Tories urge Burnham and Healey to cap student loan interest
The Conservative Party has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey to cap student loan interest at RPI inflation, as A-level students await results.
Category : Local Policies
Burnham hints at disposable barbecue ban by 2027
Prime Minister Andy Burnham urges retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues as heatwave continues, warns an outright ban could be introduced in future summers, possibly by 2027.
Burnham could scrap council tax for property tax
Andy Burnham could scrap council tax for a land or property tax. Band D bills range from £1,028 in Wandsworth to £2,625.43 in Dorset, highlighting regional disparities.
Burnham and Healey pledge no tax on state pension-only retirees
Andy Burnham and John Healey have committed to not taxing state pensioners who rely solely on the new state pension, sparing 9% of retirees from HMRC bills, according to a Hargreaves Lansdown poll.
Police paternity leave doubled to two weeks under Burnham
Paid paternity leave for police in England and Wales doubles from one to two weeks under PM Andy Burnham, aligning with mothers' leave. Research shows one in three UK fathers took no paternity leave.
Burnham cuts VAT on energy bills for all households
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a VAT cut on energy bills, reducing average household charges by around £45 a year from October, as part of measures to tackle cost-of-living pressures.
Land value tax could save band D homes £284, Burnham urged
A land value tax of 1.28% could save band D households £284, as Andy Burnham is urged to scrap council tax, according to Tax Policy Associates.
Land value tax bills could hit £2,551 for average homes
Andy Burnham urged to adopt land value tax: average band D home would face £2,551 charge, replacing outdated council tax based on 1991 values.
Burnham urged to introduce 1.28% land value tax
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is urged to introduce a 1.28% land value tax, replacing council tax and stamp duty, with two-thirds of households paying less and a third more.
Burnham confirms £2,500 off energy bills for 10 years
Andy Burnham has confirmed a £2,500 discount on energy bills over 10 years for households within 500m of new pylons, as the PM announces new grid projects.
PM Burnham unveils high street crackdown on vape and betting shops
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced planning reforms to curb new vape shops, adult gaming centres, and betting shops, giving local communities more control over high streets.
Mayor launches £20m high streets fund for Greater Manchester
Mayor Bev Craig announced a £20m high streets fund for Greater Manchester, aiming to reduce vape shops and support local independents. A taskforce will steer funding, with Middleton as a testbed.
Burnham urged to add third CGT band in tax shake-up
Andy Burnham is urged to introduce a third Capital Gains Tax band, equalising CGT rates with income tax at 20%, 40%, and 45%, as proposed by the Compass thinktank's Better! report.
Burnham urged to replace TV licence with household levy
Andy Burnham and Lisa Nandy are urged to replace the £180 TV licence with a universal household levy, rated by an independent body, with exemptions for the poorest, according to a new Compass report.
Burnham to empower councils against betting and vape shops
Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to scrap the 'aim to permit' rule and require planning permission for vape shops, betting shops, and adult gaming centres to revive high streets, with changes expected next year.
Burnham urged to enforce new parking rules
Andy Burnham is urged to bring forward a new parking code of practice, covering charges, debt recovery, grace periods, and appeals, to protect drivers from unfair fines.
HMRC confirms 4 inheritance tax perks scrapped under Burnham
HMRC will scrap four inheritance tax reliefs on pensions from April 2027, creating a two-tier system that could push effective tax rates up to 64% for families, says AJ Bell.
Burnham's £102 Boost for Drivers and Bus Users
Drivers and bus users will be £102 better off under new Andy Burnham plans, including a bus fare cap cut and VAT reduction on energy bills.
New barber shop rules under Burnham to crackdown on dodgy businesses
Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirms new rules for barber shops and hairdressers, giving police and councils power to shut down dodgy businesses for up to a year.
Burnham Confirms New Vape Shop Rules Under Premiership
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces plans to crack down on vape shops, with new planning rules to give councils more control and protect schools.
Burnham Government Unveils High Street Betting Shop Crackdown
Andy Burnham's government confirms scrapping 'aim to permit' rule, empowering councils to reject new betting shops and revitalise high streets.
Burnham Urged to Back Council Tax Cut for 19 Million Homes
Compass thinktank, led by Neal Lawson, urges PM Andy Burnham to replace council tax with a Proportional Property Tax, cutting bills for 19 million households (77% of homes).
State pensioners face 6 month wait after DWP rule change
State pensioners born between Sept 6 and Oct 5, 1960, wait 6 months longer for their state pension as the DWP age rises to 66 years and 6 months.
Burnham Urged to Close Two CGT Loopholes in Reform
Andy Burnham's government is urged to reform Capital Gains Tax, close two loopholes, and raise £11bn from the richest, according to a Better! thinktank report.
Burnham urged to back 2% wealth tax on richest
PM Andy Burnham faces pressure from ally to adopt 2% wealth tax on net wealth above £10m, raising £24bn yearly from 22,000 people.
New ISA Rules 2027: Experts Warn of Backfire
From April 6, 2027, under-65s face a £12,000 cash ISA cap. Experts warn the change may deter savers, not boost investing, despite HMRC's claim it will make people better off.
Burnham to water down ZEV Mandate rules for drivers
Andy Burnham plans to relax the ZEV Mandate, allowing half of new cars sold by 2030 to still use petrol engines, in a shift from net zero targets.
Burnham Urged to Cut DWP Benefits Ahead of National Tour
Andy Burnham faces calls to cut DWP benefits as he starts a national tour. Reform UK and Lib Dems urge action on bills and high streets.
DWP writes to Universal Credit households over October rules
DWP is contacting benefit households about new October powers to check bank accounts, withdraw money, and cancel driving licences to tackle fraud and recover debt.
Burnham to unveil 'everyday fixes' to cut costs in UK tour
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce 'everyday fixes' to cut costs, including early action on subscription traps and deceptive discounts, during his August cost of living tour.
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