Drivers Face Stricter Punishments for Idling Crackdown
Environmental Standards Scotland calls for tougher engine idling laws as outdoor air pollution causes up to 2,700 deaths annually in Scotland.
Category : Local Policies
HMRC Rule Change: 100,000 Taxpayers Not Registered
Over 100,000 taxpayers have not signed up for HMRC's Making Tax Digital system, launched in April 2026, with only half of the 216,000 required taxpayers registered.
Aldi Seeks Extended Alcohol Licence for Sutton Coldfield
Aldi Stores Limited applies for an off-sales alcohol licence from 6am to midnight daily at its Sutton Coldfield store on Brassington Avenue, with representations due by 13 July 2026.
DWP Sends Warning Letters to Pensioners in Fraud Crackdown
The DWP is sending letters to thousands of benefit claimants, including pensioners, warning them to repay debts before direct action like bank withdrawals or driving bans begins in October.
Labour MPs Push for Food Origin Labelling Law in 100 Days
Over 40 Labour MPs demand mandatory food origin labelling within 100 days to help shoppers support British farmers and end misleading labels.
DWP Urged to Close Benefits Loophole After Poland Guide
Poland's government website advises citizens on claiming UK benefits before leaving, sparking calls from MPs to close the loophole and end what critics call a 'soft-touch' system.
Andy Burnham Wealth Tax on Shares and Second Homes
Andy Burnham is planning a wealth tax on shares and second homes if he becomes Prime Minister, with potential capital gains tax hikes to fund his northern-focused agenda.
Andy Burnham's HMRC income tax shake-up explained
Andy Burnham's advisors propose devolved income tax for England, either through retention or rate-setting, as he prepares to become PM in July 2026.
Government Can Cancel Licences Over Benefit Fraud
The UK Government is introducing new powers allowing the DWP to cancel driving licences for benefit fraud, even if motorists have done nothing wrong on the roads.
Starmer Confirms VAT Cut for Wetherspoons Family Days Out
Labour government confirms VAT cut on family meals and attractions, including Wetherspoons, to reduce cost of living pressures this summer.
Burnham Adviser Seeks Major Pension Tax Relief Change
Andy Burnham's adviser Andy Haldane proposes redirecting £50bn+ pension tax relief to UK investments only, aiming to close small-business funding gaps.
DWP Letters to 1961-1977 Born: State Pension Age 67
DWP confirms letters are being sent to all UK residents born between 1961 and 1977, informing them of their state pension age of 67, following the WASPI scandal.
Benefit Debt May Lead to Driving Ban Under New DWP Rules
New DWP powers allow driving bans for benefit debts over £1,000, aiming to recover £14.6bn in overpayments and fraud over five years. Enforcement begins October 2025.
Burnham Backs £1,440 Property Tax on £300,000 Homes
Andy Burnham, expected to become PM after Starmer's resignation, supports replacing council tax with a 0.48% annual property tax, meaning £1,440 for a £300,000 home.
Starmer Confirms DWP Crackdown on Three Benefits
Outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer announces crackdown on Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit fraud, including direct bank account deductions, as he steps down.
Rachel Reeves Plans New Cash Withdrawal Rule for Over-18s
Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes scrapping the Lifetime ISA due to £10,600 penalties, replacing it with a First Time Buyer ISA for over-18s only.
Met Office Lists Areas in England Facing Heavy Rain Thursday
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of England on Thursday evening, with heavy rain, gusty winds, hail, and lightning expected as the 40C heatwave breaks.
Martin Lewis on ISA changes: new charge confirmed
The Treasury confirms a 22% levy on cash interest in stocks and shares ISAs from 2027, reducing cash ISA allowance to £12,000. Martin Lewis reacts.
Andy Burnham 'set for two major tax changes' if he becomes PM
Brits are warned of two major tax changes if Andy Burnham becomes PM, including changes to ISAs and personal allowance, with expert advice on financial planning.
New DWP Pension Credit Eligibility Rule in Force After April
A Pension Credit eligibility rule change is now in force, aligning with the state pension age increase from 66 to 67. Claimants must live in England, Scotland, or Wales and have reached State Pension age.
Starmer Rules Out WASPI Compensation as He Quits as PM
Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out compensation for three million WASPI women ahead of his departure as Prime Minister, despite an Ombudsman report recommending £2,950 payments.
Council Axes Traveller Encampment Pilot Despite Surge
Birmingham City Council has scrapped a negotiated stopping pilot for travellers due to lack of suitable sites, despite a 43% rise in unauthorised encampments last year.
Burnham Hints at 10p Income Tax Rate for Lower Earners
Andy Burnham has hinted at introducing a lower 10p income tax rate for lower earners if he becomes Prime Minister, following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation.
6 New Driving Rules Proposed for West Midlands Motorists
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster backs six new driving rules including minimum learning period and passenger restrictions to reduce young driver fatalities.
Burnham rules out DWP cuts causing backlash
Andy Burnham has ruled out making DWP benefit cuts that would cause a 'backlash' and 'turbulence', as he prepares to become the next Prime Minister following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation.
Welsh Government Urged to End Closed English Procurement Frameworks
GroupEd calls on Welsh Government to stop public bodies using closed English frameworks, which it says lock Welsh SMEs out of public sector contracts worth £11bn annually.
Burnham Rules Out DWP Benefits Eligibility Changes
Andy Burnham confirms he will not change DWP benefits eligibility if he becomes Prime Minister, focusing instead on holistic reform to tackle youth unemployment.
Burnham: pensioners £537 better off if I become PM
Andy Burnham confirms state pensioners would be £537 better off under his leadership, following a CPS analysis of Rachel Reeves' tax shield for pensioners.
Walsall hacker admits TfL cyber attack and US health breaches
Owen Flowers, 18, from Walsall, pleaded guilty to hacking Transport for London, causing £29m in losses, and targeting US healthcare companies. He is due to be sentenced on July 16.
Burnham Confirms New Income Tax Bands and 50p Rate
Andy Burnham confirms plans for new HMRC income tax bands, including a 50p additional rate and a 10p band for lowest-paid, as he prepares to become Prime Minister.
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