State pensioners born before 1960 will benefit from a special HMRC income tax exemption under the new Labour Party leadership of Andy Burnham. This move addresses concerns that the triple lock policy could push state pension …
Under the new Labour government led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, state pensioners born before a certain date will continue to receive a £0 BBC TV licence, thanks to policies overseen by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. Mr …
In his debut full interview since becoming prime minister last week, Andy Burnham addressed critical changes to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits system during a discussion with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg. When …
Andy Burnham is seriously considering reforms to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system as the Timms Review readies its comprehensive recommendations for submission to the new Labour Party Prime Minister and …
As Rachel Reeves steps down as Chancellor, she confirms a significant tax change affecting thousands of households. Starting 6 April 2027, unused pension funds—money you have not withdrawn from your pension—will generally be …
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 …
Under the new Labour government led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, state pensioners whose only income comes from the state pension will be exempt from paying income tax. In collaboration with Chancellor John Healey, this …
Starting this July, a significant overhaul of sick note procedures will be introduced in England under the new leadership of Andy Burnham and the Labour government. This reform, announced by the Department for Work and …
Labour Party Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent announcement of a £45 VAT reduction on electricity bills is set to be effectively nullified by a significant rise in the Energy Price Cap later this year. The VAT cut, …
Andy Burnham, the newly appointed Labour Party Prime Minister, is set to announce significant cuts to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits next week. Central to his plans is a focus on improving further education …
John Healey, the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, has a well-established record of supporting a 50 per cent top rate of income tax. As Labour’s leading figure at Number 11 Downing Street, Healey has consistently …
Andy Burnham has indicated that the £12,570 income tax personal allowance, which has been frozen since 2022, could be increased in the upcoming Budget. While the new Prime Minister stopped short of making a firm commitment, …
An area within Birmingham has been identified as England’s youth unemployment capital, with more young adults out of work here than anywhere else in the country. The Erdington parliamentary constituency, which includes …
Andy Burnham, the new Labour Party leader, has indicated that rent controls are under serious consideration as a means to ease financial pressures facing renters in England. Speaking shortly after becoming Prime Minister, …