Starmer Resigns as PM After Landslide Victory Two Years Ago
Keir Starmer resigns as PM after landslide 2024 win, citing political pressure. He praises achievements and passes baton to Andy Burnham.
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New Bin Rules Start Monday: Households Get Two New Bins
From Monday, households in Tamworth and Lichfield must use new food waste bins. Food waste must be separated from general waste. Each home gets two caddies.
Welsh Farmers Get £1bn Sustainable Farming Funding by 2030
Welsh Government pledges over £1bn for Sustainable Farming Scheme to 2030, providing long-term certainty. Farming unions react with cautious welcome, noting real-terms cut concerns.
Andy Burnham Pension: £602 Rise for Some Over-65s
State pensioners could see a £602 annual increase under Andy Burnham's triple lock, but not all over-65s will benefit equally due to two pension tiers.
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Burnham to Promise 'Breathing Room' in First Speech as PM
Andy Burnham will use his first speech as prime minister to pledge easing cost-of-living pressures, acknowledging challenges and calling for stability after rapid leadership transition.
Burnham Hints at £18,000 Tax-Free Allowance
Andy Burnham says the freeze in Income Tax thresholds was the top issue on doorsteps, fueling speculation of a rise in the personal allowance to £18,000.
Argentina criticized for trophy snub after World Cup final loss
Aston Villa's Emi Martinez and Argentina faced backlash after players turned their backs as Spain lifted the World Cup trophy, with pundits calling it 'no class' and 'a total disgrace'.
Somerset Council Appoints New Finance Chief After Order
Somerset Council appoints Lizzie Watkin as finance chief after a government best value notice and critical CIPFA report, aiming to address hundreds of millions in debt.
Woman finds out boyfriend is sex offender at border
A woman only learned her new boyfriend was a registered sex offender when they were turned away at Turkish border control. Daniel Greaves, 34, breached court orders and was jailed for 10 months.
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Andy Burnham £130 Boost for UK Households
New PM Andy Burnham plans to cut energy bills by £130/year by reforming gas charges and removing levies, making electricity cheaper and easing cost-of-living crisis.
Essex Council Issues Statutory Notices for Multiple Areas
Essex County Council has issued statutory notices including a minerals consultation in Little Waltham, temporary speed limits, parking changes, and road closures across Chelmsford, Brentwood, and Basildon, with deadlines for public input.
NeeDoh Squishy Toys Cause Airport Security Delays
A Birmingham Airport passenger warns parents that NeeDoh squishy toys can trigger additional security screening, causing delays and growing queues as staff investigate the liquid-filled toys.
Burnham Extends £150 Warm Home Discount to 6M Households
Andy Burnham expands the £150 Warm Home Discount to 6 million households, doubling eligibility to support low-income families and pensioners with winter energy bills.
Octopus Energy Octoplus Scratchcard Rewards for 2.8M
Octopus Energy replaces first-come-first-served rewards with a scratchcard system, giving 2.8 million Octoplus members a fairer chance to win freebies like coffee, holidays, and UberOne memberships.
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223,000 households face energy rationing after blackout
Over 223,000 UK households with heat pumps could face remote rationing of heating under Labour's net zero plan, raising blackout fears and criticism from opponents.
Burnham Backs £2,654 Bills on £553,000 Homes
Incoming PM Andy Burnham supports replacing stamp duty and council tax with a 0.48% property tax, meaning £2,654 annual bills for homes worth £553,000.
Burnham Mulls Nationalising National Lottery
Andy Burnham, the new Makerfield MP and likely future PM, is considering nationalising the National Lottery, with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy pushing for the change amid public consultation.
Burnham Hints at Raising Tax-Free Allowance as PM
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested increasing the £12,570 HMRC personal tax-free allowance, citing it as the top concern he heard from voters during the election campaign.
Burnham Backs 65p Minimum Alcohol Price for Pubs
Andy Burnham supports a 65p minimum unit price for alcohol in all pubs ahead of becoming PM, sparking debate over public health vs hospitality.
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Burnham to Address Nation Monday as New PM
Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister after Sir Keir Starmer resigns following local election losses. He will address the nation Monday with a cost of living focus, scrapping Digital ID.
DWP Confirms £150 Warm Home Discount Until 2031
The DWP has confirmed a one-off £150 Warm Home Discount for Universal Credit, ESA, JSA, and Pension Credit claimants every winter until 2030/2031, part of the Labour government's £15 billion Warm Homes Plan.
Supermarkets to Use Facial Recognition Against Shoplifting
UK supermarkets will deploy facial recognition cameras to target prolific shoplifters. Watch lists of 'worst of the worst' offenders will be created using Auror's technology, shared with police.
DWP Blocks State Pension for Ages 49-55: £16,500 at Risk
State pension payments of up to £16,500 a year could be blocked for people aged 49-55 as the DWP plans to raise the retirement age to 68 by 2037, seven years earlier than planned.
BBC Licence Holders Cancel After Ad, Eligible for £180 Refund
BBC TV licence holders are cancelling after a new advert, with some eligible for up to £180 refunds. The ad, fronted by Romesh Ranganathan, sparked backlash on social media.
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970-Home Village Expansion Approved Despite Engagement Concerns
Solihull Council unanimously approved plans for 970 homes in Balsall Common, with 50% affordable housing, despite criticism over lack of community engagement.
Grandad fraudster used dead man's bank card after overdose
Garfield Wilson, 56, took drugs with Martin Kutsanzira, then used his sister's bank card for a £220 spending spree after the victim's fatal overdose.
Man Tasered Twice After Knife Charge at Police in Wolverhampton
Shamal Baiz, 34, was Tasered twice after running at police with a kitchen knife in Allen Road, Wolverhampton. He pleaded guilty to assault and knife possession.
Police officer abused systems for family info
PC Rogers accessed West Midlands Police systems 16 times over three years to get information for himself and relatives, a misconduct panel found. He would have been dismissed if he had not resigned.
Santander Ends Annual Paper Statements in August
Santander will stop sending annual fee statements from August, pushing customers to track costs online via mobile banking, impacting Birmingham branches.
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Burnham Confirms Triple Lock, Pension Up £2,100
Incoming PM Andy Burnham commits to the triple lock, boosting state pensions by up to £2,100 over this Parliament, with a major Pension Credit campaign.
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