Burnham Hints at Major Council Tax Reforms
Prime Minister Andy Burnham hints at reforming council tax rules, which could mean higher bills for some homeowners in larger properties while lowering costs for others, addressing 30-year-old valuations.
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Andy Burnham Weighs 1.8% Social Care Levy on Workers
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a 1.8% social care levy on workers over 34 earning over £6,240, adding £590 a year for average earners.
Burnham Welfare Cuts Plan Faces Labour Backlash
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's vow to slash the welfare bill to fund NATO defence spending has sparked a rebellion from Labour MPs warning against 'punitive' measures.
Burnham: £4,500 Bursary for UC Families with Apprentices
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and DWP Secretary Pat McFadden have announced a £4,500 annual bursary for Universal Credit families whose children become apprentices, offsetting an £80 weekly benefit loss and creating 50,000 new apprenticeships.
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HMRC Tax Threshold Changes Needed for Social Care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham must raise HMRC tax rates by 1% on all income bands to generate £10.5bn annually for social care reform, according to Niesr analysis.
Burnham and McFadden Reveal Welfare Reforms
Pat McFadden has updated on PIP and Universal Credit cuts under new PM Andy Burnham, with a major NEET campaign and a second-stage benefits review coming in autumn.
Asylum Seeker Jailed for Weapons at Rochdale School
Both Douk Deng, 21, was sentenced to two years after police bodycam captured him brandishing a hammer, hatchet and knife on school grounds in Rochdale.
Burnham Confirms £4,500 Bursary For Apprentice Parents
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed a £4,500 bursary for parents on Universal Credit whose children start an apprenticeship, alongside free training for under-25s from August.
Burnham's £75k Death Tax Plan for Mortgage-Free Homes
Andy Burnham's proposed 10% inheritance tax could cost mortgage-free homeowners £74,737 on average, with Reform UK criticising the plan as a 'death tax' amid social care funding debates.
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Cheadle MP Vows to Hold PM Burnham Accountable
Cheadle MP Tom Morrison welcomes Andy Burnham becoming PM but vows to keep pushing for local issues like flooding, Stepping Hill, and Cheadle station.
Andy Burnham on PIP: Benefits Conditional on Work
Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggests PIP could become conditional on work opportunities, but insists he wants to avoid crude cuts. He also calls for more in-work mental health support.
Burnham Government Weighs DWP Cash Payment Alternatives
Pat McFadden reappointed as DWP minister as Labour government explores four alternatives to PIP cash payments, including therapy and employment support.
Birmingham Sports Quarter Vision Transforms Deprived Area
The Sports Quarter, featuring a new stadium and 1,000 homes, is set to revitalise Birmingham's deprived Bordesley Park area, according to the city council's draft Local Plan.
1.6M Migrants Face Longer DWP Benefit Wait
1.6 million migrants face extended wait for DWP benefits as Shabana Mahmood's reforms double time to qualify for indefinite leave to remain, sparking political debate.
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New DWP Expectations for Benefits Claimants Under Burnham
Pat McFadden, DWP boss under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, confirms young benefits claimants must engage with new support or face increased conditions to receive payments.
Burnham's Social Care Plan Cuts Tax-Free Allowance by £6,330
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plan to reform social care may reduce the HMRC tax-free allowance by £6,330, with a 1.8% levy on earnings above £6,240 for over-34s.
Burnham Tax £788 for £50k Earners
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's planned social care reforms could see workers earning £50,000 pay an extra £788 a year in mandatory contributions to fund a new £18bn care system.
Call to Pay West Midlands Police Scrutiny Councillors
A call has been made to remunerate councillors on the West Midlands Police and Crime Panel, who currently receive no allowance for their 'considerable time' commitment, to ensure younger members can participate.
Burnham Faces Tax Hike Calls Over £24bn Gap
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Labour government faces a £24bn shortfall, prompting think tank Niesr to recommend income tax increases despite manifesto pledges, with HMRC data showing a 1p rise could raise over £10bn.
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Burnham's First Week: £2 Bus Cap and EV VAT Cut
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed a £2 bus fare cap across England and a VAT cut on EV charging, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures. The transport secretary says the schemes are fully funded.
DWP Cheat Spared Jail After Six-Year £40,000 Fraud
Eleanor Chadder defrauded the DWP of £38,300 over six years by concealing her marriage, but received a suspended sentence and must repay £100 per month.
Dudley Council vision 'not delivered' admits chief exec
Dudley Council’s chief executive Balvinder Heran says the borough’s Forging a Future For All vision, launched in 2018, has not delivered expected place-based outcomes, partly due to the pandemic. A new public consultation will refresh the strategy.
Households rush to withdraw cash ahead of pension IHT changes
From April 2027, unused defined contribution pensions will be subject to inheritance tax for the first time, prompting savers to act. One in four plan to withdraw tax-free cash and gift it to family.
Devon educatering centre appeal creates 75 jobs
A government inspector has overturned East Devon council's refusal for Goosemoor's 'educatering' facility, creating up to 75 jobs and addressing a critical shortage of employment land.
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Aurman Singh Murder: Two Attackers Still at Large
The brutal 2023 murder of DPD driver Aurman Singh by eight men is revisited on BBC's Murder 24/7, as two attackers remain uncaught and the family continues to seek justice.
Plans for Self-Storage and Starbucks at Strykers Site
Plans for a 17,000 sq ft Storage Giant self-storage facility and Starbucks drive-thru have been submitted for the former Strykers bowling alley site in Bushbury, destroyed by fire in 2013.
Conservation Site Plans for Sports Quarter Questioned
Plans to designate a conservation site at the West Midlands Sports Quarter have sparked debate, with over 200 objections lodged and concerns about heritage and green space. Councillors say balance is needed.
Birmingham Council Defends Sports Quarter Nature Site
Birmingham City Council assures that a new nature conservation site on the Sports Quarter land will not delay the project, despite concerns from opposition councillors.
Drink-Driving Limit Cut May Be Closer Under Burnham
A potential reduction in England's drink-drive limit to 50mg per 100ml is being considered as part of the Road Safety Strategy, aiming to cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
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Edgbaston Reservoir Nature Haven Threatened by Homes Plan
A plan to build 95 affordable homes on the former Tower Ballroom site at Edgbaston Reservoir faces fierce opposition from residents who say it will destroy a local nature reserve and harm wildlife.
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