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HMRC to deduct £17 from state pensioners born after 1946
HMRC will recover Winter Fuel Payments from pensioners born after 1946 with income over £35,000, deducting about £17 monthly from April 2026.
Andy Burnham £834 Pension Boost for Pre-1950 Pensioners
State pensioners born before 1950 will receive an £834 monthly boost under the triple lock, with payments rising by 4.1% in 2026/27, Andy Burnham confirms.
Triple Lock: £1,088 Monthly Pension Rise for Over-65s
Millions of pensioners born before 1960 could see state pension payments rise by over £1,000 a month under Andy Burnham's triple lock, with full pension reaching £13,062 annually.
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DWP crackdown: 660,000 Universal Credit claimants targeted
Reform plans to bar non-UK citizens from Universal Credit, targeting 660,000 claimants not in work. IFS says savings depend on citizenship responses.
Andy Burnham £395 state pension increase for pre-1953
State pensioners face a 4.1% rise next April due to Triple Lock, adding £395 a year for those born before 1953. Wage growth drives increase.
PIP shake-up: five conditions to auto-qualify
Reform plans would let five conditions automatically qualify for the highest PIP and Universal Credit support, says Robert Jenrick.
HMRC Winter Fuel Clawback: Tax Code Changes 2026-29
HMRC will claw back Winter Fuel Payments from pensioners earning over £35,000 by adjusting tax codes in 2026-2029, with monthly deductions of about £17 for a £200 payment.
Burnham urged to offer honours for pension sacrifice
Compass think tank urges PM Andy Burnham to introduce Pensions Sacrifice OBE scheme, allowing wealthy retirees to forgo state pension for three years in exchange for an honour.
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Burnham urged to impose wealth tax on £10m households
Compass, led by Neal Lawson, urges PM Andy Burnham to introduce a 5-10% wealth tax on fortunes over £10m to fund a universal basic income, plus other radical reforms.
Three IHT reliefs scrapped under Burnham and Healey
From April 2027, unused pensions face inheritance tax without key reliefs, including loss on sale, business property, and agricultural property relief, warns AJ Bell.
DWP proposal: early state pension for post-1998
A DWP proposal, the Citizens Advance, would let people born after 1998 access a year of state pension early as a lump sum, in exchange for delaying their state pension age by a year.
DWP: 300 PIP claimants to test Timms Review changes
The DWP has confirmed that up to 300 PIP claimants will test emerging recommendations from the Timms Review in workshops starting September, with 15 sessions of 20 participants each.
Burnham hints at more cost-of-living help
Andy Burnham has suggested further cost-of-living help could be on the way for households, saying the current measures are 'not the end of the story'.
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Solihull Revamp Needs Extra £148k Funding
Solihull Town Centre Public Realm Improvement Scheme requires an additional £148,879 to progress, with a revised business case submitted to WMCA for approval.
Burnham Urged to Extend NI to Property and Savings
Andy Burnham faces pressure from a Compass-backed report to extend National Insurance to investment and partnership income, potentially raising £6.1bn a year.
Pension Rise to £9,855 Under Triple Lock
Basic state pensioners will receive £9,855 annually from April 2026, as PM Andy Burnham confirms triple lock commitment, adding £240 a year.
HMRC Letters Warn DWP Claimants of £3,000 Fine
HMRC is writing to DWP claimants about tax credit claims from up to 20 years ago, warning of a £3,000 fine for incorrect info. Check your letter now.
HMRC could scrap £100k tax taper under Restore plans
Restore leader Rupert Lowe proposes scrapping the £100k tax taper, creating a 60% marginal rate, and defends ending the triple lock for generational fairness.
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Burnham and Healey: 7 Pension Plans Explained
Andy Burnham and John Healey confirm state pension triple lock and tax-free status, while private pension inheritance tax changes from April 2027.
Somerset Farm Near A303 to Be Sold for Frontline Services
Somerset Council will sell Lawrence Farm near Wincanton to help finance front-line services, with the 75-acre site marketed in four lots on the open market.
Burnham council tax plans to add £555 to band A bills
New Treasury figures reveal council tax take will rise 43% by 2030, with band A bills up £556 and Band D up £556 under Andy Burnham's plans.
Burnham Welfare Cuts Plan Faces Labour Backlash
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's vow to slash the welfare bill to fund NATO defence spending has sparked a rebellion from Labour MPs warning against 'punitive' measures.
Burnham and McFadden Reveal Welfare Reforms
Pat McFadden has updated on PIP and Universal Credit cuts under new PM Andy Burnham, with a major NEET campaign and a second-stage benefits review coming in autumn.
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Burnham Confirms £4,500 Bursary For Apprentice Parents
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed a £4,500 bursary for parents on Universal Credit whose children start an apprenticeship, alongside free training for under-25s from August.
Burnham's First Week: £2 Bus Cap and EV VAT Cut
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed a £2 bus fare cap across England and a VAT cut on EV charging, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures. The transport secretary says the schemes are fully funded.
Tamworth Council Writes Off £57,000 in Ankerside Debt
Tamworth Borough Council has approved writing off £57,101.38 in bad debt from Ankerside Shopping Centre after exhausting all recovery options, council leaders confirmed.
Burnham Delays Personal Allowance Decision to October Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that any changes to the £12,570 personal income tax allowance will be considered only in the autumn Budget, offering no immediate relief for low earners.
Burnham Opens No 10 North in Manchester, 'Best Day of My Life'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has officially opened No 10 North in Manchester, describing it as the 'best day of my life' and pledging to spread opportunity across the country from the new government hub.
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John Healey Shields State Pensioners from Tax in First Announcement
New Chancellor John Healey confirms state pensioners will not pay tax on DWP payments from next year, as triple lock pushes pensions above £12,570 allowance.
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