Royal Mail Revamps Missed Delivery Cards with QR Codes
Royal Mail has introduced new 'Something for You' delivery cards with QR codes for easier redelivery, but critics say the change excludes those without smartphones.
Category : Politics
Tax Freeze to Push One Million into Higher Bands
Andy Burnham's frozen tax thresholds will push one million more workers into higher tax rates, with 500,000 paying basic rate for the first time, according to TaxPayers' Alliance research.
Reform Council Quizzed on £20m Darlaston Funding Board
A Darlaston resident will press the Reform council to review the Town's Board overseeing £20m of government funding, citing lack of transparency and resident representation.
Birmingham MP Al Carns Rejects Role in Burnham Government
Birmingham Selly Oak MP Al Carns turned down a junior minister role in Andy Burnham's government, citing unresolved defence funding concerns, while Jess Phillips also missed out on a position.
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Burnham Proposes Tougher Drink-Driving Limit
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham advances plans to reduce the legal drink-drive limit from 35 to 22 micrograms, aligning with Scotland's limit, as part of a broader road safety strategy.
Burnham Urged to Cut Fuel Duty 10p, Drivers Save £120
Andy Burnham is urged to implement a 10p fuel duty cut, potentially saving drivers £120 each, as the £2 bus fare cap is reintroduced.
Half a Million UK Households Ditch TV Licence
More than 500,000 UK households stopped paying the TV licence last year as cord-cutting hits record highs. The annual fee rises to £180, but many services remain free.
Burnham Keeps £35k Winter Fuel Threshold
New PM Andy Burnham retains the £35,000 income threshold for Winter Fuel Payments, limiting eligibility to lower-income pensioners as introduced by Rachel Reeves.
Two Towers Plan for Birmingham's Martineau Place
Plans for Martineau Place redevelopment include two towers, 1,500 homes, and 26,000 sqm of commercial space, replacing the outdated shopping centre in Birmingham city centre.
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Burnham £960 Tax Blow for Workers Earning £12,571-£50,270
Andy Burnham's rowing back on the £12,570 personal tax-free allowance could cost workers £700, with typical basic-rate taxpayers facing an extra £960 a year by 2031.
Andy Burnham 7p per mile plan for households with driveways
Andy Burnham's government confirms 5% VAT cut on household electricity bills from October, saving EV drivers £1.24 per charge and reducing cost per mile to 7.2p.
Ann Widdecombe Public Memorial After Murder Charge
Ann Widdecombe's family announces a public memorial later this year after the 78-year-old former Tory minister was found dead with head injuries; a man is charged with murder.
Burnham VAT cut wiped out by energy price cap rise
The £45 VAT cut on electricity bills announced by Labour PM Andy Burnham will be offset by a predicted 5.1% rise in the Energy Price Cap, effectively reducing savings to £0 for most households.
Pension Reforms Under Burnham: £5,000 Boost for Savers
The government under Andy Burnham will implement the biggest pension reforms in a generation, with a Value for Money framework rating schemes from red to green, potentially saving savers over £5,000 in five years.
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Andy Burnham to Announce DWP Cuts Next Week
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce DWP benefits cuts next week, emphasizing further education for young people to curb unemployment and rising welfare costs, with the annual bill set to exceed £330 billion.
Burnham's VAT cut: BBC expert says £3.64 kettle saving
BBC Money Box star Paul Lewis criticises Andy Burnham's VAT cut on electricity bills, saying boiling a kettle 3x daily saves only £3.64 a year, calling the policy 'silly'.
John Healey Backs 50p Income Tax Band as Chancellor
New Chancellor John Healey has previously supported a 50p top income tax rate, applying to earnings over £125,140, and criticized past Tory cuts.
Burnham Hints at Tax Allowance Rise in Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggests the £12,570 personal tax allowance could increase in the upcoming Budget, despite no firm commitment, as he addresses doorstep concerns.
New Lead in 40-Year Mystery of Man Found Dead in Woods
A promising new lead suggests the 'Coronation Wood Man' found dead in 1987 may have been a swimming poolgoer at Friary School with an Eastern European accent.
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DWP claimant must repay £2,169 overpayment
Frederick Day from Ipswich received an extra £2,169 in Universal Credit due to a DWP system error, despite reporting the mistake. Now ordered to repay, he says claimants face 'sleepless nights' over such debts.
Former Birmingham community centre sold in asset sale
Birmingham City Council has approved the sale of the former Falcon Lodge Community Centre in Sutton Coldfield to a charitable organisation, which plans to demolish the existing buildings and eventually provide a new permanent community facility.
OECD Warns Burnham on Triple Lock Sustainability
The OECD has warned incoming PM Andy Burnham that the triple lock on state pensions is unsustainable due to rising youth unemployment and economic inactivity, urging reform to reduce fiscal risks.
DWP Urged to Reject State Pension Age Rise to 68 by 2039
The DWP faces pressure against accelerating the state pension age rise to 68 by 2039, with experts warning of financial strain on lower earners and Gen X.
Automatic Driving Ban for Drink-Drive Deaths
Tracy Venison calls for mandatory lifetime driving bans for drivers who kill while under the influence, after her son Aidan was killed by a drunk driver.
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309 New Neighbourhood Officers in West Midlands, Funding Slammed
West Midlands Police adds 309 neighbourhood officers in a year, the largest percentage increase in England, but chief says region still has 520 fewer officers than 2010.
State Pension Age Rise to 68 by 2039 Amid Life Expectancy Drop
The state pension age will rise to 68 by 2039, seven years earlier than planned, as healthy life expectancy falls sharply, with men in deprived areas facing just 73.2 years.
CMA Probes Euro Car Parks Over Petrol Queue Tickets
The CMA has launched an inquiry into Euro Car Parks for issuing parking tickets to drivers queuing for petrol, examining fairness and appeals processes.
Save £75 Monthly to Offset DWP Pension Change
Those aged 49 need to save £50 monthly (after tax relief) to cover one extra year without state pension if age rises to 68 by 2037-39. For 55-year-olds, £75 monthly required.
Viral Broad Street arrest case dropped after video review
The Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges against Cody Harper, 20, for assaulting a police officer on Broad Street after viral footage contradicted police claims.
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7.7 Million to Pay Higher Tax by 2026/27, Up 74%
New HMRC figures reveal 7.7 million people will be higher-rate taxpayers in 2026/27, a 74% increase from 4.43 million in 2021/22, driven by frozen tax thresholds.
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