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.
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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.
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.
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.
Burnham Cuts Tax to £0 for State Pensioners Born Before 1960
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey have committed to exempting state pensioners with no other income from income tax, affecting those born before 1960.
Council leader refuses to quit over £1.12m overspend
Gloucester City Council leader Jeremy Hilton has ruled out resigning after a £1.125m overspend was reported, despite Labour calls for him to step down.
Burnham Merges Pension Credit and Housing Benefit
The DWP will merge Pension Credit and Housing Benefit under new PM Andy Burnham, with Pat McFadden reappointed as DWP boss. The change aims to simplify applications and boost uptake among pensioners.
Burnham: £358 Monthly Extra for State Pensioners
New PM Andy Burnham confirms Pension Credit rise of 4.8%, giving state pensioners an average £358 per month on top of their DWP state pension.
Burnham Hints at Tax Allowance Rise in Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggests the £12,570 personal tax allowance could increase in the upcoming Budget, despite no firm commitment, as he addresses doorstep concerns.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Kent Residents Urged to Weigh In on £120M Budget Gap
Kent County Council launches a ten-week public consultation on how to address a projected £120 million funding gap by 2027/28, with residents asked to prioritize spending on libraries, roads, and social care.
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.
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.
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.
Pensioners on Two DWP Benefits to Get £150 Warm Home Discount
State pensioners born before 1960 on Pension Credit Guarantee or Savings Credit will receive a one-off £150 Warm Home Discount after a rule change, expanded to six million people.
HMRC Deducting £300 Winter Fuel Payments from Pensioners
HMRC is deducting £300 from state pensioners' bank accounts as Rachel Reeves exits as Chancellor, having reinstated Winter Fuel Payments with new means-testing rules for those earning £35,000 or more.
Rachel Reeves Confirms £213 Charge for 7,100-Mile Drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms eVED scheme charging electric vehicle drivers 3p per mile, meaning those doing 7,100 miles annually will pay £213.
HMRC Tax Letters to 9.5M Pensioners Born Before 1960
HMRC is sending brown letters to a record 9.5 million state pensioners born before 1960, warning of tax bills due to frozen thresholds. Nearly 3 million extra pensioners have been dragged into tax since 2021-22.
Burnham's £300 Winter Fuel Payment for Older Pensioners
Andy Burnham's new government expands Winter Fuel Payments: £300 for pensioners born before 1946, £200 for others, starting autumn 2026.
Mahmood backs £1,240 tax hike for high earners
Shabana Mahmood, expected to be Chancellor, supports raising additional income tax to 50%, increasing bills by £1,240 for those earning £150,000.
Five taxes untouched by Shabana Mahmood as Chancellor
Shabana Mahmood, tipped as Chancellor under PM Andy Burnham, will not increase NI, income tax, or VAT, sticking to Labour's manifesto pledge, a boost for households.
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