DWP lists 26 respiratory conditions for PIP payments
The DWP has confirmed 26 respiratory conditions that qualify for up to £114.60 weekly PIP payments, as Andy Burnham plans benefit reforms targeting youth sickness benefits.
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Burnham Rules Out Tax Hikes for Social Care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out raising income tax, National Insurance, or VAT to fund social care reform, pledging instead to find efficiencies and pursue cross-party consensus.
DWP Confirms PIP Improvements Under Andy Burnham
The DWP has confirmed changes to improve Personal Independence Payments (PIP) under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, including reduced appeal waiting times and increased staff resources.
Burnham Hints at Major Council Tax Reforms
Prime Minister Andy Burnham hints at reforming council tax rules, which could mean higher bills for some homeowners in larger properties while lowering costs for others, addressing 30-year-old valuations.
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Andy Burnham Weighs 1.8% Social Care Levy on Workers
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a 1.8% social care levy on workers over 34 earning over £6,240, adding £590 a year for average earners.
Andy Burnham on PIP: Benefits Conditional on Work
Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggests PIP could become conditional on work opportunities, but insists he wants to avoid crude cuts. He also calls for more in-work mental health support.
New DWP Expectations for Benefits Claimants Under Burnham
Pat McFadden, DWP boss under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, confirms young benefits claimants must engage with new support or face increased conditions to receive payments.
Burnham's Social Care Plan Cuts Tax-Free Allowance by £6,330
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plan to reform social care may reduce the HMRC tax-free allowance by £6,330, with a 1.8% levy on earnings above £6,240 for over-34s.
DWP Cheat Spared Jail After Six-Year £40,000 Fraud
Eleanor Chadder defrauded the DWP of £38,300 over six years by concealing her marriage, but received a suspended sentence and must repay £100 per month.
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Households rush to withdraw cash ahead of pension IHT changes
From April 2027, unused defined contribution pensions will be subject to inheritance tax for the first time, prompting savers to act. One in four plan to withdraw tax-free cash and gift it to family.
Drink-Driving Limit Cut May Be Closer Under Burnham
A potential reduction in England's drink-drive limit to 50mg per 100ml is being considered as part of the Road Safety Strategy, aiming to cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
One million DWP claimants risk benefit cuts by 2029
Prime Minister Andy Burnham targets NEETs: one million young people not in education, employment or training could lose DWP benefits by 2029 under new reforms.
Burnham Hints at Benefits Cuts for Young Claimants
Andy Burnham signals DWP cuts targeting 20-29 year olds, with potential restrictions on PIP and Universal Credit for those not taking work opportunities.
Burnham Hints 10% Death Tax May Replace 40% Inheritance
Prime Minister Andy Burnham hints at scrapping the 40% inheritance tax for a 10% death tax on all estates to fund social care reforms, sparking widespread speculation.
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DWP working hours rule change from October under Andy Burnham
More than 300,000 supported housing residents will keep more earnings under new DWP rules from October, Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government confirms.
Seven-Year Gifting Rule Key for Inheritance Tax Changes
From April 2027, private pensions will be included in inheritance tax calculations. Households urged to use seven-year gifting rule to reduce potential 40% tax on estates over £325,000.
Burnham Land Tax Saves Three Towns £1,600
The Tax Policy Associates reveals that Hartlepool, Blackpool, and Middlesbrough would gain the most under Labour PM Andy Burnham's proposed land tax, with households paying £1,600 less annually.
Burnham's £1,301 property tax plan for average homes
Andy Burnham supports replacing stamp duty and council tax with a 0.48% property tax, costing typical households £1,301 a year on a £271,000 home.
Burnham-Healey Promise Tax-Free State Pension for Retirees
The Treasury confirms pensioners solely reliant on the full state pension will not pay tax, despite the pension rising to £12,861, £291 above the tax-free threshold.
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Burnham told to enforce face-to-face assessments for four benefits
Andy Burnham faces calls to reinstate mandatory face-to-face assessments for four DWP benefits after £226m was lost to fraud by claimants living abroad.
Burnham Unveils Tougher Driving Penalty Points
Andy Burnham's Labour government unveils a road safety strategy with harsher penalties including penalty points for seatbelt offences, reduced drink-drive limit, and mandatory eyesight tests for over-70s.
Burnham Leaked Plan Scrap Council Tax Stamp Duty
Andy Burnham's leaked plan to scrap council tax and stamp duty includes two replacement options: a flat 0.48% proportional property tax or a land value tax, according to Treasury officials.
Andy Burnham urged to raise pensioner tax allowance
The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to raise the £12,570 personal tax-free allowance, frozen since 2021, which will hit state pensioners hardest as pensions rise above the threshold.
£3,000 Gift Rule for IHT: Expert Advice on Passing Wealth
BBC Money Box's Paul Lewis explains inheritance tax reforms under PM Andy Burnham, including the £3,000 annual gift allowance and marriage exemptions, as pension changes loom from April 2027.
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HMRC Tax Exemption for Pre-1960 Pensioners by Burnham
Andy Burnham has confirmed HMRC income tax exemption for state pensioners born before 1960, ensuring no tax on state pension income amid triple lock concerns.
3.2M Workers Face Higher Tax Band Under Burnham
Under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, 3.2 million taxpayers are projected to become higher-rate by 2027, HMRC figures show, as frozen thresholds cause fiscal drag.
HMRC Confirms VAT and VED Rules for Double Cab Pick-Ups
HMRC has confirmed that VAT refund and Vehicle Excise Duty rates for double cab pick-ups remain unchanged, providing clarity for businesses and fleet operators.
HMRC State Pension Rule Change Means Higher Tax
HMRC confirms that rising state pension age means some retirees will pay more National Insurance, as tax rules for working pensioners are clarified.
Burnham to give mayors income tax share for cities
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will grant regional mayors, including West Midlands, a share of income tax revenues as part of new devolution plans to boost local economies.
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Burnham: £990 Tax-Free Payments for Post-1951 Pensioners
Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirms £247 weekly tax-free state pension from April 2026, benefiting retirees born after 1951 (men) or 1953 (women), upholding the triple lock and tax exemption.
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