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.
Category : Westminster Updates
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Schools Close as Record Heatwave Hits West Midlands
A record-breaking heatwave forces school closures and causes travel disruption across the West Midlands, with temperatures soaring above 38°C.
Black Country Bishop Charged with Rape Due in Court
A bishop from the Black Country faces court after being charged with two counts of rape, with the alleged offences dating back several years.
Andy Burnham's PM Policies: Full Breakdown
Andy Burnham, expected to become PM after Starmer's resignation, outlines key policies including transport, utilities, economy, housing, social care, and devolution.
Murder arrest after man's body found at Peak District stone circle
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a 26-year-old man was found at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in the Peak District on June 22.
Starmer to Remain MP After Stepping Down as PM
Keir Starmer will stay on as an MP after resigning as Prime Minister, with a new Labour leader expected by August. No 10 confirms no by-election needed.
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Grooming Gang Inquiry Locations Announced; Birmingham MP Urges Inclusion
The national grooming gang inquiry will first investigate London, Oldham, Bradford, and Keighley. Birmingham MP Jess Phillips argues the city should be included due to unreported cases.
DWP State Pension Age Review Could Bring Changes
A new DWP state pension age review, launched in July 2025, may lead to rule changes based on life expectancy data and independent reports, as required by the Pensions Act 2014.
UK households face £1,000 Burnham property tax threat
Millions of UK households could face an extra £991 per year in council tax under Andy Burnham's proposed land value tax, with London homeowners hit hardest.
Burnham Fails to Inspire Birmingham Voters as PM
Birmingham voters express mixed feelings about Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister, with some indifferent and others critical of his left-wing politics.
Teen arrested after missing schoolgirl, 14, found dead
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of missing schoolgirl Lilly, 14, was discovered in Duffryn Park, Blaina, south Wales. Gwent Police are investigating.
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UK Tax Gap Hits £59.2 Billion, Up £6.4 Billion in a Year
HMRC data reveals the tax gap surged to £59.2 billion, a £6.4 billion increase from the previous year, threatening the government's £8.8 billion annual revenue target by 2029.
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