Andy Burnham Scraps Digital ID Scheme After Petition
Incoming PM Andy Burnham will scrap Sir Keir Starmer's digital ID scheme, reallocating resources to cost-of-living support after a petition against the plan reached three million signatures.
Category : Westminster Updates
Gavin Parry: The 'Burger Bar Boy' Killed in Birmingham
Gavin Parry, 31, was shot dead at an industrial estate in Winson Green in 2021. Armed with a WWII machine gun and wearing a bulletproof vest, he was killed before he could fire. The case involved multiple trials and a wall of silence.
Tate Brothers Arrested in Miami on 38 New Charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami on 38 new charges including rape and trafficking, with the CPS seeking extradition to the UK. Total charges now 59.
Burnham's Six Policies as PM on Monday
Andy Burnham will succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister on Monday, announcing six key policies including North Sea drilling, bus fare caps, public ownership of utilities, and council house building.
Andy Burnham Backs £989 Monthly State Pension for Under 76s
Andy Burnham, new Labour leader and PM, pledges £989 monthly state pension for those under 76 via the Triple Lock, ensuring at least 2.5% rise next April.
Andy Burnham £331 Pension Hike for Post-1951 Pensioners
Andy Burnham has committed to a £331 increase in the state pension for those born after 1951, upholding the Triple Lock pledge. The full new state pension will rise by at least 2.5%.
Walsall Teen's £29m Cyber Attack on TfL Leads to Jail
Owen Flowers, 19, from Walsall, was jailed for 5.5 years for a sophisticated cyber attack on Transport for London, costing £29 million. He was caught hacking US healthcare systems.
Five New Driving Rules Proposed for Andy Burnham as PM
Andy Burnham faces calls to introduce five driving rule changes, including maintaining the 2030 ICE ban and EV grants, as he prepares to become Prime Minister.
Pension age 70 warning for under-40s born before 1985
Workers under 40 born before 1985 face state pension age rising to 70, warns former DWP minister Sir Steve Webb, as OBR report accelerates planned increase to 68.
Steven Gerrard in Running for Scotland Manager Job
Former Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is a surprise contender for the Scotland manager vacancy, with odds of 16/1, following Steve Clarke's departure after the World Cup.
Solihull MP Hits BBC Over Invictus Games Location Error
Solihull MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst demands BBC correction after article placed the NEC and 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, insisting the venue is in Solihull.
Teen jailed for life for stabbing young dad in revenge attack
Lee Williams, 19, was jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years for murdering Vernard Murray, 26, in a revenge stabbing in Cheetham Hill. Accomplices Riley McDermott and John Harte received sentences for manslaughter.
Family of bouncer killed in one-punch attack say life 'stolen'
Joshua Johnson-Hector, 31, died after being punched by fellow bouncer Richard Deakin outside Savanna cocktail bar in Birmingham. Deakin found guilty of manslaughter.
Argentina Breaks Silence Over Falklands War Banner
Argentina's government defends players after Falklands War banner displayed post-match; FIFA investigates but ejection from World Cup unlikely, with possible fine.
Shabana Mahmood to Protect Working People from Tax Rises
Shabana Mahmood, Birmingham MP and favourite for Chancellor under Andy Burnham, would shield working people from tax hikes while targeting high earners with property and investment income.
FIFA Probes Argentina Falklands Banner After England Match
FIFA is investigating Argentina for displaying a 'Falklands are Argentinian' banner after their 2-1 win over England, risking a fine under political gesture rules.
Shabana Mahmood's Plan for DWP Benefits Bill
Shabana Mahmood, reportedly Andy Burnham's preferred Chancellor, would aim to cut the rising DWP benefits bill, following her Home Office approach of tightening eligibility.
Shabana Mahmood Backs 5p Income Tax Change
Shabana Mahmood has supported a plan to restore the 50p top income tax rate, as reports suggest she could become Chancellor under Andy Burnham.
Mandatory Tests for Drivers Under 70 Considered in England
A petition warns against age-based testing as the government explores mandatory eyesight and cognitive checks for drivers over 70, with potential extension to under-70 motorists.
Record World Cup Arrests: 200 in 24 Hours in Birmingham
West Midlands Police made a record number of arrests during the World Cup, including more than 200 in a single 24-hour period, as officers cracked down on football-related disorder.
HMRC July 31 Deadline for Self-Assessment Payments
HMRC has set a July 31 deadline for self-assessment taxpayers to make their second Payments on Account, which are advance payments towards the next tax bill.
DWP Confirms 8 Pensioner Groups Affected by Age Rule
The DWP has confirmed eight groups of state pensioners affected by a new age threshold rule, impacting those born between April 6, 1960, and July 6, 1960, with incremental increases to state pension age.
MP: Invictus Games in Solihull, Not Birmingham
Solihull MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst has urged the BBC to amend an article about the Invictus Games, insisting the NEC—and thus the Games—are in Solihull, not Birmingham.
Walsall Teen Hacker Jailed for £29m TfL Cyber Attack
Owen Flowers, 18, from Walsall, has been jailed for five years and six months for a £29m cyber attack on Transport for London, forcing 27,000 employees to reset passwords.
Shabana Mahmood Urged to Scrap Pension Triple Lock
Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood, tipped to become Chancellor under Andy Burnham, faces calls to scrap the costly state pension triple lock, with the OECD warning it is unsustainable.
HS2 Phase 2 Cancellation: What Next for Controversial Project?
HS2 Phase 2 cancellation leaves Birmingham-Manchester link dead. Explore the project's future, costs, and political fallout.
Shabana Mahmood Set to Become Chancellor Under Burnham
Birmingham Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood emerges as frontrunner for Chancellor under incoming PM Andy Burnham, replacing Rachel Reeves at the Treasury.
Argentina Face FIFA Sanctions Over Falklands Banner
Argentina could face FIFA punishment after players displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands for Argentina following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England.
State Pension Rise of £602 for Over-65s Under Burnham
Millions of over-65s could see a £602 increase in the state pension next April if triple lock rules continue, with Andy Burnham ruling out scrapping the policy.
MP Seeks Rethink on Severn Trent CEO Bonus
A Birmingham MP demands Severn Trent Water reconsider plans to increase the CEO's bonus amid customer outrage over sewage discharges and high bills.
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