DWP urged to scrap £425 rule for older claimants
The work and pensions select committee warns that older workers need more support as state pension age rises, urging the DWP to scrap the £425-a-month Universal Credit rule for those born before 1961.
Category : Westminster Updates
BBC warns UK tourists may face charges for free ESTA service
BBC Morning Live's Holly Hamilton warns UK tourists about third-party fees for ESTAs, which are free via official channels, highlighting Sherpa's admin charges.
HMRC Letters to 580,000 Over August 2026 Deadline
HMRC is sending letters to 580,000 workers who failed to register for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, with a deadline of August 7, 2026.
Ann Widdecombe Suspect Seen with Wooden Stick Before Drive
A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe allegedly drove 270 miles to Devon and was seen with a wooden stick, police say.
FCA Attacks Consumer Group Over Car Finance Payouts
The Financial Conduct Authority seeks to dismiss Consumer Voice's legal challenge over motor finance scandal payouts, citing lack of transparency and conflicts of interest.
Burnham urged to scrap 'bonkers' triple lock pension promise
Andy Burnham faces pressure to break the triple lock pledge as OBR warns it adds £15.5bn annually to pension spending by 2029-2030, urging reform to avoid unsustainable debt.
Ann Widdecombe murder: 120+ reports, man arrested
Detectives have received over 120 reports from the public in the murder investigation of former Tory MP Ann Widdecombe, with a 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder.
Ann Widdecombe Murder: No Other Suspects After Arrest
Police investigating the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe have arrested a 28-year-old man in Rotherham and say they are not looking for anyone else.
UK Regional Income Divide Unchanged Since 1997
The Resolution Foundation warns that the UK regional household income divide has seen almost no progress since 1997, urging incoming PM Andy Burnham to deliver true devolution.
Snodgrass: Rogers and Bowen to Stay This Summer
Robert Snodgrass believes Morgan Rogers and Jarrod Bowen will stay at Aston Villa and West Ham, despite Arsenal interest in Rogers and Villa's admiration for Bowen.
Great Barr Residents Fight 850-Home Green Belt Plan
Residents near a proposed 850-home estate on green belt land in Great Barr have spoken out against the plans, citing loss of countryside, traffic, and infrastructure strain.
UK Gov Plan to Track 550,000 Children Out of Poverty
The UK Government published a baseline report on July 9 detailing how progress on lifting 550,000 children out of poverty will be measured over a decade.
Ann Widdecombe murder: Fresh arrest in South Yorkshire
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her Devon home on Thursday.
Katie Price's husband arrested again in Dubai
Lee Andrews, Katie Price's husband, has been reportedly detained again in Dubai just weeks after his release from prison on espionage suspicions, with a £120,000 fine imposed.
Police Withhold Details in Widdecombe Death Probe
Devon and Cornwall Police explain why they won't release CCTV or suspect descriptions in the investigation into former MP Ann Widdecombe's death, citing risk to enquiries.
Missing 29 Minutes in Ann Widdecombe Timeline
Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her Devon home on July 9. Police believe she was attacked 24 hours earlier. A neighbor reports seeing a mystery hiker arriving overnight. A 26-year-old arrested has been released without charge.
Ruth Ellis Posthumous Pardon by King
Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK, has received a posthumous conditional pardon from the King, recognizing a historic miscarriage of justice. Her family fought for 70 years to clear her name.
Man Released in Widdecombe Murder Probe
A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former Tory MP Ann Widdecombe has been released with no further action, police confirm. The investigation continues.
Burger Bar Boy Killing: Gangsters at Scene of Murder
A murderer, violent gangster and two gunmen were among 13 criminals present when Gavin Parry was shot dead in a car repair unit in Winson Green, Birmingham, in 2021.
West Midlands Police Inspector Led UK's Largest UFO Probe
A West Midlands Police inspector spearheaded Britain's biggest UFO investigation, examining over 600 cases and concluding most have mundane explanations.
Police Hunt for 'Clearly Dangerous' Male in Widdecombe Murder
Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, with serious injuries. Police are searching for a white male suspect described as 'clearly dangerous'.
HMRC Sends New Tax Codes to State Pensioners
HMRC is issuing new tax codes to state pensioners to recover Winter Fuel Payments, with a £35,000 earnings threshold affecting two million recipients.
British Army Max Call-Up Age Raised to 65
The UK government raises the maximum call-up age for the British Army from 55 to 65, expanding the Strategic Reserve to bolster defence capabilities amid rising threats.
Fresh Appeal Over 2000 Murder of Zafar Medhi on His 70th
West Midlands Police launches fresh appeal on what would have been Zafar Medhi's 70th birthday, urging two men seen at his home before his 2000 stabbing to come forward.
Meghan Markle to Miss Birmingham Trip Over Security
Meghan Markle will not join Prince Harry in Birmingham tomorrow due to security fears. She and their children will visit the UK privately but avoid public events.
DWP Minister Sparks Fury Over PIP Cuts Comments
DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms says the £41bn disability benefits bill is 'not a great concern', sparking fury from campaigners and the Conservative Party.
DWP Told to Target 4 Conditions in PIP Reforms
The Timms Review interim report urges DWP to focus on low mood, mild depression, anxiety, and ADHD in PIP reforms, as Conservative Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately criticizes the system.
Andy Burnham Nominates Himself for PM
Andy Burnham officially nominates himself for Labour leader, moving closer to becoming prime minister after Sir Keir Starmer's resignation. He is the only candidate so far.
Extra Bank Holiday When Andy Burnham Becomes PM
Sir Keir Starmer confirms an extra bank holiday on Friday July 24 if England wins the World Cup, coinciding with Andy Burnham's first days as PM.
State Pensioners Born After 1950 to Get Extra £1,895
State pensioners could see an extra £1,895 by 2029/30 due to the triple lock, with the full state pension projected to rise to £14,442 amid calls to scrap the policy.
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