Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces ban on misleading discounts and subscription traps as first 'everyday fix' to help households with cost of living, backed by Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce a new rule on Monday to tackle subscription traps, potentially saving households £168 a year. The measure, brought forward to January, aims to make cancelling subscriptions easier and costs clearer.
The Renters Rights Act introduces major changes for landlords, including end of Section 21, affecting insurance and rental market. Learn key updates.
Aegon proposes early access to state and private pensions up to three years early, as DWP state pension age rises to 67 by 2028. Reduced weekly payments could help vulnerable workers.
New laws will regulate funeral directors after Robert Bush's horrific crimes exposed a lack of oversight, bringing mandatory licensing and inspections to the sector.
State pension age rises to 67 between 2026-2028, affecting millions. Full new state pension pays £241.30 weekly. DWP confirms phased increase under new rules.
The Government is expected to announce changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) at the October Budget 2026, with specifics on benefit rates and increases for April 2027.
A report by the Prosperity Institute claims net zero will cost households £1,400 a year by 2030, with £40bn taxpayer cost. The think tank warns of 'serious economic damage'.
Walsall councillors approved the next phase of £20m government funding for Brownhills via the Pride in Place programme, with the council acting as accountable body.
Solihull planners have refused permission for a four-bedroom home in Olton after neighbours raised concerns about loss of garden privacy and amenity.
Major plans to demolish and rebuild Fortis Academy in Great Barr have been recommended for approval, with the council citing significant educational and community benefits.
The Department for Transport has confirmed National Highways will focus on high-risk roads to cut deaths, with decisions now falling to Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
A 20m 5G mast proposed for Walsall Road in Sutton Four Oaks faces objections over visual impact, but council officers recommend approval, citing coverage needs.
Think tank urges DWP and Andy Burnham to base Universal Credit minimum income floor on 12-month rolling average, boosting support for volatile earners.
Andy Burnham's government considers compulsory eye tests for drivers over 70, potentially impacting DWP benefit claimants with free eye test eligibility.
Rossendale's Pride in Place scheme brings £20m for local-led regeneration in Rawtenstall, Waterfoot, and Crawshawbooth, with a ten-year plan approved by the government.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to increase the basic income tax rate to 30% for workers earning under £50,270 to fund self-employed benefits like sick pay and parental leave.
Andy Burnham's government will confiscate powers from councils restricting pub vertical drinking or bar orders, backing mayor Sadiq Khan against Westminster's draft policy.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will 'look at' raising the personal tax-free allowance, currently frozen at £12,570 until 2031, costing people £3,500.
HMRC proposes monthly tax payments from April 2029, risking double payments in first year for self-employed, experts warn.
RWE's synchronous condenser at Pembroke goes live, first of 16 under NESO's Stability Pathfinder, providing clean inertia to cut emissions and save £9bn.
Fifteen Cotswold parish and town councils have sent a joint letter to the government opposing the 'flawed' target to build nearly 19,000 homes, citing infrastructure and affordability concerns.
Andy Burnham's government is considering penalty points for drivers failing to ensure child passengers wear seat belts, part of the Road Safety Strategy published in January.
Bright Blue thinktank urges Andy Burnham to introduce a 13p tax band for incomes between £5,000 and £12,570, aiming to ease the burden on low earners.
Bright Blue think tank urges PM Andy Burnham to raise all tax rates, including a 40p to 48p hike for higher earners, to fund self-employed benefits.
A think tank urges PM Andy Burnham to raise the state pension age to 70 by 2035, citing fiscal sustainability and rising life expectancy, affecting millions.
DVLA confirms new registration rules for classic cars, aligning with 40-year historic definition and CKD imports, following HVUG and HCVA meetings.
From October, DWP can check bank accounts and take direct repayments from Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA households to combat fraud and recover debt.
Intergenerational Foundation urges Andy Burnham to means-test state pension for wealthy retirees, citing income inequality and sustainability concerns.
Andy Burnham's government may update speed limits in England, following a Road Safety Strategy consultation. New guidance could be published by mid-August, affecting local authorities and drivers nationwide.