Burnham: two benefits excluded from DWP reforms
Andy Burnham confirms state pension triple lock will be protected, excluding two benefits from welfare cuts despite pressure to reduce DWP spending.
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Labour Demands Electoral Probe Into Nigel Farage Over Support
Labour has urged the Electoral Commission to investigate Nigel Farage over financial support from convicted fraudster George Cottrell, claiming undeclared gifts may have broken the law.
Andy Burnham confirms £312 extra in state pensioner bank accounts
Andy Burnham, Labour PM-in-waiting and MP for Makerfield, confirms he will keep the state pension triple lock, guaranteeing a £312 annual increase for pensioners.
Burnham Faces Pension Tax Freeze Decision for 600,000 Retirees
Over 600,000 pensioners face income tax as frozen tax bands and rising state pensions push them over the threshold. Andy Burnham must decide on extending the freeze.
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Court Dismisses Legal Challenges Against Walsall Council Over Food Venue
Two judicial reviews and two injunctions against Walsall Council over the Rooftop Food Court have been dismissed, with £21,000 in legal costs awarded to the council.
DWP Urged to Tighten PIP Eligibility for 4 Health Conditions
Over 100,000 young people with ADHD now claim PIP. Alan Milburn and think tank urge DWP to tighten criteria for ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression.
MP Goldman's Final Week Before Summer Recess: Police, Events, Hospice
With Parliament rising for summer recess in a week, Chelmsford MP Marie Goldman highlights recent constituency work including police walks, school events, hospice opening, and apprenticeship roundtable.
Did Birmingham live up to Cadbury's 1950s predictions?
A look at Paul S. Cadbury's 1952 book 'Birmingham - Fifty Years On' and how many of his predictions for the city by 2002 and beyond came true, from population to shopping centres.
DWP confirms three new state pension ages in threshold change
The DWP has confirmed changes to state pension ages, with increases to 67 and 68 planned. Experts warn of further rises due to an ageing population and rising costs.
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13 UK Banks Commit to Basic Account Access Improvements
From Tuesday, 13 major UK banks will improve access to basic bank accounts after FCA found 34% of experiences rated poor or very poor.
New student loan repayment rule for 2012-2023 graduates
Treasury select committee says Labour ministers have moral obligation to reverse student loan repayment threshold freeze, calling it mis-selling.
Starmer Confirms £250 Ground Rent Cap Before Exit
Labour confirms ground rents in England and Wales capped at £250 a year, eventually falling to zero. But 'quid pro quo' leases may be excluded, sparking criticism.
Lloyds Bank opens new Birmingham branch with 24/7 cash machines
Lloyds Bank has opened a newly refurbished Birmingham New Street branch with 24/7 cash machines and extended opening hours, following a £1 million investment.
New Inn Harborne Refurbishment Plans Recommended for Approval
Joule's Brewery's plans to refurbish The New Inn in Harborne, including landscaping and extensions, have been recommended for approval ahead of a planning committee meeting on July 9.
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Harry's Palace Offer Withdrawn Ahead of UK Visit
Prince Harry's UK visit is in disarray after Buckingham Palace withdrew its accommodation offer, citing Tuesday's judgment in his case against Associated Newspapers.
Starmer Stops FIFA Moving England World Cup Kick-Off
UK PM Keir Starmer intervened diplomatically to prevent FIFA shifting England's World Cup match vs Mexico from 1am to 7pm BST, citing altitude acclimatisation concerns.
Birmingham Tower Block Waterless Since Saturday
Century Tower residents in Edgbaston have been without water since July 4 due to a pumping station issue. Birmingham City Council apologises, expects restoration by July 7, but further shutdowns planned.
Burnham Triple Lock Could Boost Pensions £1,895
Andy Burnham's commitment to the triple lock could see the full state pension rise by £1,895 over three years, reaching £14,442 by 2029/30.
Humber Growth Board First Meeting: Mayors Cite Untapped Potential
The Humber Growth Board Joint Mayoral Committee held its inaugural meeting in Hessle, with Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell stating there is 'so much untapped potential' in the region, as mayors outlined growth plans.
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Mechanic jailed for 22 years over gang-related killing
Theo Bailey, 34, was sentenced to 22 years for manslaughter of Gavin Parry, 31, shot with a Skorpion machine gun in Winson Green in 2021. Judge ruled Bailey knew gun was ready for use.
Hyndburn Planning Applications June 29 - July 5
Hyndburn Borough Council registered planning applications including demolition of Accrington Victoria Hospital, HMO conversion, and mosque landscaping conditions.
Arrest After Nurse Carjacked Outside Hospital
A nurse was violently carjacked and struck by a vehicle outside a Birmingham hospital. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident.
Birmingham Bin Changes Begin Amid Backlash
Birmingham Council's coalition faces criticism as bin collections shift to fortnightly in a pilot, with opposition parties claiming broken promises on weekly service.
DWP Reforms: Scrap PIP for Three Conditions
The Centre for Social Justice urges DWP to remove PIP for mild anxiety, depression, or ADHD, saving £7.4bn by 2029/30, with £1bn reinvested in NHS therapy and employment support.
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DWP to Check 18 Fraud Signs in Universal Credit Accounts
The DWP will monitor 18 signs of fraud in Universal Credit claimants' bank accounts under new powers from the Labour government to clamp down on error and fraud.
Love Island: Jasmine Confronts Kavan After Movie Night
Love Island's Movie Night fallout continues as Jasmine confronts Kavan over his Casa Amor antics, leaving the villa divided. Priya also faces apologies from Mica and Samraj.
Burnham Plans 'Necessary' DWP Shake-Up, Says Milburn
Alan Milburn says Andy Burnham knows welfare reform is 'absolutely necessary' to tackle the NEET crisis, planning a DWP shake-up as PM.
Erdington Baths Regeneration Delays and Budget Pressures
Birmingham Council warns of further delays and possible scope changes for Erdington Baths regeneration as budget faces £1.7m slippage and is under pressure.
Flickering Lights and Buzzing Sockets: Electrical Faults Ignored by 22%
Electrical faults like flickering lights or buzzing sockets are often ignored, but experts warn they can lead to fires or shocks. 22% of UK homeowners delay repairs, and 16% have never had an inspection.
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Walsall Street One-Way System Funding Missing
Residents on Hospital Street and Croft Street in Walsall are frustrated as a proposed one-way system, supported in a 2024 consultation, still lacks funding and a delivery date, with ongoing traffic issues causing damage and confrontations.
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