Inquest opens into brutal death at Peak District stone circle
An inquest has opened into the death of Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, found near the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in the Peak District on June 22. Szymon Babynko, 23, has been charged with murder.
Category : Politics
Walsall councillor leaves Reform UK over undisclosed reasons
Councillor Bella Simon has left Reform UK to sit as an independent in Walsall Council, stating that the 'full truth will come out' but declining to clarify if she resigned or was expelled.
Family Tribute to Man Found Dead in West Midlands Home
A family has paid tribute to a 'much-loved son, father and grandfather' after he was found dead at his home in the West Midlands, with police treating the death as unexplained.
Burnham Rules Out Scrapping Council Tax and Stamp Duty
Andy Burnham's spokesperson has dismissed reports that the PM is actively considering scrapping council tax or stamp duty, stating tax decisions are for the chancellor at fiscal events.
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DWP Told to Scrap £194 PIP for Anxiety and ADHD
Over 87,000 teenagers claim PIP, with most on top rate for mental health conditions, sparking calls for reform as PM Andy Burnham pledges to address welfare bill.
Burnham Sets Out Welfare Bill Cut Plans
PM Andy Burnham will announce welfare cuts on Tuesday, focusing on getting young people into work by aligning school curricula with local employer needs, according to sources.
DWP to Revoke DVLA Licences from October
From October, DWP can revoke driving licences for benefit debts over £1,000. Andy Burnham's government enforces the crackdown to recover fraud and unpaid debts.
Sports Quarter Vision to Transform Deprived Area
A proposed £45 million sports quarter could create 500 jobs and revitalize a deprived West Midlands neighborhood, according to council leaders.
Burnham Land Tax Saves Three Towns £1,600
The Tax Policy Associates reveals that Hartlepool, Blackpool, and Middlesbrough would gain the most under Labour PM Andy Burnham's proposed land tax, with households paying £1,600 less annually.
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Burnham's £1,301 property tax plan for average homes
Andy Burnham supports replacing stamp duty and council tax with a 0.48% property tax, costing typical households £1,301 a year on a £271,000 home.
Rubbish Piles Up as Two-Week Bin Collections Start
Birmingham streets are overflowing with waste after the council switched to fortnightly refuse collections due to an ongoing bin strike, leaving residents frustrated.
West Oxfordshire Proposes £1,000 Fine for Dog Fouling
Dog owners in West Oxfordshire could face £100 fines or up to £1,000 prosecution under proposed Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle dog fouling.
Burnham-Healey Promise Tax-Free State Pension for Retirees
The Treasury confirms pensioners solely reliant on the full state pension will not pay tax, despite the pension rising to £12,861, £291 above the tax-free threshold.
Pensioner Sentenced for Car Park Death Sparks Outcry
Raymond Bastable, 78, received a suspended sentence for causing the death of Joan Heaton by careless driving. Many call it a tragic accident and question the prosecution.
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Burnham's £950 Council Tax Plan for Fairer System
Prime Minister Andy Burnham explores replacing council tax with a land tax or proportional property tax, potentially saving households in Hartlepool £950 a year and benefiting 75% of homes across England.
Two DWP Benefits at Risk Under Burnham
Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit face crackdown as Andy Burnham signals stricter benefit conditions in BBC Panorama interview, with PIP claims exceeding 4 million.
Bugs Bunny Debuted: Daily Quiz July 26
The Looney Tunes short 'A Wild Hare' introduced Bugs Bunny on July 26, 1940. Plus, challenge yourself with 20 trivia questions covering history, sports, and more.
Burnham: welfare cuts to target twenty-somethings
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that people in their twenties are most at risk from his planned Department for Work and Pensions benefits cuts, as he vows to reduce the welfare bill.
Children's Home Plan Opposite School Recommended in Walsall
Plans for a children's home on Beacon Road, opposite Barr Beacon School, are recommended for approval despite 84 petition signatures and residents' objections over safety and anti-social behaviour.
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Burnham told to enforce face-to-face assessments for four benefits
Andy Burnham faces calls to reinstate mandatory face-to-face assessments for four DWP benefits after £226m was lost to fraud by claimants living abroad.
Burnham Unveils Tougher Driving Penalty Points
Andy Burnham's Labour government unveils a road safety strategy with harsher penalties including penalty points for seatbelt offences, reduced drink-drive limit, and mandatory eyesight tests for over-70s.
Burnham Leaked Plan Scrap Council Tax Stamp Duty
Andy Burnham's leaked plan to scrap council tax and stamp duty includes two replacement options: a flat 0.48% proportional property tax or a land value tax, according to Treasury officials.
Burnham Delays Personal Allowance Decision to October Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that any changes to the £12,570 personal income tax allowance will be considered only in the autumn Budget, offering no immediate relief for low earners.
Burnham makes youth benefits conditional on work or training
Young people could lose sickness benefits unless they undertake training or voluntary work under PM Andy Burnham's crackdown on DWP payments, modelled on the Netherlands.
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Burnham Tax Freeze Costs Workers £1,040 More
One million more people will pay income tax in 2026-27 as Labour PM Andy Burnham freezes thresholds, costing average taxpayers £1,040 more since 2023-24.
Call to Scrap PIP for Four Common Conditions
Andy Burnham faces pressure to scrap PIP for anxiety, depression, autism, and ADHD as DWP data shows 4m claimants, including 87,000 teens.
Burnham Confirms £470 Pension Boost for Over-65s
Labour government under Andy Burnham confirms state pensioners born before 1960 will not pay income tax on sole state pension, boosting incomes by up to £470 annually.
Andy Burnham urged to raise pensioner tax allowance
The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to raise the £12,570 personal tax-free allowance, frozen since 2021, which will hit state pensioners hardest as pensions rise above the threshold.
Burnham car tax campaign hits 53,000 signatures
A campaign urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to halve vehicle tax for cars aged 20-39 has reached 53,000 signatures, halfway to a Commons debate, as campaigners argue current rules encourage scrapping roadworthy cars.
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Andy Burnham £100 tax cut for under £50,270 earners
Andy Burnham could give millions of basic-rate taxpayers a £100 tax cut by raising the personal allowance by £500, but it would cost £5 billion a year, AJ Bell warns.
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