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Healey Confirms £45 VAT Cut on Electricity Bills
New Labour Chancellor John Healey confirms a £45 VAT tax cut on electricity bills starting October, funded by cancelling the Digital ID programme, to ease cost of living pressures.
Large Grass Fire Near Bartley Green Reservoir Prompts Warning
West Midlands Fire Service is tackling a large grass fire near Bartley Green Reservoir. 16 firefighters are on scene, and Frankley Lane is closed. Public urged to avoid the area.
MAFS Australia's Stella Reveals Filip Ended Engagement Brutally
Stella Mickunaite from MAFS Australia shares a heartbreaking statement revealing Filip Gregov ended their relationship over the phone, leaving her blindsided.
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Burnham Warned £13,070 Tax Allowance Could Create Trap
Tax expert Dan Neidle warns Andy Burnham's plan to increase the personal tax-free allowance to £13,070 would create a 67.5% marginal tax rate for some earners, offering only £2.70 a week for most basic-rate taxpayers.
Andy Burnham Faces Spending, Borrowing, and Tax Challenges
Andy Burnham becomes PM amid fiscal challenges. Tories offer support on benefits cuts. Ingatestone Summer Show a community success.
Burnham Confirms £45 Cut to Electricity Bills from October
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a £45 VAT cut on electricity bills from October 1, reducing the predicted £1,654 cap to £1,609, but critics say it's not enough.
Healey urged to scrap pension triple lock
New Chancellor John Healey is urged to scrap the state pension triple lock, but PM Andy Burnham has ruled out changes this Parliament.
PM Burnham Cuts Electricity VAT to Zero from October 1
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cut VAT on electricity bills from 5% to zero, saving households £45 annually, funded by scrapping the £1.8bn digital ID scheme.
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110 Homes Approved in Tidbury Green Despite Delay Pleas
Solihull Council approves 110 homes in Tidbury Green, rejecting calls to wait for the local plan. The development includes over £4m community investment and benefits for Leafield Athletic FC.
Burnham's £304 Monthly Universal Credit Bonus
Households with three children on Universal Credit will receive £304 extra monthly after PM Burnham scrapped the two-child benefit cap, impacting up to half a million children.
Burnham Urged to Raise Tax Bands to £13,000 and £52,000
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is urged to increase income tax thresholds to £13,000 and £52,000, as he confirms a £45 VAT cut on energy bills.
Andy Burnham Considers Raising Tax Allowance
Andy Burnham is reportedly considering raising the £12,570 personal tax allowance, providing a major boost to low-income households and pensioners affected by frozen tax bands since 2021.
Burnham and Healey's DWP Benefits Cut Plans Leaked
Plans by Andy Burnham and John Healey to reform DWP benefits have been leaked, focusing on job support and mental health assistance to reduce welfare bills.
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Andy Burnham Cuts VAT on Electricity to 0% from Oct 1
Prime Minister Andy Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity from 5% to 0% from October 1, saving typical households £45 annually. Combined with previous £150 relief, total savings reach £195 for British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, and Octopus customers.
Healey Issues First DWP Benefit Cuts Update as Chancellor
New Chancellor John Healey breaks silence on DWP welfare bill after appointment, addressing defence spending commitments and fiscal credibility.
Burnham Confirms £195 Cost of Living Boost from October 1
New PM Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills from October 1, saving households £45 annually, funded by scrapping digital ID programme, adding to previous £150 reduction.
Burnham Hints at Tax Threshold Rise in Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated the £12,570 personal tax allowance may increase, citing it as a key issue heard during the Makerfield by-election.
Burnham Signals 50p Tax Return in Blow to Millions
Prime Minister Andy Burnham admitted he is considering reintroducing the 50p income tax rate, failing to deny it twice in his first press conference.
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Under-16s Social Media Ban in Disarray After Kendall Exit
Liz Kendall loses her job as technology secretary under PM Andy Burnham, throwing the under-16s social media ban and VPN restrictions into uncertainty.
Burnham Confirms Plan to Cut Energy Bills as PM
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a plan to cut energy bills and bus fares, providing 'breathing space' for households amid the cost of living crisis, while pledging fiscal prudence.
Burnham Backs Rent Controls for England Renters and Landlords
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirms rent controls are under consideration as part of a cost-of-living support package, promising quick relief for renters.
Burnham Cost of Living Announcement Tuesday Afternoon
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will deliver a cost of living announcement on Tuesday, following his first Cabinet meeting at 12.30pm, promising immediate help for squeezed household finances.
Reform UK Expels Birmingham Councillor After Leadership Vote Defiance
Reform UK has expelled Birmingham councillor Rebecca Waters after she voted for a Liberal Democrat candidate instead of her party leader Jex Parkin in a council leadership vote last month.
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Rackhams Building Transformation: Sphere Group Submits EIA Report
Sphere Group has submitted an EIA Scoping Report to Birmingham City Council for the former House of Fraser building, proposing up to 650 homes, 35,000sqm of office space, and retail as part of the Birmingham Central Heart vision.
Birmingham Eatery Hired Illegal Workers, Used Brothel as Beds
New Tasty Restaurant in Birmingham employed illegal workers and housed them in a former brothel below. Three arrested, prohibition order served.
Man Charged with Ann Widdecombe Murder
Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, faces court over the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, found dead at her Dartmoor home in a targeted attack.
Three Birmingham restaurants with illegal workers face licence review
Six illegal workers found in three Birmingham restaurants during joint police and Home Office raids. Premises licences for Asia Asia Food Hall, Vietnam City Restaurant, and New Tasty Restaurant to be reviewed by city council.
Ofcom Probes Married at First Sight UK Complaint
Ofcom investigates a fairness and privacy complaint about Channel 4's Married At First Sight UK, following rape and sexual misconduct allegations from the BBC Panorama documentary.
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Birmingham Bin Collection Chaos Sparks Fury
Birmingham City Council's new fortnightly bin collection service has caused chaos, with bins overflowing in Sutton Coldfield. Councillor Richard Parkin calls it an 'absolute disgrace' as flats are included despite promises.
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