The Conservative Party has unveiled plans to invest £10 billion in a new air defence system, named “Britannia Shield,” designed to protect the UK, its overseas territories, and military bases from missile and drone attacks. …
The Labour Party is considering a new three-year rent cap aimed at protecting millions of renters by limiting increases until 2029. Green Party leader Zack Polanski has called on Labour leader and Makerfield MP Andy Burnham …
Labour leader Andy Burnham has indicated plans to explore closer ties with the European Union, including a possible return to the Single Market. Such a move would compel the UK to comply with EU rules that prohibit charging …
The Liberal Democrats have proposed a 10p cut in fuel duty per litre for a fixed three-month period, aiming to ease the burden of rising fuel costs on motorists. The announcement came during the party conference led by Ed …
The cost of diesel in the UK is on track to reach an all-time high this week, with the average price per litre hitting 195.32p, just shy of the record 199.09p established in June 2022. This surge means that filling a typical …
The Reform Party has pledged to raise the HMRC personal tax-free allowance to £15,000, aiming to provide financial relief for millions of taxpayers. Robert Jenrick, the party’s Treasury spokesperson, announced this proposal …
Andy Burnham has announced his commitment to introducing legislation that enables leaseholders to transition to commonhold ownership, marking a significant shift in property rights for millions across England and Wales. …
A public petition advocating for an increase in the personal tax-free allowance to £18,000 is gathering support, with just 30 days remaining for people to add their signatures. Established by Mike Haynes, the petition targets …
Andy Burnham, Prime Minister and Makerfield MP, has been urged to introduce a land value tax (LVT) for households in England. This proposal seeks to reform the existing council tax system as part of efforts to finance the …
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 …
Andy Burnham is considering a proposal to reduce energy bills by £175 for households with lower incomes, following recommendations from the Resolution Foundation. The foundation has outlined a £2 billion emergency plan aimed …
A significant 77 per cent of BirminghamLive readers have expressed their support for Andy Burnham to call an early general election. Out of nearly 9,000 votes cast, the overwhelming majority favoured a snap election soon …
Recent opinion polls indicate a notable increase in Labour’s projected performance within the West Midlands, often referred to as the ‘Burnham Bounce’. This surge has effectively doubled the number of seats Labour is …
Labour is reportedly considering a substantial increase in council tax, with projections suggesting an £18 billion rise nationally by 2030. This potential surge, dubbed the “Burnham premium,” could see average council tax …
Baroness Louise Casey, the government’s social care tsar, has raised serious concerns about the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sickness benefit system, suggesting it is overly lenient. Speaking in the course of her …