Andy Burnham is under increasing pressure to extend cost of living support as UK shop prices rose at their fastest rate in two years during August. In-store inflation increased to 1.5% year-on-year in August, up from 0.9% in …
State pensioners born before 1960 are being encouraged to consider deferring their state pensions if their financial circumstances allow. This advice comes amid projections that nearly 18 million additional people will be …
Millions of pensioners are expected to receive substantial increases in their monthly state pension payments, according to figures influenced by the Government’s triple lock policy. This announcement comes as the latest wage …
Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey have received an update on planned welfare changes across the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Mr Burnham, who became Prime Minister following Sir Keir Starmer’s departure, has …
A petition has been launched urging the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to revise the capital limits for Universal Credit claimants. The campaign, featured on the Labour Party government petition website, calls for an …
Andy Burnham has been urged to introduce a mandatory 50mph speed cap on all petrol and diesel cars. These recommendations, aimed at the first weeks of Mr Burnham’s tenure, come from Labour Party pressure group Compass. …
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to begin a nationwide cost of living tour on Monday, 10 August, during which he will engage with communities across the UK to gather views on how government can better support household …
Since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, pensioners have experienced a notable rise in annuity income, with average annual annuity payments increasing by over £100. Analysis from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk shows that, based on …
Lloyds Bank has revealed a modest decrease in average property prices for July, with figures showing a £143 drop. This follows a 0.2 per cent rise seen in June, positioning the average house price at £299,253 compared to …
Many taxpayers are effectively losing out on £3,500 of their tax-free personal allowance as a result of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) freezing the threshold. According to AJ Bell, if the personal allowance had kept pace with …
Andy Burnham faces calls to abandon the state pension triple lock amidst mounting concerns over its escalating cost. The Intergenerational Foundation (IF), responding to the Second Pensions Commission Interim Report, has …
Andy Burnham, the newly appointed Labour Prime Minister, has confirmed a VAT cut on energy bills that is expected to save households around £3 a month. However, this measure has faced criticism for being insufficient in …
Seven years ago, I shared a weekly food shopping list designed to feed a family of four for £20 — covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. To my surprise, that story resonated with many people struggling to make the most of …
Andy Burnham, now Prime Minister and Labour MP for Makerfield, has vowed to ensure state pensioners receive at least £12,860 by preserving the Triple Lock policy for the remainder of the parliamentary term. The Triple Lock …
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, has called on Northern Powerhouse Minister Andy Burnham to cancel the planned 5p fuel duty increase. Badenoch argues that this hike will significantly impact drivers and …