Pensioners born before 1953 set for £413 Triple Lock boost
State pensioners born before 1953 are set for a 4.3% Triple Lock rise worth £413 a year as PM Andy Burnham confirms the mechanism stays in place.
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Price Bailey: 68% of businesses distrust Parliament
Two-thirds of British businesses now distrust Parliament, a new Price Bailey report warns. The findings mark a record low and threaten investment and growth.
Burnham VAT cut slammed over £216 public EV tax gap
Drivers without driveways still pay £216 a year in VAT on public EV charging despite Andy Burnham's electricity bill tax cut, widening the driveway divide.
Four groups excluded from Burnham's £300 Winter Fuel Payment
The £300 Winter Fuel Payment will not be paid to four groups of state pensioners under Andy Burnham's cost-of-living government, the PM has said.
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Labour MPs Ready to Back Andy Burnham's Welfare Cuts
Labour MPs are poised to support new welfare cuts after Andy Burnham vowed to get serious on the issue, citing defence spending and electoral pressures.
Benefit claimants may get energy bill support this winter
Universal Credit and Pension Credit households could receive energy bill help under Andy Burnham's government if a targeted winter relief package is confirmed.
DWP benefit payment changes for August bank holiday
The DWP will move benefit payment dates in August due to the bank holiday, affecting Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, ESA and state pension claimants.
Veterans Hit by £463 Monthly Cuts in DWP Pension Raid
Up to 68,000 veterans on Universal Credit face benefit reductions as DWP treats military pensions as unearned income; one ex-serviceman told to repay £8,800.
Burnham confirms triple lock, state pension to rise 4.3%
State pension set to rise by 4.3% in April 2027 as Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirms triple lock, adding £540 a year for full-rate pensioners.
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Burnham and Healey warned on state pension tax
State pensioners living solely on their pension will not face HMRC tax bills under new PM Andy Burnham, but Independent Age warns questions remain.
Healey urged to rule out pension raid as savers lose £63k
Chancellor John Healey is urged to rule out pension tax-free cash changes as savers risk losing £63,000 each following early withdrawals under speculation.
Burnham and Healey confirm £12,860 pensioner tax threshold
Andy Burnham and John Healey have confirmed state pensioners living solely on the state pension will not pay income tax, with the personal allowance rising to £12,860.
Low earners can claim £252 tax break via Marriage Allowance
Marriage Allowance could give low-income households a £252 yearly tax saving, but two million eligible couples are missing out on the government perk.
Burnham: No Commitment on Tax Threshold, Budget to Review
Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed no commitment to raising the personal allowance, but the October Budget will review the £12,570 threshold.
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DWP confirms early £965 state pension payment in August
DWP confirms that state pensioners receiving the full new state pension will get £965 paid early in August, ahead of the Summer Bank Holiday on 31 August.
Andy Burnham urged to change pension taper rules for 600,000
Andy Burnham faces urgent calls to change pension taper rules after HMRC data shows 600,000 high earners are affected, with 114,000 more within five years.
State Pension Could Rise by £602 Next Year, Forecast Says
The full state pension could rise to £13,149.88 a year by 2027, an increase of £602, according to new forecasts as the triple lock stays unchanged.
£3,648 a year more for three-child Universal Credit families
Labour scraps two-child benefit cap: Universal Credit families with three children receive £304 more per month, £3,648 a year, under Burnham and Healey.
Freeview switch-off considered as August deadline nears
Ministers are considering switching off Freeview by 2034 or 2044, as consultation deadline nears and concerns grow over affordability and emergency alerts.
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Burnham and Healey Keep State Pension Triple Lock for 13 Million
Andy Burnham and John Healey have confirmed the state pension triple lock for 13 million over-65s, ruling out changes in this Parliament despite OECD calls.
DWP Benefit Payment Dates Shift for August Bank Holiday
The DWP will bring forward Universal Credit, PIP, ESA and state pension payments to Friday 28 August 2026, due to the August bank holiday being on 31 August.
Andy Burnham confirms pension triple lock for UK retirees
Andy Burnham has confirmed the state pension triple lock will remain, guaranteeing pensioners under 77 an extra £313 a year from next April.
Pensioners Get £200 or £300 Winter Fuel Payment
Millions of state pensioners born before 1960 will receive one-off Winter Fuel Payments of £200 or £300 starting in November, under new PM Andy Burnham.
DWP to Cancel Driving Licences in October Under New Rule
DWP will begin cancelling driving licences from October under new powers to recover benefit debts, with a two-month warning issued to claimants.
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Burnham VAT Cut: £3 a Month Saving for Households
Andy Burnham's VAT cut on energy bills will save typical households just £3 a month, the SNP claims, urging bolder action on cost of living.
DWP State Pension August 2026: Early Payments
State pension and other DWP benefits will be paid early in August 2026 because of the summer bank holiday on 31 August, with payments moved to Friday 28 August.
Burnham and Healey Budget date set for October 28
The first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey will be unveiled on October 28, setting out tax and spending plans.
Burnham personal allowance decision due in October Budget
PM Andy Burnham will announce in the October 28 Budget whether income tax personal allowance rises from £12,570, with no commitment yet amid mounting pressure.
Andy Burnham announces cost-of-living bonus for everyone
The new PM Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills, saving households £45 a year, and caps bus fares at £2 in his first cost-of-living package.
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Burnham axes two-child cap, boosting Universal Credit
Universal Credit households with three children now receive an extra £304 monthly, with £608 for four kids, after Labour scrapped the two-child benefit cap.
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