UK roadside eyesight tests could see DVLA ban failing drivers
Drivers across the UK could face random roadside eyesight checks under new proposals, with failing motorists risking DVLA licence revocation and a driving ban.
Category : Policy
UK employment law: all the new rights coming this year
Fresh UK employment protections land in August and October: tipping, sexual harassment, unions, outsourced workers; unfair dismissal follows.
Hawaii assumes control of ageing dam after evacuation scare
Hawaii's land board approves state takeover of historic Wahiawa Dam, enabling repairs after thousands were evacuated during heavy rains.
Burnham's death tax could cost grieving families £76,000
Andy Burnham's death tax could hit grieving families with an average £76,000 bill, analysis for Reform UK shows, as the PM refuses to rule out the levy.
Andy Burnham's Catholic upbringing is shaping how he governs
Andy Burnham's Catholic upbringing, rooted in mutual obligation and solidarity, is shaping his premiership, from ending rough sleeping to reframing social care.
Labour MPs and mayors urge PM to back water cooperatives
MPs and mayors close to Burnham urge a not-for-profit cooperative water model, saying it gives public control without adding to government debt.
Devolution push needs local media support, publishers say
Publishers warn that Andy Burnham’s devolution plans need stronger local media to scrutinise mayors and councils, citing funding and access concerns.
Burnham vows to fix 'ridiculous' Manchester-Sheffield links
Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to fix 'ridiculous' Manchester-Sheffield transport links, including winding roads and a creaky rail service.
Universal Credit free school meals rule change
From September, all Universal Credit households in England will get free school meals regardless of income, saving up to £495 per child yearly.
Defra responds to dog walking heat petition
The Government has issued a statement saying existing laws protect pets, after 10,000 signed a petition to ban walking dogs in extreme heat.
Calls grow for northern accents on Bee Network buses
Calls are growing for northern accents to replace automated voices on Greater Manchester's Bee Network buses, backed by academics and politicians.
DWP bank holiday payment date change
Millions of DWP benefit payments due on August 31 2026 will be paid early on Friday August 28 due to the summer bank holiday with no action needed.
Taxpayers face £2.2m National Highways duplicate teams bill
Taxpayers face a £2.2m bill after National Highways ran two public affairs teams doing the same job, with external consultants hired alongside its in-house unit.
Badenoch pledges 1,000 rural officers to fight crime
Kemi Badenoch unveils Conservative plan for 1,000 dedicated rural police officers, tougher sentences and HRA repeal to tackle countryside crime.
Burnham urged to back supporters ownership model after FIFA row
The Co-operative Party is urging Andy Burnham to create a Supporters Direct 2.0 to hand power to fans, arguing private club ownership is 'fundamentally broken'.
HMRC confirms £33 monthly tax clawback for pensioners
State pensioners earning over £35,000 a year will face £33 monthly tax deductions as HMRC recovers Winter Fuel Payments via automatic tax code changes.
Households can claim cash for 9 reasons under Burnham
New DWP Crisis and Resilience Fund offers cash payments to households in need under PM Andy Burnham. Nine example uses include food, water, energy, and transport.
Andy Burnham urged to extend £500 EV chargepoint grants
Andy Burnham has been urged to extend five EV chargepoint grants beyond March 2027 and abolish VAT on public charging to help drivers without driveways.
Burnham and Polanski missing real AI question, says Newbury
As AI transforms work, Andy Burnham's trades pitch and Zack Polanski's UBI miss the deeper question about meaning and mental health, argues political correspondent Aaron Newbury.
Healey tells ministers to prepare cuts for Burnham pledges
Chancellor John Healey has told Cabinet ministers they must be prepared to cut spending to fund Andy Burnham's new pledges, with the first Budget set for October 28.
State pension could be scrapped, replaced by lifespan fund
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has proposed scrapping the State Pension for a Lifespan Fund that ties retirement income to life expectancy.
Burnham's state pension tax trap: triple lock frozen
Rachel Reeves' tax exemption, backed by Andy Burnham, risks turning the state pension triple lock into a tax trap as the personal allowance stays frozen.
Hundreds of thousands leave London as population falls
Hundreds of thousands left London in a year to June 2025, shrinking the capital's population for the first time in 37 years outside Covid, ONS data shows.
Alarm over unsafe imports entering UK via Manchester Airport
Fears have been raised that unsafe food and kitchenware imports are reaching UK consumers through Manchester Airport, after new figures showed failed checks.
Winter fuel payment cliff edge: some 66-year-olds miss out
Some people turning 66 this winter will miss the £300 winter fuel payment because of a June 27, 1960 birth-date cut-off, BBC's Moneybox has confirmed.
Northumberland campers urged to leave no trace
Northumberland sees record 11m visitors; council launches 'Love it Like it's Yours' campaign urging campers and motorhome users to leave no trace and use legal sites.
Cardiff Bay Park Revamp Creates Largest Outdoor Exercise Hub
The largest outdoor exercise area in any city park will be created at Cardiff Bay, featuring calisthenics, yoga, sports facilities, and wheelchair-accessible equipment, with work starting in August 2026.
Guardian View on Kidulthood: Young Adults Priced Out
The Guardian editorial argues that soaring costs, particularly housing, are forcing young people to live with parents longer, delaying traditional markers of adulthood.
UEFA boycott puts FIFA U20 Women's World Cup at risk
UEFA's pledge to boycott FIFA tournaments over Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes puts the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup at risk of collapse with a 37-day deadline.
Northumberland Street works could last another month
The last stage of a long-running revamp for the North East’s busiest high street could take another month to complete, as Newcastle City Council hopes to finish by end of August.
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