Winter Fuel Payment 2026: Four Groups Excluded
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Harry and Meghan Plan UK Return Later This Month
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to move back to the UK later this month, more than six years after relocating to California, according to the Press Association.
State pensioners born after 1951 in line for £39 monthly hike
State pensioners born after 1951 could see payments rise from £965 to £1,004 per month under Andy Burnham's triple lock pledge, with wage growth likely to determine the increase next April.
State pensioners face £58 weekly gap under Burnham pledge
A 4.1% hike would raise the full state pension to £251 a week from April 2027, but the basic state pension would stay at £192, leaving some pensioners £58 less per week under Andy Burnham's triple lock commitment.
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State pensioners over 74 could get £192 weekly after Burnham pledge
State pensioners aged 74 and over could receive £192.40 per week from April 2027 after Andy Burnham vowed to keep the triple lock, with wage growth at 4.1% likely to decide the hike.
Four Groups to Miss State Pension Rise Under Burnham Triple Lock
Wage growth at 4.1% beats inflation at 2.9%, likely triggering a £515 state pension boost under Andy Burnham, but four groups will not receive the increase, experts warn.
Burnham pledge could bring £770 to pre-1953 state pensioners
Andy Burnham's triple lock pledge could deliver £770 monthly to basic state pensioners born before 1953, as wage growth at 4.1% likely decides April 2026 hike.
State Pension Rise to £251 Weekly After Triple Lock Vow
Andy Burnham confirms Triple Lock, likely boosting full state pension to £251.19 weekly for younger retirees, based on wage growth data.
Burnham £13,062 state pension plan for under-76s
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's triple lock pledge likely to raise full state pension by £515 to £13,062 annually, based on wage growth.
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State pension insulated from Reform UK DWP cuts
Reform UK has confirmed the state pension will be entirely insulated from its planned DWP benefit cuts, with spending expected to reach £180bn this year. Robert Jenrick also outlined plans to exclude foreign nationals from most benefits.
HMRC confirms 300,000 no longer file Self-Assessment
HMRC confirms 300,000 people will no longer file Self-Assessment tax returns as Labour raises the trading income threshold from £1,000 to £3,000, benefiting taxpayers under Andy Burnham.
Farage wins Clacton by-election amid security row
Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election with 22,239 votes, but avoided the count over a claimed threat. Count Binface was runner-up, and the result faced controversy.
Birmingham Evidence Published in Lords New Towns Inquiry
Birmingham resident David Barton's written evidence has been officially published by the House of Lords Built Environment Committee as part of its Modular New Towns inquiry, addressing construction barriers like supply chains and skills shortages.
SNP tells Burnham to honour £300 energy bill cut promise
SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan says Prime Minister Andy Burnham must fulfil Labour's manifesto pledge to cut energy bills by £300, noting current VAT and Budget cuts leave a £105 shortfall.
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Burnham urged to protect pension lump sums before Budget
Andy Burnham and John Healey are urged to rule out changes to pension tax-free lump sums ahead of the October Budget, after speculation caused savers to withdraw funds prematurely.
Tax-free allowance petition hits 50,000 signatures
A petition to raise the personal tax-free allowance to £18,000 has gained 50,000 signatures, forcing consideration for a Commons debate and potentially involving Andy Burnham.
Burnham Faces North Sea Drilling Decision
PM Andy Burnham nears decision on Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields as consultations close, with Labour split and environmental groups urging refusal.
Burnham to announce bills help on cost of living tour
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to reveal measures to help with bills as he starts a UK-wide cost of living tour, following energy cuts and a £2 bus fare cap.
State pension age rise to 68 could come 7 years earlier
The state pension age increase to 68 could be brought forward to 2037-2039 under Andy Burnham, seven years earlier than planned, impacting those born 1970-1977.
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Burnham's £12,570 Tax Cut Plan
Andy Burnham proposes raising personal tax allowance to £12,570, giving workers an extra £1,000 a year. The plan aims to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Restore UK Pledges to Scrap Triple Lock, Link Pensions to CPI
Restore UK, led by Rupert Lowe, pledges to scrap the state pension triple lock and link payments to CPI inflation, citing inter-generational fairness.
Sefton MP's Tourism Evidence in Parliament Inquiry
Sefton MP David Barton's submission to the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee's tourism inquiry is published, highlighting grassroots feedback on the overnight levy and industry pressures.
Eight million pensioners set for £771 after triple lock vow
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to the DWP triple lock for 2027, giving eight million state pensioners a £771 raise as wage growth hits 4.3%.
5m Pensioners to Get £1,006 Monthly After Triple Lock Vow
Five million state pensioners are set to see monthly payments rise above £1,000 after Andy Burnham vows to keep the Triple Lock, with wage growth at 4.3%.
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Burnham urged to equalise capital gains tax with income tax
Lord Kinnock has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to scrap two capital gains tax rates and align them with income tax bands, potentially raising £12bn.
State Pension Set to Rise by £236 a Month Under Triple Lock
The full state pension is forecast to climb by 4.3% next April, adding £236 a month, as Burnham confirms the triple lock and Healey prepares the Budget.
Burnham keeps Triple Lock, over-73s lose £59 a week
Andy Burnham confirms the Triple Lock will stay, leaving pensioners over 73 £59 a week worse off as the two-tier pension gap continues to widen.
DWP told to restrict PIP to genuine need after bill concern
Lee Anderson says PIP should be for those in genuine need after claimants get discounts on sex toys, holidays and designer goods in welfare row
Automatic drivers could get one-hour manual conversion
Edmund King urges Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve a one-hour conversion course for automatic licence holders to drive manuals, with 1.1m drivers affected.
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State pensioners over 73 to lose £3,059 next year
State pensioners aged over 73 will receive £3,059 less than younger retirees as the state pension rises by 4.3% under the triple lock next year.
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