British Chambers of Commerce president calls on PM Burnham and Chancellor Healey to overhaul business rates in the Autumn Budget, with IPPR proposing a 2% tax on internet purchases to support physical shops.
Andy Burnham has been urged to make work-readiness lessons mandatory in England's secondary curriculum from Year 9, with the London Chamber of Commerce saying it would level the playing field for young people.
Drivers pay £330 more annually for work travel due to fuel prices. The AA urges Chancellor John Healey to cut fuel duty by 5p ahead of the October 28 Budget.
NatWest calls on Andy Burnham to adopt five actions for mid-sized firms, which contribute £1.2 trillion to the economy but face a 'conversion gap'.
From April 6, 2027, most unused pension funds count for Inheritance Tax, potentially hitting estates that previously owed no tax. Experts warn parents to review lifetime gifts carefully, considering care costs and timing, as councils can charge for care a
Birmingham Road in Sutton Coldfield will close one lane from 7pm Wednesday for urgent Cadent gas works after a reported smell of gas, with a half-mile diversion in place.
The DWP confirms the Third State Pension Age Review is underway, deciding future pension ages amid calls to cut it to 65. The review considers life expectancy and independent reports.
Dudley MP Sonia Kumar criticises £300k town centre grant allocation as unfair, prompting council accusations of point scoring.
England's drink-drive limit will drop from 35 to 22 micrograms under Andy Burnham's Government, aligning with Scotland's stricter level and targeting rising crash deaths.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will announce a plan to suspend the asylum system for five years, scrapping tribunals, refugee routes and resettlement schemes, and deporting claimants.
Andy Burnham has backed council tax reform, saying the current banding system is unfair and outdated, with homes not revalued for over 30 years.
The full state pension will rise above the frozen £12,570 personal allowance from April 2027, putting pressure on Andy Burnham to raise the threshold, as pensioners with extra income face tax.
Labour MP Alex Ballinger says new planning rules removing councillors' call-in rights will unblock the system, after Conservative complaints and a call for a U-turn.
HMRC urges households to start Self Assessment early for 2025/26, citing anxiety in 26% of taxpayers. Deadline: 31 January 2027.
Conservative plans to abolish inheritance tax on family homes from 2029 face criticism from economists and unions, warning of perverse housing incentives and benefits to the wealthiest.
HMRC has confirmed mandatory Making Tax Digital rules for income over £30,000 from April 2027, extending to £20,000 from April 2028 for sole traders and landlords.
John Healey hints at DWP cuts and welfare reforms under PM Andy Burnham, saying Labour has a 'moral duty' to overhaul benefits system.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirmed the under-16s social media ban will start in March 2027, making the UK the first country to implement such a comprehensive ban.
New EU 'Made in Europe' rules could raise UK car costs, requiring 70% of vehicle value from the bloc, sparking industry concerns.
The DVLA is examining four areas to strengthen number plate checks, including penalties, MOT tests, supplier screening and police equipment, after a consultation closed in May.
Labour is reportedly considering raising the income tax personal allowance at the October Budget, which could boost low-income households and protect pensioners from tax.
Lib Dems pledge £17bn income tax cut: tax-free allowance to £15,000, 40p rate to £56,000, 45p to £130,000, lifting 2.5m out of tax.
Andy Burnham is considering a £14bn capital gains tax raid to fund raising the personal tax-free allowance to £15,570, as proposed by Labour donor Dale Vince.
Unite's Sharon Graham calls on PM Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey to end the freeze on the £12,570 personal tax allowance, arguing low earners face 'eye-watering' tax bills ahead of the October 28 Budget.
Leaked documents reveal Andy Burnham's government may reduce taxes for workers earning over £100,000, addressing the 60% tax trap, amid claims he borrowed from Sir Keir Starmer's plans.
Berkeley Group urges the Government to cap stamp duty at 1% for first-time buyers and downsizers, and remove the 5% investor surcharge, to help meet the 300,000 new homes target.
Baroness Therese Coffey has told the House of Lords she would favour a 'double lock' mechanism over the state pension triple lock, warning the current pledge may need to be scrapped.
Mayors in England could gain powers to charge a nightly levy on hotel and Airbnb stays under new Labour plans, with Angela Rayner expected to outline the change on Thursday.
A thinktank proposes a legal minimum for Universal Credit so claimants can afford essentials. Polling shows 59% public support, rising to 72% among Labour 2024 voters.
Compass thinktank urges DWP to introduce an Essentials Guarantee, ensuring Universal Credit never falls below £120 weekly for singles and £205 for couples, costing £15bn initially.