Andy Burnham Confirms State Pension Triple Lock Plan
Andy Burnham confirms he will uphold the state pension triple lock if he becomes Prime Minister, answering key policy questions in a Q&A session.
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Andy Burnham rules out early general election if he becomes PM
Andy Burnham confirms he will not call a UK general election if he becomes Prime Minister, sticking to the 2024 Labour manifesto. He also faces criticism from Kemi Badenoch.
HMRC Backdated Marriage Allowance Worth £1,008
UK married couples could claim up to £1,008 in backdated Marriage Allowance from HMRC, reducing tax by £252 per year. Check eligibility now.
Met Office: next week heatwave milder than June
The Met Office says a heatwave is likely next week but will not be as extreme as June's record-breaking temperatures, with highs around 30C and cooler nights.
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Peak District Solstice Murder Suspect in Court
Szymon Babynko, 23, charged with murder of Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in Peak District on June 22, appeared at Derby Crown Court.
DWP State Pension July 2026 Payment Dates Confirmed
The DWP has released the full schedule of state pension payment dates for July, based on NI number digits, with payments every four weeks and a recent 4.8% increase to £241.05 per week.
Mum of TikTok Star Loses Sentence Appeal
Ansreen Bukhari, 49, mother of TikTok star Mahek Bukhari, has failed in her bid to reduce her life sentence for murder following a fatal car chase in Leicester.
West Midlands Commute Times Revealed by ONS Data
ONS data reveals affluent West Midlands areas like Solihull have higher home working rates, while deprived towns like Sandwell face longer commutes over 10km.
Migrants Move to Shropshire Homes on Hold After Backlash
The Home Office has paused plans to house up to 83 asylum seekers in new-build homes in Stoke Heath, Shropshire, after strong local opposition and MP pressure. Asylum seekers already there have been relocated.
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Pro-Palestine Protesters Face Retrial Over Factory Damage
Four pro-Palestine protesters will face a retrial in March 2027 for allegedly causing criminal damage to Moog Aircraft Group's Wolverhampton factory, after a jury failed to reach a verdict.
Supermarket fined £3k over rat infestation and filthy conditions
Fighting Cocks Supermarket in Wolverhampton fined £3,000 after environmental health officers found rat droppings, gnawed food, and rodent footprints during a routine inspection.
Wolverhampton fire road closed 170 days, businesses at risk
Upper Villiers Street remains closed 170 days after a factory fire, with businesses facing closure without council support. Fire cause unknown due to unsafe building access.
Burnham Rules Out Crude Benefit Cuts, Promises Different Approach
Andy Burnham pledges no 'crude cuts' to benefits if he becomes PM, focusing on youth employment and technical education to reduce the welfare bill.
Birmingham restaurant shut after cockroach infestation
Taste of Persia in Hagley Road, Birmingham, was shut down after environmental health officers found a widespread cockroach infestation during a routine inspection in June 2024.
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Hyndburn Mayor Highlights Community Events and Civic Honours
Hyndburn's Mayor reflects on a busy month attending community fairs, opening a bowling pavilion, supporting local businesses, and honouring 16 residents at a civic ceremony.
HMRC Reclaims Winter Fuel Payments from Higher-Income Pensioners
HMRC is contacting state pensioners earning over £35,000 to reclaim Winter Fuel Payments of £100-£300 via tax code changes starting in 2026-27, adding about £17 per month to tax bills.
Noah Donohoe Inquest Adjourned After Unprecedented Deliberations
The inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe has been adjourned after the jury deliberated for 24 hours over three days without reaching a unanimous verdict, in an unprecedented move.
Rossendale Council Leader on Reorganisation and Planning
Rossendale faces imminent decision on local government reorganisation, as council leader Alyson Barnes discusses benefits of unitary structure, planning powers, EV charging progress, and summer events.
DWP Pension Credit Age Rise July for Specific Birthdays
The DWP has confirmed that the Pension Credit age will increase in July for those born between specific dates, as part of the State Pension age rise from 66 to 67.
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Pensnett Road Sealed Off After Criminal Damage
Tiled House Lane in Pensnett was cordoned off by police after reports of criminal damage on July 1. No injuries were reported, and officers remain in the area for reassurance.
Bouncer punched and killed man outside Birmingham bar, court told
Richard Deakin, 38, denies manslaughter after allegedly punching Joshua Johnson-Hector, 31, outside Savanna bar in Birmingham, causing fatal head injury.
McDonald's Confirms VAT Cut to 5% After Government Meeting
McDonald's and other major chains will cut prices as VAT on eligible activities drops from 20% to 5% across the UK, following a government roundtable with Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Prisoner who ran drug ring from cell jailed again
Ryan Mountford, 23, directed a drug operation from prison using phones, supplying crack cocaine and heroin. He was sentenced to six years four months after release and spat at an officer.
PM Allows Pubs to Open Until 5am for England World Cup Match
The Prime Minister has intervened to allow pubs across England to stay open until 5am for the 1am World Cup match between England and Mexico, delighting a Midland pub that had been refused permission.
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State Pension Age Rise in July for Specific Birthdays
The DWP state pension age increases to 67 from July 6, affecting those born July 6-August 5, 1960, who must wait until 66 years and 4 months, with research showing income poverty rises.
HMRC Extends Basic Tax Rate via Gift Aid Loophole
HMRC extends basic rate tax band for higher-rate taxpayers through Gift Aid, allowing more income to be taxed at lower rates and providing additional tax relief.
Dudley Council to Rule on Six-Flat Block on Derelict Site
Dudley Council will decide on plans for six flats on a derelict 0.2-acre site on Douglas Road, near historic mine workings in a high-risk Coal Authority area.
Walsall's £750,000 Alleyway Demolished After 20 Years
Butler's Passage in Walsall, which cost £750,000 to renovate in 2004, is being demolished as part of the Connected Gateway Scheme, with shoppers calling it a waste of money.
Cannabis Found in Oven of Wolverhampton Grocery Store
A 44-year-old man was arrested after West Midlands Police and Trading Standards found suspected cannabis in an oven at Lalibela Groceries in Whitmore Reans.
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No Bank Holiday for England World Cup Match
The UK Government has confirmed it will not grant an extra Bank Holiday on Monday, July 6, despite England's World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico kicking off at 1am.
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