Mahmood Backs £1,240 Charge for High Earners
Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood supports a 50% income tax rate that would cost £150,000 earners an extra £1,240 annually, as she emerges as a top contender for Chancellor under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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Birmingham Man Charged with Assisting Iran Intelligence
Vahid Aberi, 39, arrested in Birmingham, charged under the National Security Act for allegedly assisting Iran's intelligence service. He appeared in court on July 17.
New Wedding Law Lets Couples Marry Anywhere in England
Proposed wedding law reforms in England would allow couples to marry any location, potentially saving £6,000 on venue costs, and end the need for dual ceremonies for mixed-faith couples.
Salary in Job Ads Mandatory Under New UK Law
Employers in England must publish salary information in job adverts under new government plans to rewrite anti-discrimination laws, aiming to reduce pay inequality.
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State Pension Age Change for Post-1977 Births
The State Pension age is rising to 68 for those born after April 1977, with gradual increases between 2044 and 2046. Full new State Pension is £241.30 weekly.
Marriage Tax Allowance: Martin Lewis on £1,000 Boost
Martin Lewis explains how couples can boost their income by over £1,000 through HMRC's Marriage Tax Allowance, with backdating for four tax years.
HMRC Confirms £200 Fines Under New Points System
From 6 April 2027, HMRC will replace the automatic £100 late filing penalty with a points-based system, triggering a £200 fine after 2 points for annual submissions.
State pension age 'will have to rise to 74' DWP warning
The state pension age may need to rise to 74 by 2069 to maintain the triple lock without overwhelming government finances, according to a new Institute for Fiscal Studies report.
Starmer's Legacy: New Drink-Driving Law Tightens Limits
England's drink-drive limit to be cut from 35 to 22 micrograms, matching Scotland's threshold, as part of Keir Starmer's road safety strategy tabled before his resignation.
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Burnham Urged to Scrap Pension Triple Lock
Incoming PM Andy Burnham is urged to scrap the state pension triple lock, deemed 'unusually generous' by the OECD, to curb rising public spending.
State Pension Age Rise to 68 Brought Forward for Millions
Treasury officials plan to raise the state pension age to 68 seven years earlier than legislated, affecting around five million people aged 49-55, who could lose £12,500 each.
DWP Minister Hints at Benefits Cuts for Millions
DWP minister Pat McFadden signals potential benefits cuts, saying the government should stop 'writing cheques' for claimants, as reviews recommend reforms.
Burnham backs land tax plan with £4,791 Band D charge
Andy Burnham's proposed land value tax could see some Band D homes face annual bills of £4,791, replacing council tax. Critics say it's an impractical measure.
Annual mileage checks confirmed for pre-2025 cars
Rachel Reeves has confirmed annual odometer checks for millions of drivers under her new pay-per-mile car tax system, with vehicles made before 2025 facing mandatory mileage checks from 2028.
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BBC Licence Fee May Cover Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy backs expanding the BBC licence fee to streaming services like Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime, with potential tiered charges and concessions.
UK alcohol-free beer definition may change after 64 million pints
UK pubs sold 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer, up 8 million from last year. The BBPA urges government to change the alcohol-free definition from 0.05% to 0.5% ABV to boost growth.
DWP state pension rule change for under-49s
The DWP has confirmed a state pension rule change affecting everyone under 49, with the age threshold set to rise to 68 by 2037, seven years earlier than planned, saving £6bn annually.
New Gender Rules Force Toilets and Changing Rooms Refurbishment
Government code of practice requires single-sex facilities to be based on biological sex, affecting 13,000 toilets and 5,000 changing rooms in gyms, hospitals, and leisure centres.
Burnham Warned on 50% Tax for High Earners Over £125k
Andy Burnham faces warnings that a 50% income tax band for earnings over £125,140 would raise little revenue, as history shows high earners avoid it.
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Halifax customers urged to act before Lloyds axes brand
Lloyds Banking Group is scrapping the Halifax brand after 173 years. Customers must accept an invitation to move to Lloyds app. Halifax MP calls move 'bitterly disappointing'.
Labour Confirms Law Change for Self-Driving Car Marketing
Transport minister Simon Lightwood confirms new regulations banning misleading terms like 'self-driving' for non-authorised vehicles to prevent confusion and enhance road safety.
HMRC confirms higher tax band for two million households
HMRC data shows 5.76 million individuals paid the higher rate in 2023/24, up 50% from 2019/20, as frozen thresholds and rising incomes push more taxpayers into the 40% bracket.
State Pensioners Get New HMRC Tax Codes with DWP Rule Clarified
State pensioners are being issued new tax codes by HMRC as the DWP clarifies that the state pension is taxable but not taxed at source, prompting adjustments to personal allowances.
Burnham Urged to Scrap Income Tax and National Insurance
Andy Burnham is urged to scrap income tax and National Insurance under a radical tax overhaul plan called Prosperity 2030, which proposes a single national contribution on all income.
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Andy Burnham's Devolution Agenda and Its Impact on Wales
Andy Burnham's premiership could accelerate English devolution, increasing competitive pressure on Wales in investment, skills, infrastructure, political influence, and enterprise, potentially widening economic gaps unless Wales responds with ambition.
DWP Confirms Pension Credit Rule Change
The DWP confirms Pension Credit eligibility will rise in line with the state pension age increase to 67, affecting those born between April 1960 and April 1977.
Birmingham Reform councillors demand end to sanctuary status
Birmingham's Reform councillors are calling for the council to end its 'city of sanctuary' status and withdraw support for refugees, sparking condemnation from Labour and anti-racism groups.
Andy Burnham urged to scrap six taxes for single levy
Andy Burnham could scrap six taxes including income tax and national insurance for a single levy, urged by economists in a letter calling for structural tax reform.
DWP PIP Points System Faces Dramatic Changes After Review
The Timms Review concludes the PIP points-based assessment system is not fit for purpose, recommending radical reforms to better support disabled people.
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BBC Licence Fee 'Yesterday's Model', Could Be Scrapped
BBC director general Matt Brittin tells MPs the £180 licence fee is 'yesterday's model' and 'no longer fit for purpose', suggesting a compulsory household levy as a potential replacement.
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