New IHT Rules for Unused Pensions from April 2027
From 6 April 2027, unused pension funds and death benefits will be included in estates for Inheritance Tax. HMRC guidance emerges, adding responsibilities for personal representatives.
Category : Local Policies
Burnham Government Considers New Red Light Camera Rule
Andy Burnham's government is considering new guidance on red light cameras and speed limits to cut road deaths by 65% by 2035, with updates expected in August.
Six driving licence changes considered for older drivers
Andy Burnham's government is weighing six changes to driving rules for over-70s, including mandatory eyesight tests, after a consultation ended in May. The measures aim to cut road deaths while preserving independence.
Burnham gets time to review state pension tax rule before Budget
Andy Burnham has been given time to review the state pension tax rule before the October Budget. Changes could affect millions of pensioners by April 2027.
Burnham Weighs Mandatory Driving Test Rules
Andy Burnham's government is considering mandatory minimum learning periods for category B driving licences, with a consultation closed and an update due mid-August.
DWP confirms change to 12 benefits before end of August
DWP will move payments due on August 31, 2026 bank holiday to August 28. Universal Credit, PIP, state pension among 12 affected benefits.
Speed Camera Rule Change Considered by Government
The government is considering closing a speeding prosecution loophole by changing the 6-month time limit, as part of a new Road Safety Strategy.
Burnham Property Tax: £190 Savings for £300k Homes
Labour PM Andy Burnham's new property tax proposal could save households in £300,000 homes £190 annually, replacing the 'unfair' council tax system.
Lowe Pledges to Raise Higher Rate Tax Threshold to £100k
Rupert Lowe proposes raising the higher-rate tax threshold from £50,271 to £100,000 if he becomes PM, aiming to boost the economy and attract wealth creators back to Britain.
Lowe Pledges £16,000 Tax-Free Allowance
Rupert Lowe proposes raising the HMRC personal tax-free allowance to £16,000 if he becomes PM, aiming to cut income tax and boost household finances.
Burnham urged to scrap holiday tax costing families £100
Andy Burnham faces pressure to scrap a visitor levy that could add £100 to UK family holidays, with UKHospitality proposing a 'Holiday Bonus' instead.
Burnham Urged to Equalise CGT with Income Tax
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is urged to equalise capital gains tax with income tax, potentially raising £12bn annually, according to IPPR's Carsten Jung and Lord Kinnock.
Burnham urged to raise tax-free allowance for two groups
Andy Burnham urged to increase £12,570 tax-free allowance for state pensioners and low-income households, as Civil Service Pensioners Alliance calls for change ahead of October Budget.
Burnham's first plan to cut DWP benefits bill emerges
Andy Burnham's first DWP reform targets NEETs: 1,012,000 young people, a 12-year high, with National Grid pledging 5,000 jobs.
Burnham urged to align CGT with income tax in Budget
Labour peer Lord Kinnock urges Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey to raise Capital Gains Tax rates in October Budget, potentially increasing additional-rate taxpayers' CGT by up to 21%.
Two HMRC Schemes Lift Allowance to £21,330
Two HMRC schemes – Marriage Allowance and Rent a Room – can boost your personal tax-free allowance to £21,330, despite no immediate change from Andy Burnham.
Motorcyclists fined by new ANPR cameras at Bala lake
Eight Devon motorcyclists face £960 in fines after new ANPR parking cameras at Llyn Tegid, Bala caught them twice — as locals petition for free access.
Drivers face three points in new road safety crackdown
Drivers without seatbelts could face three penalty points under Andy Burnham's road safety plans, including lower drink-drive limit and older driver tests.
West Midlands Mayor Vows New Tax Powers for Jobs and Homes
Richard Parker will use new tax powers from Prime Minister Andy Burnham to boost jobs, affordable housing, and transport in the West Midlands, leveraging a share of income tax and business rates.
Burnham's Pay-Per-Mile Tax Risks £800 for EV Drivers
Andy Burnham's commitment to pay-per-mile eVED car tax could hit drivers of Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes with charges above £800 annually, combining 3p per mile rate and expensive car supplement.
Andy Burnham urges in-person interviews for young
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged employers to replace video call interviews with face-to-face meetings, claiming online hiring disadvantages young people seeking work.
Reform UK Scraps Sandwell Borough of Sanctuary Status
Reform councillors in Sandwell have voted to scrap the borough's 'Borough of Sanctuary' status, a move opponents call 'calculated nastiness' and 'promoting division instead of cohesion.'
Andy Burnham A&E Plan for Over-65s
Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils social care reforms to reduce A&E visits by over-65s, which surged from 3.3m to 5.8m annually. Green Party criticises exclusion from cross-party talks.
Reform UK Accused of Breaking Walsall School Vow
Reform UK councillors in Walsall are accused of 'chickening out' after walking out of a meeting on a controversial 1,000-pupil school on Reedswood Park woodland, despite pre-election promises to oppose it.
West Oxfordshire Proposes £1,000 Fine for Dog Fouling
Dog owners in West Oxfordshire could face £100 fines or up to £1,000 prosecution under proposed Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle dog fouling.
Burnham's £950 Council Tax Plan for Fairer System
Prime Minister Andy Burnham explores replacing council tax with a land tax or proportional property tax, potentially saving households in Hartlepool £950 a year and benefiting 75% of homes across England.
Andy Burnham to Change PIP Points Threshold for Two Groups
Andy Burnham is set to change the PIP points threshold for claimants with milder illnesses and disabilities, as part of a welfare overhaul. Lord Blunkett calls cash payments 'ridiculous'.
11 DWP and HMRC Benefits Changing in August Under Andy Burnham
11 DWP and HMRC benefits, including Universal Credit and PIP, will be paid early in August due to the Bank Holiday, under new PM Andy Burnham.
Burnham to Attach Conditions to DWP Benefits Payments
Andy Burnham plans to attach new work-related conditions to DWP benefits payments, as Lord Blunkett backs the move to reduce the welfare bill. Critics warn it could be counterproductive.
Milburn Review to propose Universal Credit reforms for young NEETs
The Milburn Review will send solutions to Andy Burnham's government on the NEET crisis by August, potentially recommending Universal Credit cuts for under-22s, sparking disability rights concerns.
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