West Midlands Fire Service Transfer to Mayor Faces Challenges Amid Bullying and Harassment Concerns Thursday, July 16, 2026 westmidlands fireservice devolution workforce culture bullying harassment tradeunions leadership transition The forthcoming transfer of the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (WMFRA) to the regional mayor’s control in 2027 is underway, yet significant concerns remain about readiness and inherited challenges. This major shift, … Read More
Andy Burnham Backs TV Licence Reform with Regional Focus and Household Subsidies Monday, July 6, 2026 bbc burnham licencefee regionalbroadcasting publicbroadcast streaming subsidies charter mediapolicy devolution Andy Burnham, widely regarded as a future Prime Minister, is reportedly open to reforming the £180-a-year BBC TV licence fee to make it more affordable for lower-income households, according to I News. His vision includes a … Read More
Andy Burnham Urged to Introduce Nationwide £2 Bus Fare Cap if He Becomes Prime Minister Thursday, July 2, 2026 andyburnham labour busfares costofliving devolution publictransport housing economicpolicy ukpolitics welfare sport Andy Burnham, the newly elected Labour MP for Makerfield and current Mayor of Greater Manchester, has been called on to implement a nationwide £2 bus fare cap if he becomes Prime Minister. This move aims to ease the financial … Read More
Andy Burnham Signals Possible Introduction of 50% Income Tax Rate for High Earners Thursday, July 2, 2026 incometax hmrc andyburnham taxpolicy higherrate labourparty fiscalpolicy devolution economicgrowth budget2024 Andy Burnham, the Labour Party’s prospective Prime Minister, has hinted at the introduction of a new 50% income tax rate for individuals earning over £125,140 annually. This new rate could replace the current 45% higher rate, … Read More
Andy Burnham’s HMRC Tax Proposal Could Leave £35,000 Earners £500 Worse Off Thursday, July 2, 2026 incometax fiscaldrag taxfreeze andyburnham hmrc labour taxpolicy devolution personalallowance taxthresholds Andy Burnham has indicated that a forthcoming HMRC income tax initiative could result in individuals earning around £35,000 being £500 worse off. The Labour Party government has already frozen income tax thresholds until … Read More
Andy Burnham’s Blueprint for Devolving DWP Benefits to Mayors Revealed Ahead of Prime Ministership Monday, June 29, 2026 burnham devolution welfare benefits mayors employment economicpolicy education labor reform A leaked plan detailing Andy Burnham’s approach to reforming Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits and tackling the welfare bill has surfaced as he prepares to become the Labour Party’s next Prime Minister. Burnham, … Read More