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.
Category : Westminster Updates
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.
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.
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.
Burnham Signals Welfare Cuts in First PM Speech
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham outlined plans for welfare cuts and education reforms in his inaugural speech outside Downing Street, aiming to reduce the DWP bill.
Burnham's First Speech: 7 Key Announcements
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his first Downing Street speech, pledging cost of living help, DWP welfare cuts, an end to rough sleeping, and a 10-year plan for Britain.
Burnham Plans £9,854 Pension for Over-74s via Triple Lock
New PM Andy Burnham commits to Triple Lock, boosting basic state pension to £9,854/year for over-74s, despite calls to scrap it.
Andy Burnham's Wife Went on Blind Date While Together
Marie-France van Heel, wife of incoming PM Andy Burnham, appeared on ITV's Blind Date during their relationship, picking Will from Surrey for a disastrous trip to Gibraltar.
Starmer resigns: salary, severance, and future plans
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister; will remain MP earning £98,599, eligible for ~£20k severance, and may pursue Nato role.
Starmer Resigns as PM After Landslide Victory Two Years Ago
Keir Starmer resigns as PM after landslide 2024 win, citing political pressure. He praises achievements and passes baton to Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham Pension: £602 Rise for Some Over-65s
State pensioners could see a £602 annual increase under Andy Burnham's triple lock, but not all over-65s will benefit equally due to two pension tiers.
Argentina criticized for trophy snub after World Cup final loss
Aston Villa's Emi Martinez and Argentina faced backlash after players turned their backs as Spain lifted the World Cup trophy, with pundits calling it 'no class' and 'a total disgrace'.
Andy Burnham £130 Boost for UK Households
New PM Andy Burnham plans to cut energy bills by £130/year by reforming gas charges and removing levies, making electricity cheaper and easing cost-of-living crisis.
Burnham Hints at Raising Tax-Free Allowance as PM
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested increasing the £12,570 HMRC personal tax-free allowance, citing it as the top concern he heard from voters during the election campaign.
Burnham Backs 65p Minimum Alcohol Price for Pubs
Andy Burnham supports a 65p minimum unit price for alcohol in all pubs ahead of becoming PM, sparking debate over public health vs hospitality.
Burnham Confirms Triple Lock, Pension Up £2,100
Incoming PM Andy Burnham commits to the triple lock, boosting state pensions by up to £2,100 over this Parliament, with a major Pension Credit campaign.
Reeves Raises Mileage Rates, Bike Rate Unchanged
Rachel Reeves increased tax-free mileage rates by 10p for cars, but bicycle rate stays at 20p. She is set to be replaced by Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood.
Burnham Rejects WASPI Compensation Ahead of PM Role
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out DWP compensation payments of up to £2,950 for WASPI women, accepting the final decision not to award financial recompense.
Burnham Confirms £1,900 Pension Hike for Pre-1960 Pensioners
Andy Burnham, incoming Labour PM, greenlights £1,900 state pension increase for over 12 million pensioners born before 1960, upholding the Triple Lock pledge despite OECD criticism.
Burnham Confirms Triple Lock for State Pension
Andy Burnham confirms the triple lock for state pension will stay, affecting 12 million pensioners, despite criticism over affordability from Labour peer Lord Walker.
State pensioners born after 1946 to get £100 less
Winter Fuel Payment returns for 2026-27 but state pensioners born after 1946 will receive £100 less than those born before 1946.
Burnham Rules Out DWP Payments for WASPI Women
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out DWP compensation for women born between 1950 and 1960 affected by state pension age changes, despite earlier suggestions of recompense.
Andy Burnham Plans £758 Monthly Pension for Over-74s
Andy Burnham, incoming Prime Minister, plans to keep the triple lock, ensuring state pensioners born before 1953 receive at least £758 a month from April 2027.
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