Andy Burnham Keeps £35,000 Winter Fuel Payment Threshold
Under new PM Andy Burnham, the £35,000 income threshold for Winter Fuel Payments remains, meaning around 3 million over-65s no longer receive the payment.
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State Pension Rises £575 for Some, £440 for Others
The state pension rises by £575 for new retirees in 2026/27, but pre-2016 pensioners receive only £440 more, widening the gap under the triple lock.
Pensioners with Small Private Pensions Face Income Tax
Hundreds of thousands more pensioners with small private pensions face income tax as the £12,570 allowance stays frozen; Burnham pledges to 'look at it'.
Pensioners face record £29.8bn tax bill despite pledge
New HMRC data shows retirees paid a record £29.8bn income tax in 2024-25, up 40% in two years, as 9.5m pensioners face tax despite Labour's state pension pledge
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DWP £10k Rule Under Burnham Benefits 22 Million
Over 22 million employees are now saving into workplace pensions under the DWP's £10,000 earnings rule, frozen since 2014/15, with experts calling for policy changes to boost lower earners' retirement outcomes.
HMRC Penalises Innocent Errors on Tax Returns
HMRC plans to penalise careless errors on self-assessment returns, with fines potentially reaching 30%, expanding its definition of deliberate mistakes to include innocent errors.
Stop £12,860 Pension Rise, Burnham Told
Thinktank director Stephen Millard warns Andy Burnham to scrap the triple lock to fully fund social care, as the state pension rises to £12,860.
Andy Burnham to Announce Council Tax Rebate Plan
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will tomorrow unveil plans to give regional mayors control over local income tax, potentially leading to household rebates.
DWP Urged to Cut £4 Weekly from State Pensioners Over 73
Andy Burnham's government faces calls to scrap the triple lock, cutting £4 weekly from state pensions for those over 73, to fund social care reforms and reduce national debt.
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DWP confirms 76 PIP eye and ear conditions as Burnham plans cuts
The DWP has published the full list of 76 eye and ear conditions qualifying for PIP as PM Andy Burnham signals welfare cuts to fund social care.
Supermarkets Demand New Food Rules Under PM Burnham
Five major UK supermarkets and leading charities have called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce a Good Food Bill, warning that the next food shock is inevitable and food security must become a national priority.
Burnham Confirms £82 Savings for Road Users
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces £45 VAT cut on energy bills and £1 bus fare reduction, saving households £82 from October.
Andy Burnham Rules Out £74,737 Death Tax
Andy Burnham's spokesperson has ruled out a £74,737 death tax on mortgage-free homeowners, dismissing rumours of a 10% estate levy to fund social care reforms.
Burnham Urged to Cut £6 from State Pension
Andy Burnham faces pressure to cut £6 a week from state pensioners born after 1953 as NIESR warns there is no fiscal room for the triple lock, urging higher taxes or spending cuts to fund social care.
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DWP Told to Halt £9,854 Pension Payments Plan
PM Burnham commits to triple lock but NIESR warns of £24bn budget hole, urging pension freeze to fund social care. Unison backs overhaul.
Petrol and Diesel Cars Banned 2030 Under Burnham
New petrol and diesel car sales will be banned from 2030 under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, forcing drivers to switch to electric vehicles in the biggest motoring shake-up in years.
Santander Legal Action Over Three-Day Office Rule
Santander is being taken to an employment tribunal by the TBU Union over plans to force TSB staff into the office three days a week from April 2027, following the £2.6bn takeover.
Andy Burnham hints at 10% death tax for social care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces backlash over proposed 10% death tax on estates to fund social care, with Reform UK claiming it would cost mortgage-free homeowners £50,669.
Burnham Urged to Scrap Pension Triple Lock for Care
Andy Burnham has been urged to scrap the state pension triple lock, which would save £24 a month per pensioner born after 1951, to fund his proposed National Care Service, according to experts.
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Burnham's £75k Death Tax Plan for Mortgage-Free Homes
Andy Burnham's proposed 10% inheritance tax could cost mortgage-free homeowners £74,737 on average, with Reform UK criticising the plan as a 'death tax' amid social care funding debates.
Cheadle MP Vows to Hold PM Burnham Accountable
Cheadle MP Tom Morrison welcomes Andy Burnham becoming PM but vows to keep pushing for local issues like flooding, Stepping Hill, and Cheadle station.
Burnham Government Weighs DWP Cash Payment Alternatives
Pat McFadden reappointed as DWP minister as Labour government explores four alternatives to PIP cash payments, including therapy and employment support.
Burnham Tax £788 for £50k Earners
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's planned social care reforms could see workers earning £50,000 pay an extra £788 a year in mandatory contributions to fund a new £18bn care system.
Burnham Faces Tax Hike Calls Over £24bn Gap
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Labour government faces a £24bn shortfall, prompting think tank Niesr to recommend income tax increases despite manifesto pledges, with HMRC data showing a 1p rise could raise over £10bn.
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Andy Burnham to Strip Benefits for Two Rule Breaks
Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to strip DWP benefits from young claimants who refuse training or voluntary work, aiming to reduce the £333bn welfare bill.
Healey Urged on Pension Tax-Free Cash in Budget
New Chancellor John Healey faces calls to avoid speculation over pension tax-free cash changes, after a similar situation under predecessor Rachel Reeves led to billions in early withdrawals.
Burnham rules out PIP and Universal Credit cuts
Andy Burnham has ruled out crude cuts to Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit, reassuring benefits claimants amid rising welfare costs and political backlash.
Burnham Warned to Shield Disabled and Low-Income from Cuts
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces revolt from his own MPs if he pursues punitive welfare cuts, with demands to shield disabled people and low-income families.
Andy Burnham Rules Out £1,296 Property Tax on Homes
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has rejected reports of replacing council tax and stamp duty with a 0.48% land tax, which would cost average homeowners £1,296 annually. He confirms no such changes are coming.
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Burnham Urged to Scrap £94 PIP for Teens
Andy Burnham faces mounting pressure to end £94 weekly PIP payments for 16- and 17-year-olds, amid reports teenagers earn more on welfare than in work, as DWP costs soar.
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