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.
Category : Westminster Updates
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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