Burnham Urged to Help EV Drivers Without Driveways
Andy Burnham faces calls to address inequality as his VAT cut on home charging leaves households without driveways paying 25p per mile on public rapid chargers, compared to 7p at home.
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UEFA Scrutinises Villa's Garnacho Deal Over Swap Rules
UEFA may treat Aston Villa's loan-to-buy deal for Alejandro Garnacho and Morgan Rogers' £117m Chelsea sale as a swap, reducing Villa's profit. Villa face scrutiny over player exchange regulations.
DWP State Pension Age Rise Ruled Out by Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out bringing forward the state pension age rise to 68, confirming the Triple Lock remains and dismissing OBR claims.
UK Warns Against Travel to Bahrain and Kuwait Over Iran Tensions
The UK Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Bahrain and Kuwait, citing unpredictable US-Iran conflict and risks of attacks, flight cancellations, and airspace closures.
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Andy Burnham: State Pensioners Could Gain £1,895
State pensioners born before 1960 could be £1,895 better off under Andy Burnham's commitment to the triple lock, with the full state pension projected to reach £14,442 by 2029/30.
Miliband's Anti-Trump Past May Complicate US Meeting
New Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, who once called Trump a 'racist' and 'misogynist' at a Birmingham rally, faces an awkward first meeting with the US President. Critics urge him to hold his principles.
Amy Winehouse Death Anniversary and Quiz Answers July 22
Amy Winehouse died from alcohol poisoning on July 22, 2011, at age 27. Plus answers to July 22 quiz including West Side Story, Phobos, Deimos, and more.
Birmingham MP Al Carns Rejects Role in Burnham Government
Birmingham Selly Oak MP Al Carns turned down a junior minister role in Andy Burnham's government, citing unresolved defence funding concerns, while Jess Phillips also missed out on a position.
Burnham Proposes Tougher Drink-Driving Limit
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham advances plans to reduce the legal drink-drive limit from 35 to 22 micrograms, aligning with Scotland's limit, as part of a broader road safety strategy.
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Half a Million UK Households Ditch TV Licence
More than 500,000 UK households stopped paying the TV licence last year as cord-cutting hits record highs. The annual fee rises to £180, but many services remain free.
Burnham £960 Tax Blow for Workers Earning £12,571-£50,270
Andy Burnham's rowing back on the £12,570 personal tax-free allowance could cost workers £700, with typical basic-rate taxpayers facing an extra £960 a year by 2031.
OECD Warns Burnham on Triple Lock Sustainability
The OECD has warned incoming PM Andy Burnham that the triple lock on state pensions is unsustainable due to rising youth unemployment and economic inactivity, urging reform to reduce fiscal risks.
Automatic Driving Ban for Drink-Drive Deaths
Tracy Venison calls for mandatory lifetime driving bans for drivers who kill while under the influence, after her son Aidan was killed by a drunk driver.
State Pension Age Rise to 68 by 2039 Amid Life Expectancy Drop
The state pension age will rise to 68 by 2039, seven years earlier than planned, as healthy life expectancy falls sharply, with men in deprived areas facing just 73.2 years.
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FCDO Warns Brits on Travel to 13 Middle Eastern Nations
The UK Foreign Office has issued urgent travel advice for 13 countries in the Middle East, including Turkey and Cyprus, as the US-Iran conflict escalates with continued airstrikes and rising casualties.
10m state pensioners face HMRC tax as numbers surge
Over 10 million state pensioners will pay income tax by 2026/27, up 3 million in five years, as frozen allowances and rising pensions drag more into tax.
Bridgnorth Man Urges MOD to Name Warship HMS Shropshire
A Bridgnorth man has launched a campaign asking the Ministry of Defence to name one of its new warships HMS Shropshire, after the historic cruiser that served in World War II.
Extended Pub Hours for 2026 World Cup Linked to Crime Rise
Extended pub hours for the 2026 World Cup led to a significant increase in crime across the West Midlands, according to a report. The rise included violent incidents and public order offenses.
Pay-Per-Mile Tax: 4G/5G Tracking for EV Drivers from 2028
Labour's pay-per-mile tax for EVs, set for April 2028, will use 4G/5G tracking. Drivers face 3p per mile, plug-in hybrids 1.5p. Critics say the system 'still does not work for drivers.'
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Pensioners Told 'Too Wealthy' for Winter Fuel Payments
Pensioners with incomes over £35,000 will not qualify for Winter Fuel Payments under Andy Burnham's government, continuing Rachel Reeves' means-testing rules affecting three million over-65s.
Andy Burnham may raise personal allowance for low earners
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering raising the personal allowance threshold above £12,570 to help low-income households, potentially lifting it to £18,000.
Reform UK Surge Threatens Labour Seats in West Midlands
New polling shows Labour could lose 16 seats in West Midlands, with Reform UK gaining 14 and Greens taking 2, despite Andy Burnham's national revival.
HMRC Targets Thousands in New Crackdown, Prosecutions Rise
HMRC's data analysis system Connect led to 540,000 investigations in 2024/25, securing £10bn. The agency is increasingly willing to prosecute, with 260 convictions in 2025/26, and boosting whistleblower rewards.
Bridgnorth Man Asks MOD to Name Warship HMS Shropshire
A Bridgnorth man has launched a campaign urging the Ministry of Defence to name one of its new warships HMS Shropshire, honouring the historic cruiser that served in WWII.
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Burnham Hints at Tax Threshold Rise in Budget
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated the £12,570 personal tax allowance may increase, citing it as a key issue heard during the Makerfield by-election.
Under-16s Social Media Ban in Disarray After Kendall Exit
Liz Kendall loses her job as technology secretary under PM Andy Burnham, throwing the under-16s social media ban and VPN restrictions into uncertainty.
Man Charged with Ann Widdecombe Murder
Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, faces court over the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, found dead at her Dartmoor home in a targeted attack.
Chamber and Mayor urge new PM to boost North East
North East Chamber of Commerce CEO John McCabe and Mayor Kim McGuinness urge new PM Andy Burnham to commit to six actions to unlock the region's full potential.
Mayor: Burnham's PM Moment Not Just About Him
West of England Mayor Helen Godwin welcomes new PM Andy Burnham but says the region wants to 'feel change' as he becomes UK's sixth Prime Minister in a decade.
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Burnham Plans £240 Extra for Pre-1953 Pensioners
New PM Andy Burnham confirms triple lock pledge, planning £240 annual increase for state pensioners born before 1953, raising basic rate to £189.
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