HMRC Inheritance Tax Loophole: Expert Tips for 2027 Change
From 2027, pensions will be subject to inheritance tax. Experts suggest annuities as a loophole to avoid tax, with joint annuities for unmarried partners and policies for adult children.
Category : Westminster Updates
Andy Burnham Expected PM July 20, Only Birmingham MP Could Stop Him
Andy Burnham is set to become prime minister on July 20 if no other candidate emerges. Birmingham MP Al Carns is the only potential challenger, needing 81 MP nominations by July 16.
Andy Burnham Expected to Become PM on July 20; Only Birmingham MP Can Stop Him
Andy Burnham is expected to become prime minister on July 20, with Birmingham MP Al Carns the only potential challenger for the Labour leadership.
Gen Z Warned Over HMRC Tax Change Impact
Nearly one in four Gen Z adults rely on inheritance for retirement, but HMRC changes from April 2027 may disrupt plans. Standard Life warns against relying on inheritance.
Andy Burnham on PIP Cuts: Key Quotes and Plans
Andy Burnham has outlined his views on welfare cuts, including PIP, as he prepares to potentially become PM. He aims to reduce the benefits bill without crude cuts.
Gordon Brown Becomes PM in 2007: True or False Quiz
On June 27, 2007, Gordon Brown became UK Prime Minister after serving as Chancellor. Plus, a true/false quiz and cryptic clues for jobs.
Solihull MP warns village pubs need faster support
Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti leads a debate at Westminster Hall, warning that village pubs in his constituency risk closure without more rapid government financial aid.
HMRC Confirms £33 Monthly Tax Deductions for Pensioners
HMRC will automatically deduct £200 Winter Fuel Payments from up to 2 million state pensioners under 80 with income over £35,000, via £17 monthly tax increases.
DWP Breaks Silence on State Pension Tax Plan
The DWP has responded to reports that the Treasury is considering deducting income tax from state pension payments before retirees receive them, denying any policy change.
Burnham Could Withhold State Pension Tax
Andy Burnham could decide to automatically withhold income tax from state pension payments before they reach accounts, as part of a DWP reform proposal to tax pensions before payout.
Met Office and BBC Confirm Heatwave End Hour
The Met Office and BBC Weather confirm the UK heatwave ends at 9pm on June 27, with temperatures dropping below 20C by June 29, reaching 16C in the early morning.
UK tourists in France face public drinking ban from Friday noon
Paris bans public alcohol consumption from noon Friday as hospitals reach saturation during heatwave, with 55 drownings reported.
Burnham's Triple Lock: £1,071 Monthly State Pension
Andy Burnham commits to Triple Lock, forecasting state pension rise to £12,861 per year (£1,071 monthly) if he becomes PM, based on minimum 2.5% increase.
Crown Estate Reports £210m Profit from Welsh Assets
The Crown Estate generated £210m profit from Welsh assets in 2025/26, mostly from Mona offshore wind farm option fees. Calls for devolution to Wales continue.
Three DWP benefits at risk from Burnham crackdown
Andy Burnham's potential crackdown on welfare could target Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA, as DWP fraud and error costs £10bn annually.
Burnham's Under-16 Social Media and VPN Ban Plan
Andy Burnham signals he will pursue Sir Keir Starmer's social media and VPN ban for under-16s if he becomes Prime Minister, citing mental health harms and cross-party support.
Five West Midlands asylum hotels close in Home Office purge
Home Office ends contracts with five hotels in Birmingham, Dudley, and West Midlands housing asylum seekers, part of a government purge to close all such hotels by 2029.
Burnham commits to £13,183 pension payments
Andy Burnham pledges to maintain the triple lock, ensuring state pensioners receive £13,183 by 2029 if he becomes Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's exit.
Andy Burnham Next PM? UK VPN Rules Update Expected July
Andy Burnham emerges as front-runner to replace Sir Keir Starmer as PM. New VPN and social media restrictions are expected in July, with government committed to timeframe despite Starmer's resignation.
Met Office Issues Three Thunderstorm Warnings for 112 Areas
The Met Office has issued three thunderstorm warnings for Friday, affecting 112 areas across Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, and Wales, with heavy rain and potential disruption.
Met Office: UK Heatwave Ends June 27, Lasts Longer Than Expected
The Met Office confirms the UK heatwave will end at 9pm on Saturday, June 27, with amber warnings extended across eastern and southeastern England, where temperatures could reach 34°C.
Reeves Confirms £120 Fuel Duty Cut Before Demotion
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends fuel duty cut until end of year, saving drivers £120 since 2025, as she faces replacement by Andy Burnham after Keir Starmer's exit.
Burnham Vows to Scrap Inheritance Tax as PM
Andy Burnham confirms plans to abolish inheritance tax, replacing it with a flat 10% care levy on estates, as he eyes becoming Prime Minister.
Andy Burnham appoints James Purnell as chief of staff
Andy Burnham, set to become Prime Minister in July, announces James Purnell as chief of staff, signalling a tough stance on welfare reform and benefit conditionality.
Burnham on Course for PM as Nominations Close Unopposed
Andy Burnham is poised to become Prime Minister after nominations close on July 16 with no other candidates. Labour MPs express caution over his unopposed ascent.
Burnham told to rule out £247 weekly DWP payments if PM
Andy Burnham faces calls to scrap the triple lock and rule out £246.95 weekly state pension payments from 2027-28, as Aegon urges reform for sustainability.
Burnham May Cut Pension Increases for 13 Million
Andy Burnham becoming PM could mean smaller state pension increases for 13 million retirees under a simplified triple lock, saving billions, according to BBC analysis.
Burnham urged to keep triple lock as £551 pension boost looms
Andy Burnham faces pressure to uphold the triple lock, which would see state pensions rise by £551 to £12,569 by 2026-27, as Tories and campaigners warn against scrapping it.
DWP Urged to Crack Down on Benefit Fraud After 4,000 Fewer Caught
The DWP faces calls for an 'immediate crackdown' after benefit fraud prosecutions fell over 90% since 2017, with only 385 cases last year, sparking accusations of 'decriminalising' fraud.
Burnham Vows to Keep Triple Lock Despite Advisors' Warnings
Andy Burnham plans to defy DWP advice and maintain the state pension triple lock, warning that scrapping it would be 'very damaging' to trust.
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