Burnham urged to shift tax burden from workers to pensioners
The IPPR urges Andy Burnham to raise taxes on pensioners, proposing National Insurance for older workers and a proportional property tax to meet the rising costs of an ageing population.
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Winter energy price cap to rise 4% to £1,723
Ofgem raises winter energy price cap by 4% to £1,723 for average households, a three-year high, citing high international gas prices and Middle East conflict.
Energy price cap rise adds £60 to annual household bills
Ofgem's 4% price cap rise from October 1 will add £60 to typical annual energy bills, taking them to £1,723.
Ofgem raises energy price cap by 4% from October
Ofgem has announced a 4% rise in the energy price cap from October, pushing typical household bills to £1,723 a year – a three-year high.
Man United transfer news: Kadioglu, Balde, Baleba latest
Manchester United sign Carlos Baleba for £65m plus add-ons, pursue left-back targets Ferdi Kadioglu and Alejandro Balde before deadline day.
Burnham mulls insolvency law shake-up for public utility control
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is considering insolvency law reforms to ease the path for bringing utilities into public ownership, according to reports.
Complaints against South Lanarkshire Council rise 32% in year
Complaints against South Lanarkshire Council rose 32% in 2025/26 to 1,719, with AI-enabled submissions amplifying volume and complexity, a new report reveals.
Labour signals EV target cut after Nissan pressure
A senior Labour minister has indicated the Government will water down electric vehicle targets after pressure from Nissan and other carmakers, with a review that could scale back the 2030 mandate.
Proloco: New 18-inch pizza restaurant opens in Ancoats
Proloco, a new pizza and sharing plates restaurant from Honest Crust and Rainy Heart founders, opens this week at One Port Street in Ancoats, featuring 18-inch pizzas from £23 and £7 Negronis.
HMRC home visits for mansion tax slammed as 'un-British'
Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat criticises Labour's plan for HMRC agents to visit homes to assess the £2 million mansion tax, calling it 'un-British' and a 'nanny state' move.
Upset and anger over classrooms built without permission in Cardiff
A former council leader has objected to demountable classrooms built at St David's Catholic College in Cardiff before planning permission was obtained, citing privacy and parking concerns.
Burnham urged to 'hold his nerve' over Thames Water plan
Andy Burnham faces pressure after reports he has shelved plans to put Thames Water into administration, amid concerns over taxpayer risk and legal challenges.
Birkdale Wine Rack seeks late-night alcohol licence
JSM Birkdale Ltd has applied to Sefton Council for a premises licence for Wine Rack in Birkdale, seeking alcohol sales until 11.30pm and opening until midnight daily.
Trump administration warns of 'economic D-Day' for Iran's enablers
The Trump administration has threatened an 'economic D-Day' against Iran, vowing to sanction countries that don't cut economic ties with the nation.
Labour accused of 'sucker punch' as pub tax reform delayed to 2029
Labour faces criticism as business rates reform for pubs and hotels is delayed until 2029, with industry leaders warning of immediate financial strain on the sector.
Government vows fairer business rates for pubs and hotels
An independent review will improve business rate valuations for hospitality venues in England and Wales, with findings due by March 2027.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian cars and parts
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50% from 1 January 2027, after trade talks broke down.
North East firm fined £17k for planning breach near SSSI
N&T Civils Limited and director Nicholas Edwin Leat pleaded guilty to breaching a planning enforcement notice and must pay more than £17,000 in fines and costs.
UK Law: Cutting Neighbour's Overhanging Tree Branches
You can trim a neighbour's tree branches up to the boundary line without permission, but cuttings belong to them and you cannot enter their land. Experts explain the legal limits and steps to avoid disputes.
Ofgem price cap set to rise to £1,729 from October, forecast says
Ofgem will announce its latest energy price cap on Wednesday, with Cornwall Insight forecasting a rise to £1,729 for a typical household from October.
Review ordered into pub and hotel business rates valuations
The Treasury has ordered a review into how business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels, with recommendations due by the end of March next year.
Treasury launches review of pub and hotel business rates valuations
The Treasury has enlisted an expert to review how business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels, aiming to make the system fairer and more transparent.
Llanwern steelworks hit by cheap imports despite tariffs
Tata Steel's Llanwern plant in south Wales is running at half capacity due to a surge of cheap steel imports, despite new government tariffs, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
Two taxes Andy Burnham is 'likely' to increase and who loses out
Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax are the two most likely tax rises under Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey, according to a financial expert's analysis.
Pensioners aged 80+ can get £5,759 extra from DWP
Older state pensioners aged 80 and over can claim up to £5,759 extra per year from the DWP to boost their State Pension with a single claim.
Como bans bicycles after mayor hit by e-bike, calls them 'beasts'
Como's mayor has banned bicycles across the city after being hit by an electric bike, calling the vehicles 'beasts'. The ban starts next month despite backlash and a planned protest.
Burnham urged to cut 12% IPT tax on car insurance
Andy Burnham has been urged to slash the 12% Insurance Premium Tax on car insurance policies, a fee costing every UK driver annually.
HMRC tax error proposals could penalise innocent mistakes
HMRC proposals could create a new criminal offence for 'reckless' errors on tax returns, with experts warning honest taxpayers may face prosecution for innocent mistakes.
HMRC 'reckless' tax crackdown could penalise innocent mistakes
HMRC proposals to create a new criminal offence for 'reckless' tax errors could see honest taxpayers face prosecution for innocent mistakes, experts warn.
Man United bid £60m for Baleba as midfield revamp continues
Manchester United have submitted a bid of around £60m plus £5m in add-ons to Brighton for midfielder Carlos Baleba, who would anchor the midfield if he signs.
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