UK households face £1,000 Burnham property tax threat
Millions of UK households could face an extra £991 per year in council tax under Andy Burnham's proposed land value tax, with London homeowners hit hardest.
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Queiroz jokes VAR went for coffee after England escape penalty
Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz sarcastically claimed VAR must have gone for coffee after England avoided a penalty and red card for Ezri Konsa's challenge on Prince Adu in a 0-0 World Cup warm-up draw.
DWP State Pension Rule Change for Millions Born Before 1978
The DWP is reviewing state pension age rules, potentially impacting millions born before 1978. The current age of 66 is set to rise to 67 by 2028 and 68 by 2046.
Meter Reading Urged Before July Energy Price Cap Rise
Energy price cap rises to £1,862 from July 1. British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus customers urged to submit meter readings to avoid overcharging. Fixed deals offer average savings of £251.
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Dudley Council Workers Balloted for Strike Over Pay
Unison ballots 200,000 local government and school staff, including 3,000 Dudley Council workers, after rejecting a 3.3% pay offer, threatening disruption to schools and services.
Tory Leader: 'Nothing to Hide' on Leather Museum Reversal
Walsall council votes to disclose documents on Leather Museum within 21 days, as Tory leader insists there's nothing to hide amid fight to keep museum at historic site.
Burnham Fails to Inspire Birmingham Voters as PM
Birmingham voters express mixed feelings about Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister, with some indifferent and others critical of his left-wing politics.
Worldpay Outage Sparks Supermarket Card Payment Chaos
A Worldpay power outage caused card payment failures at Tesco, Morrisons, and other UK supermarkets during England's World Cup match, leaving shoppers frustrated.
Burnham Gets Briefings as Starmer Quits
Andy Burnham will start receiving Government briefings after Sir Keir Starmer resigned as PM. Burnham is frontrunner for Labour leader, but challenges from Jones and Carns loom.
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Teen arrested after missing schoolgirl, 14, found dead
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of missing schoolgirl Lilly, 14, was discovered in Duffryn Park, Blaina, south Wales. Gwent Police are investigating.
Laura Doel Named TUC Cymru General Secretary
Laura Doel, currently NAHT national secretary for Wales and TUC Cymru president, has been appointed as the new general secretary, representing nearly 400,000 trade unionists.
Woman, 72, Guilty of Husband's Murder in Prestwich
Daryl Berman, 72, has been convicted of murdering her husband David, 84, at their Prestwich home. She claimed he fell onto a knife, but a pathologist ruled the wound a homicide.
Exeter Car Park to Generate Hundreds of Thousands
Exeter City Council has voted to bring the Market Street car park back in-house after NCP's administration, expecting annual income of around £425,000.
High Court Orders New Inquest Into 1984 Birmingham Teen Death
A new probe has been ordered into the death of 15-year-old Mark Billington from South Yardley after the High Court quashed the open inquest verdict, decades after he was found dead in woodland.
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Starmer Rules Out WASPI Compensation as He Quits as PM
Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out compensation for three million WASPI women ahead of his departure as Prime Minister, despite an Ombudsman report recommending £2,950 payments.
Council Axes Traveller Encampment Pilot Despite Surge
Birmingham City Council has scrapped a negotiated stopping pilot for travellers due to lack of suitable sites, despite a 43% rise in unauthorised encampments last year.
UK Tax Gap Hits £59.2 Billion, Up £6.4 Billion in a Year
HMRC data reveals the tax gap surged to £59.2 billion, a £6.4 billion increase from the previous year, threatening the government's £8.8 billion annual revenue target by 2029.
Starmer Scraps Two-Child Benefit Cap for 450,000 Children
Sir Keir Starmer confirms removal of two-child benefit limit, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty, as he prepares to leave office after two-year premiership.
Brexit Decade On: EU Collapse Feared But Cooperation Grows
Ten years after Brexit, new data shows no EU collapse and growing UK-EU alignment on global goals, with 57% now backing Remain.
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Walsall Council to Review Cemetery Policy After Uproar
Walsall Council leaders have agreed to consider amending the cemetery policy after enforcement action at Streetly Cemetery caused distress, with memorials and edgings removed without prior notice to some families.
Love Island 2026 Final Date Predictions
Love Island 2026 is expected to end on Monday 27th July, based on previous series patterns. The finale will crown the winning couple and award £50,000.
Burnham confirms Triple Lock for 12 million pensioners
Andy Burnham has confirmed he will protect the Triple Lock for 12 million state pensioners, following a £575 boost this year, as he is widely expected to become Prime Minister in July.
Body Found in Birmingham Canal, Police Cordon Active
A body was discovered in a Birmingham canal, leading to a police cordon. Authorities are investigating the incident and appealing for information.
Dudley Labour MPs react to Starmer resignation
Dudley borough Labour MPs respond to Sir Keir Starmer's resignation after poor local elections and a by-election defeat, paving the way for Andy Burnham to become Prime Minister.
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Andy Burnham Confirms £9,614 Storm Payments
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham confirms £9,614 payments for households affected by Storm Babet, with additional support for businesses and communities.
Tory By-Election Win in Aberdeen South First Since 1967
Conservative victory in Aberdeen South by-election marks first Westminster win in Scotland since 1967. Alex Burghart warns on 'grey belt' planning changes and opposes further homes in Ongar.
Andy Burnham rules out three tax rises as PM
Andy Burnham has ruled out raising income tax, VAT, or national insurance if he becomes Prime Minister, supporting Chancellor Rachel Reeves' fiscal rules.
Burnham Hints at 10p Income Tax Rate for Lower Earners
Andy Burnham has hinted at introducing a lower 10p income tax rate for lower earners if he becomes Prime Minister, following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation.
Wednesbury School Closes Two Days for Red Weather Warning
A Wednesbury school will shut for two days after a red weather warning for Storm Darragh, affecting 300 pupils and staff.
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Hyndburn Council Reviews Wind Turbine, Hospital, School Plans
Hyndburn Borough Council has received planning applications including a major wind turbine near Bacup, hospital demolition screening, and school fencing, among others, for the week of June 15-21.
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