for driving test due to poor English
Charanjit Singh, a dad-of-three from Birmingham, asked a friend to take his theory test after twice failing due to limited English. He was caught, prosecuted, and given a community order with 100 hours unpaid work.
Villa Tavern Seeks 8am Alcohol Sales, Longer Hours
Admiral Taverns applies to vary Villa Tavern's licence in Nechells, Birmingham, proposing alcohol sales from 8am to 1am daily and opening until 1.30am, with public representations due by 13 August 2026.
UEFA Scrutinises Villa's Garnacho Deal Over Swap Rules
UEFA may treat Aston Villa's loan-to-buy deal for Alejandro Garnacho and Morgan Rogers' £117m Chelsea sale as a swap, reducing Villa's profit. Villa face scrutiny over player exchange regulations.
VAT Cut Sparks £81 Charge Warning for Driveway-Less Households
Andy Burnham's VAT cut on household electricity from October 1 saves £45/year, but EV owners without driveways face £81 public charging costs, prompting calls to equalise VAT.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Man arrested over £150 restaurant bill hair complaint
A 23-year-old man from Tamworth has been arrested on suspicion of theft after refusing to pay a £150 bill at a Burton-on-Trent restaurant, claiming there was a hair in the food.
Molly Smith and Tom Clare Marry in Intimate Manchester Ceremony
Love Island All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare have officially become husband and wife in a legal ceremony at Stockport Town Hall, ahead of a larger celebration in Spain.
Inquest Date Set for Man Who Fell from A34 Bridge onto M6
An inquest into the death of Ali Hefni, 46, who fell from the A34 bridge onto the M6 in June 2025, will begin on October 19 before a jury.
Woman Crashes Car After Swearing at Nigel Farage
Nigel Farage shares video of a woman who swore at him from her car before crashing into a BMW moments later in Clacton, calling it 'instant karma'.
DWP State Pension Age Rise Ruled Out by Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out bringing forward the state pension age rise to 68, confirming the Triple Lock remains and dismissing OBR claims.
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 Merges Pension Credit and Housing Benefit
The DWP will merge Pension Credit and Housing Benefit under new PM Andy Burnham, with Pat McFadden reappointed as DWP boss. The change aims to simplify applications and boost uptake among pensioners.
Andy Burnham £666 UC Payments for Couples Over 25
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham will oversee enhanced Universal Credit payments of £666 per month for couples over 25, fulfilling a cost-of-living pledge.
UK Warns Against Travel to Bahrain and Kuwait Over Iran Tensions
The UK Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Bahrain and Kuwait, citing unpredictable US-Iran conflict and risks of attacks, flight cancellations, and airspace closures.
Andy Burnham: State Pensioners Could Gain £1,895
State pensioners born before 1960 could be £1,895 better off under Andy Burnham's commitment to the triple lock, with the full state pension projected to reach £14,442 by 2029/30.
Universal Credit Rises to £98.05 for Over-25s Under Burnham
Universal Credit claimants aged 25+ will receive £98.05 weekly under Andy Burnham's government, uprated by previous administration, offering relief amid cost of living crisis.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Miliband's Anti-Trump Past May Complicate US Meeting
New Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, who once called Trump a 'racist' and 'misogynist' at a Birmingham rally, faces an awkward first meeting with the US President. Critics urge him to hold his principles.
Burnham: £358 Monthly Extra for State Pensioners
New PM Andy Burnham confirms Pension Credit rise of 4.8%, giving state pensioners an average £358 per month on top of their DWP state pension.
HMRC August 7 MTD Deadline for £50k+ Earners
HMRC warns 864,000 sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 must submit first quarterly MTD update by August 7, 2026, under PM Andy Burnham.
Burnham Delays DWP Reforms, Reappoints Bell
Andy Burnham delays DWP reforms amid reshuffle; Torsten Bell reappointed as Pensions Minister, providing continuity for pensions policy.
Telford man fined for illegal gangmaster work at abattoir
Peter McGuigan, 56, supplied 125 workers to a Kenilworth abattoir without a licence, fined £1,000 plus costs and surcharge totalling over £1,400.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Amy Winehouse Death Anniversary and Quiz Answers July 22
Amy Winehouse died from alcohol poisoning on July 22, 2011, at age 27. Plus answers to July 22 quiz including West Side Story, Phobos, Deimos, and more.
Page 2 of 178
