Andy Burnham £339 UC Top-Up for Apprenticeship Parents
Prime Minister Andy Burnham proposes a £339 weekly top-up for Universal Credit parents to prevent benefit loss when teenagers choose apprenticeships over further education.
Category : Westminster Updates
Labour MPs Urge Scrapping PIP for 633,000 with Mild Anxiety
Labour MPs have called for Personal Independence Payment to be scrapped for 633,000 claimants with mild anxiety, following Andy Burnham's signals of tougher DWP welfare conditions.
Burnham Refuses to Rule Out 10% Death Tax
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declined to exclude a 10% levy on estates, potentially impacting 650,000 families annually, to finance social care overhaul.
Driver bailed after A38 crash kills four near Derby
A driver has been bailed after a red Hyundai left the A38 near Derby, killing four people including a baby girl. The crash occurred at about 11pm on Saturday.
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Inquest opens into brutal death at Peak District stone circle
An inquest has opened into the death of Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, found near the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in the Peak District on June 22. Szymon Babynko, 23, has been charged with murder.
Burnham Rules Out Scrapping Council Tax and Stamp Duty
Andy Burnham's spokesperson has dismissed reports that the PM is actively considering scrapping council tax or stamp duty, stating tax decisions are for the chancellor at fiscal events.
DWP Told to Scrap £194 PIP for Anxiety and ADHD
Over 87,000 teenagers claim PIP, with most on top rate for mental health conditions, sparking calls for reform as PM Andy Burnham pledges to address welfare bill.
Burnham Sets Out Welfare Bill Cut Plans
PM Andy Burnham will announce welfare cuts on Tuesday, focusing on getting young people into work by aligning school curricula with local employer needs, according to sources.
Two DWP Benefits at Risk Under Burnham
Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit face crackdown as Andy Burnham signals stricter benefit conditions in BBC Panorama interview, with PIP claims exceeding 4 million.
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Burnham: welfare cuts to target twenty-somethings
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that people in their twenties are most at risk from his planned Department for Work and Pensions benefits cuts, as he vows to reduce the welfare bill.
Burnham makes youth benefits conditional on work or training
Young people could lose sickness benefits unless they undertake training or voluntary work under PM Andy Burnham's crackdown on DWP payments, modelled on the Netherlands.
Burnham Tax Freeze Costs Workers £1,040 More
One million more people will pay income tax in 2026-27 as Labour PM Andy Burnham freezes thresholds, costing average taxpayers £1,040 more since 2023-24.
Call to Scrap PIP for Four Common Conditions
Andy Burnham faces pressure to scrap PIP for anxiety, depression, autism, and ADHD as DWP data shows 4m claimants, including 87,000 teens.
Burnham Confirms £470 Pension Boost for Over-65s
Labour government under Andy Burnham confirms state pensioners born before 1960 will not pay income tax on sole state pension, boosting incomes by up to £470 annually.
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Burnham car tax campaign hits 53,000 signatures
A campaign urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to halve vehicle tax for cars aged 20-39 has reached 53,000 signatures, halfway to a Commons debate, as campaigners argue current rules encourage scrapping roadworthy cars.
Burnham confirms state pension and DWP benefits changes
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed three key changes to state pension and DWP benefits, including a tax exemption for pensioners solely reliant on the state pension and a commitment to the triple lock, while signalling welfare cuts.
State Pensioners Born Before Key Year Get Free BBC TV Licences
State pensioners born before 1951 will receive £0 BBC TV licences under Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as the government oversees the 2028 Royal Charter renewal.
Andy Burnham Confirms DWP Benefits Cuts in BBC Interview
In his first interview as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham confirmed upcoming DWP benefits cuts and promised to overhaul the welfare system, making support conditional on taking opportunities.
Andy Burnham PIP Shake-Up Imminent as Timms Review Nears Conclusion
The Timms Review will recommend PIP reforms to PM Burnham and Chancellor Healey this autumn, with experts urging personalised support and sustained employment outcomes.
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Andy Burnham Closing Gap with Reform UK as PM
Polling shows Labour narrowing the gap with Reform UK to just 1% after Andy Burnham's first week as Prime Minister, with bus fare caps and energy VAT cuts announced.
Workers face £18,000 loss as state pension age rise accelerated
Workers could lose nearly £18,000 as the state pension age rise to 68 is brought forward by at least seven years to 2037, affecting those aged 49 to 55, Treasury officials confirm.
Record 165 Migrants Cross Channel in Single Boat
A record 165 migrants crossed the Channel in a single boat, breaking the previous record of 128. The route is becoming more dangerous, warns Care4Calais, as Home Office figures show 13,007 arrivals this year.
Burnham Hints at Personal Allowance Rise for Low Earners
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to review the personal allowance threshold for households earning over £12,570, potentially offering a tax boost, but stresses no commitment has been made.
Andy Burnham to limit DWP benefits for young people
Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to limit DWP benefits for young people, backed by Lord Blunkett, as part of welfare reforms to curb rising costs.
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Burnham Urged to Suspend EU Entry-Exit System for Britons
Liberal Democrats call on PM Andy Burnham to lobby EU to suspend the bungled EES system until September, citing chaos at airports and ruined holidays for millions.
Burnham's Triple Lock Pledge Widens Pension Gap by £3,005
Andy Burnham's commitment to the Triple Lock means state pensioners over 73 face a £3,005 gap between new and basic rates, with new rate at £12,860 and basic at £9,855.
Triple Lock: Pre-1953 Pensioners Face £230 Monthly Shortfall
State pensioners born before 1953 will receive £230 less per month under Andy Burnham's Triple Lock commitment, widening the gap between old and new state pensions.
France Wildfire: 20,000 Evacuated, Two Firefighters Dead
A wildfire in Cap Ferret, southern France, has forced the evacuation of 20,000 people. Two firefighters died, and President Macron has requested EU aid to combat the blaze.
DWP PIP Holiday Rule Under Burnham
PIP claimants must inform DWP of trips abroad over four weeks under PM Andy Burnham, as holiday rules remain unchanged until the Timms Review.
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Ryanair CEO: 'We'll Leave Without You' Under EU Rules
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary warns passengers they must be at the gate on time, blaming EU's EES system for delays and saying flights won't wait.
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