Heskey: Blues Must Be Realistic About Promotion
Ex-Blues striker Emile Heskey says Birmingham City's owners must be realistic about promotion, expecting Wolves and West Ham to dominate the Championship next season.
Category : Westminster Updates
DWP Timms Review: Major PIP Reforms Recommended
The DWP Timms Review interim report finds PIP assessments not fit for purpose, recommending radical reform to address rising claimant numbers and dehumanising process.
DWP State Pension Payments Could Double to 9% GDP by 2075
State pension spending could rise from 4.8% to 8.6% of GDP by 2075 due to the triple lock, warns OBR. Treasury reaffirms commitment to the policy.
Nigel Farage resigns as MP, will stand in by-election
Nigel Farage resigns as Clacton MP amid scrutiny over funding from convicted fraudster George Cottrell and a £5m gift. He will stand in the by-election.
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Nigel Farage Resigns as MP, Plans Clacton By-Election
Nigel Farage resigns as Clacton MP amid scrutiny over financial support from a convicted fraudster and a £5m gift, vowing to stand in the by-election.
New €20 ETIAS for UK Tourists Delayed to 2027
The ETIAS visa waiver for UK tourists aged 18-70 visiting the EU has been delayed again, now expected to launch in 2027 due to EES issues. The fee is set at €20.
DWP Triple Lock Pension Perk Warned Unsustainable
The OBR warns the Triple Lock, a DWP perk since 2011, is unsustainable, with public debt forecast to reach 300% of GDP by 2075.
Burnham: two benefits excluded from DWP reforms
Andy Burnham confirms state pension triple lock will be protected, excluding two benefits from welfare cuts despite pressure to reduce DWP spending.
Labour Demands Electoral Probe Into Nigel Farage Over Support
Labour has urged the Electoral Commission to investigate Nigel Farage over financial support from convicted fraudster George Cottrell, claiming undeclared gifts may have broken the law.
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Andy Burnham confirms £312 extra in state pensioner bank accounts
Andy Burnham, Labour PM-in-waiting and MP for Makerfield, confirms he will keep the state pension triple lock, guaranteeing a £312 annual increase for pensioners.
Burnham Faces Pension Tax Freeze Decision for 600,000 Retirees
Over 600,000 pensioners face income tax as frozen tax bands and rising state pensions push them over the threshold. Andy Burnham must decide on extending the freeze.
DWP Urged to Tighten PIP Eligibility for 4 Health Conditions
Over 100,000 young people with ADHD now claim PIP. Alan Milburn and think tank urge DWP to tighten criteria for ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression.
Harry's Palace Offer Withdrawn Ahead of UK Visit
Prince Harry's UK visit is in disarray after Buckingham Palace withdrew its accommodation offer, citing Tuesday's judgment in his case against Associated Newspapers.
Burnham Triple Lock Could Boost Pensions £1,895
Andy Burnham's commitment to the triple lock could see the full state pension rise by £1,895 over three years, reaching £14,442 by 2029/30.
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DWP Reforms: Scrap PIP for Three Conditions
The Centre for Social Justice urges DWP to remove PIP for mild anxiety, depression, or ADHD, saving £7.4bn by 2029/30, with £1bn reinvested in NHS therapy and employment support.
Burnham Plans 'Necessary' DWP Shake-Up, Says Milburn
Alan Milburn says Andy Burnham knows welfare reform is 'absolutely necessary' to tackle the NEET crisis, planning a DWP shake-up as PM.
UK Passport Rule 2028: EU Expats Face Higher Uni Fees
From 2028, British passport holders living in the EU will lose home fee status at UK universities, facing international fees and no student loans, warns immigration lawyer Julie Moktadir.
DWP: Opt Out of Winter Fuel Payment by September or Lose It
State pensioners with income over £35,000 must opt out of Winter Fuel Payment by September 2026 or face automatic recovery by HMRC. The DWP issued a warning on X.
Andy Burnham Confirms State Pension Triple Lock Decision
Andy Burnham has confirmed he will maintain the state pension triple lock if he becomes Prime Minister, ruling out any changes despite calls to scrap the costly policy.
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Andy Burnham's Death Tax Plan Could Cost £96,000
Andy Burnham's ally proposes removing capital gains tax uplift on death, potentially leaving families with a £96,000 bill on inherited assets like buy-to-let properties.
Man Jailed 10 Years for Murder of Scots Mother in Crete
A Greek man has been sentenced to 10 years for the 2009 murder of Scottish mother Jean Hanlon in Crete, but released pending appeal due to diminished responsibility.
Army Could Recall Veterans Up to Age 65 Under £298bn Plan
The British Army may recall former personnel up to age 65 under a £298bn Defence Investment Plan, strengthening the Strategic Reserve and lowering recall thresholds for Reservists.
Fans Back Harry's Solo UK Trip After Meghan Pulls Out
Prince Harry will travel alone to the UK after Meghan Markle and their children pulled out due to denied police protection. Fans on Reddit praised the decision as 'the right thing'.
Prince Harry 'spoilt celebrity' over UK trip change
Prince Harry has been criticised by royal expert Ingrid Seward for behaving 'like a spoilt celebrity' after changing his UK trip plans at the last minute, travelling alone to London amid security concerns and leaving King Charles 'in the dark'.
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NHS Launch, Royal Intruder, and Beatles Birth
On July 5, 1948, the NHS was launched by Aneurin Bevan. Other events include a palace intruder, a bat in a bra, and Paul McCartney meeting John Lennon.
West Midlands Mayor Backs Burnham for PM on Devolution
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker backs Andy Burnham's PM bid, praising his devolution commitment and understanding of regional needs, promising more power for metro mayors.
Use Half of Pension for House Deposit Proposed
Pension consultant Hymans Robertson proposes allowing people to use up to half their pension savings or borrow against it for a home deposit, aiming to improve retirement security by boosting home ownership.
Four Sentenced in West Midlands Drugs Line Case
Four men have been jailed for their involvement in a county lines drug operation that supplied crack cocaine and heroin across the West Midlands, police said.
FIFA in Talks to Reschedule England vs Mexico Kick-Off
FIFA is negotiating with broadcasters and officials to change the kick-off time for the England vs Mexico World Cup match, aiming to avoid extreme heat and boost global viewership.
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Andy Burnham Confirms State Pension Triple Lock Plan
Andy Burnham confirms he will uphold the state pension triple lock if he becomes Prime Minister, answering key policy questions in a Q&A session.
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