Kemi Badenoch has pledged to keep the DWP state pension triple lock, saying rising costs would not be a problem if the economy grew faster. Labour's Andy Burnham has proposed adjusting the pledge from 2030.
HMRC confirms the tax-free Personal Allowance can be boosted to £16,320 via the Rent-a-Room scheme, as Andy Burnham considers a £15,570 threshold proposed by Dale Vince.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out scrapping the state pension triple lock during the current Parliament, despite growing calls from the OECD and others over its cost.
Prince Harry's team has confirmed his first public engagements since returning to the UK, including the Invictus Spirit Awards and WellChild, amid the ongoing row with the Royal Household.
Amando Lawrence, 34, of Terrace Road, Birmingham, pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and without insurance at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on September 1.
Richard Parker's job offer to ousted Sandwell Labour leader Kerrie Carmichael is under internal review after BirminghamLive raised cronyism concerns. Flaws found in appointment process.
Andy Burnham faced Kemi Badenoch at his first PMQs, defending welfare cuts and PIP review delays until 2027, focusing on youth support.
Brentwood MP Alex Burghart will vote against the reintroduced Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, citing concerns over safeguards and implementation.
Andy Burnham confirms new Labour government powers from early 2027 to deport foreign criminals immediately after sentencing, blocking their return to the UK.
Andy Burnham has confirmed that six categories of offenders, including manslaughter and death by dangerous driving, will be blocked from early release under new prison sentence rules.
Around four million pensioners will not get Winter Fuel Payments this year after the Government introduced a £35,000 income threshold. The payments, worth £200 or £300, will now be clawed back by HMRC from those earning above the limit.
DWP confirms four groups won't get the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment despite meeting age rules. Find out who's excluded and what it means for your heating costs.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Andy Burnham confirms Triple Lock, likely boosting full state pension to £251.19 weekly for younger retirees, based on wage growth data.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's triple lock pledge likely to raise full state pension by £515 to £13,062 annually, based on wage growth.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
PM Andy Burnham nears decision on Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields as consultations close, with Labour split and environmental groups urging refusal.
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.
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.