DWP Considers Automatic 20% Tax Deduction on State Pensions if Andy Burnham Becomes Prime Minister Friday, June 26, 2026 dwp statepension taxation labour andyburnham rachelreeves pensioners incometax personalallowance politics The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering a significant change to how state pensions are taxed if Andy Burnham takes office as Prime Minister. According to leaked reports, the Labour government is exploring … Read More
Sir Keir Starmer Confirms New Driving Licence Rule from October as He Steps Down as Prime Minister Thursday, June 25, 2026 starmer labour dwp fraud welfare debt drivinglicence policy government enforcement Sir Keir Starmer has announced a new driving licence enforcement rule set to take effect from October, coinciding with his resignation as Prime Minister. Under Starmer’s Labour-led administration, the Department for Work and … Read More
Another Day, Another Prime Minister: Andy Burnham Fails to Inspire Birmingham Voters Wednesday, June 24, 2026 politics labour burnham birmingham primeminister leadership taxation publicopinion starmer election Under the glaring sun, Birmingham voters showed little excitement over the arrival of a new Prime Minister. Although Andy Burnham was warmly welcomed by backbench Labour MPs following his swearing-in on Monday, that … Read More
Andy Burnham to Receive Government Briefings Amid Labour Leadership Transition Tuesday, June 23, 2026 andyburnham labour leadership keirstarmer government transition politics economy cabinet uk Andy Burnham, the frontrunner in the Labour leadership race, is set to begin receiving Government briefings after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister. Downing Street confirmed that the Civil Service … Read More
Nine Million Pensioners to Receive £200 Bonus Under Andy Burnham’s Premiership Tuesday, June 23, 2026 pensioners winterfuelpayment andyburnham ukpolitics pensions elderly income government benefits labour Approximately nine million state pensioners are expected to receive a minimum £200 bonus later this year if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister. The former Greater Manchester Mayor is widely anticipated to succeed Keir … Read More
Andy Burnham Pledges £12,570 State Pension for Post-1951 Born Pensioners if Elected PM Tuesday, June 23, 2026 pension burnham statepension triplelock retirement labour income tax welfare inflation uk Andy Burnham has announced that if he becomes Prime Minister, state pensioners born after 1951 will receive payments exceeding £12,570. Supporting Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ proposal, Burnham backs removing income tax … Read More