Five major UK supermarkets and leading charities have called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce a Good Food Bill, warning that the next food shock is inevitable and food security must become a national priority.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces £45 VAT cut on energy bills and £1 bus fare reduction, saving households £82 from October.
James Connors, 32, has been charged with dangerous driving after a nine-year-old boy was critically injured in a two-car collision in Kings Norton, Birmingham on July 28.
Andy Burnham's spokesperson has ruled out a £74,737 death tax on mortgage-free homeowners, dismissing rumours of a 10% estate levy to fund social care reforms.
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Andy Burnham faces pressure to cut £6 a week from state pensioners born after 1953 as NIESR warns there is no fiscal room for the triple lock, urging higher taxes or spending cuts to fund social care.
New ONS data reveals population changes across West Midlands towns. Birmingham grows while some areas shrink. Find out which towns are expanding and which are declining.
PM Burnham commits to triple lock but NIESR warns of £24bn budget hole, urging pension freeze to fund social care. Unison backs overhaul.
New petrol and diesel car sales will be banned from 2030 under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, forcing drivers to switch to electric vehicles in the biggest motoring shake-up in years.
Santander is being taken to an employment tribunal by the TBU Union over plans to force TSB staff into the office three days a week from April 2027, following the £2.6bn takeover.
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Andy Burnham's commitment to pay-per-mile eVED car tax could hit drivers of Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes with charges above £800 annually, combining 3p per mile rate and expensive car supplement.
The DWP has confirmed 26 respiratory conditions that qualify for up to £114.60 weekly PIP payments, as Andy Burnham plans benefit reforms targeting youth sickness benefits.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces backlash over proposed 10% death tax on estates to fund social care, with Reform UK claiming it would cost mortgage-free homeowners £50,669.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged employers to replace video call interviews with face-to-face meetings, claiming online hiring disadvantages young people seeking work.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out raising income tax, National Insurance, or VAT to fund social care reform, pledging instead to find efficiencies and pursue cross-party consensus.
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Dudley planning committee deferred a social housing application for a former care home after councillors insisted on a site visit, praised for not being 'led by the nose'.
Birmingham City Council's draft Local Plan labels One Stop Shopping Centre redevelopment a 'major opportunity', envisioning a sustainable town centre with retail, homes, and community spaces in Perry Barr.
A planning application proposes converting the upper floors of 72 High Street in Kings Heath from storage into a four-bedroom HMO, retaining ground-floor retail.
Baroness Louise Casey criticizes DWP disability benefits, stating 16.8 million people are classified as disabled and she herself would qualify. Andy Burnham links assisted dying debate to fixing social care.
A Darlaston resident has condemned the £20million board overseeing the town's neighbourhood plan as an 'intolerable mess', accusing it of lacking transparency and accountability.
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West Midlands Police faces a crucial PEEL inspection outcome later this year, after being placed in special measures in 2023 over sex offender management failures.
Walsall councillor Hajran Bashir reveals women faced severe intimidation at polling stations in May, with some choosing not to vote. The council appoints a White Ribbon Champion to tackle male violence against women.
Birmingham City Council's draft Local Plan reveals a vision for a Central Cultural Quarter, transforming Station Street into a vibrant destination with enhanced public realm and protection of historic venues like The Crown and Electric Cinema.
A Birmingham fraudster who lied about his business turnover to obtain £37,500 in Covid bounce back loans and used the cash to pay personal debts has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Reform councillors in Sandwell have voted to scrap the borough's 'Borough of Sanctuary' status, a move opponents call 'calculated nastiness' and 'promoting division instead of cohesion.'
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The DWP has confirmed changes to improve Personal Independence Payments (PIP) under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, including reduced appeal waiting times and increased staff resources.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils social care reforms to reduce A&E visits by over-65s, which surged from 3.3m to 5.8m annually. Green Party criticises exclusion from cross-party talks.
The DVLA has confirmed a driving licence rule change extending exemptions for Ukrainian drivers in Great Britain, following a promise from Andy Burnham. The extension applies to those on Ukraine visa schemes.
Andy Burnham has been urged to scrap the state pension triple lock, which would save £24 a month per pensioner born after 1951, to fund his proposed National Care Service, according to experts.
Experts tell PM Andy Burnham to scrap the triple lock, which would raise pensions by £240 a year, to fund social care; defence spending and assisted suicide also debated.
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Andy Burnham confirms three HMRC taxes for households, ruling out income tax, national insurance, and VAT, while not ruling out other tax rises for social care reform.
