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Ulez drivers pay charge but still hounded by Transport for London threats
10+ hour, 48+ min ago (371+ words) TfL said: “Cases where payment is not taken are rare but we have established processes to ensure drivers are not issued with a fine." Ulez drivers have paid their charge - but are being hounded with threats from Transport for London,…...
State pensioners risk HMRC bills in 'two-tier system' under Andy Burnham
15+ hour, 5+ min ago (401+ words) The Labour Party government Prime Minister is being urged to act Andy Burnham has been told "time is running out" for the government to change the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension triple lock. The Labour Party government…...
Andy Burnham issued warning over Sir Keir Starmer £500 driveway rule
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (465+ words) Flat residents face a growing inequality under rules from the Labour Party government. Earlier this year, when Sir Keir Starmer was Prime Minister, the government announced that flat owners, landlords, renters and businesses can now access grants of up to…...
Brits back tougher restrictions on young and newly-qualified drivers
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Andy Burnham told to hand out £517, £345 or £172 energy bill discounts
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (359+ words) Mr Nowak told the Financial Times the pair needed to show "some ambition" at the Autumn Statement on October 28 Andy Burnham has been urged to raise taxes on banks to fund a £517 energy bill cut for households. Paul Nowak, general…...
New £65 fee confirmed for landlords in England confirmed under Andy Burnham
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (396+ words) The database will launch regionally, starting in the West Midlands on December 15 A new £65 fee is on the table for landlords in England under a change from the Andy Burnham government. Landlords will have to pay a £65 registration fee per…...
Andy Burnham £84 energy bill discount put forward for middle-income households
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (403+ words) Andy Burnham has been urged to give an £84 energy bill discount to households with middle income. The suggestion has been put forward by Compass, a thinktank led by Neal Lawson, who is a key ally of Labour Party Prime Minister…...
Andy Burnham told to change MOT rule - with tests for drivers currently exempt
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (537+ words) MOT changes could see classic car owners required to take tests - even if they're exempt. As it stands, under Labour Party government rules, a vehicle does not need an MOT if it was built or first registered more than 40 years…...
HMRC 1% income tax rise on table for over-40s on basic, higher, additional rate
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (341+ words) A 1% surcharge has been proposed for people on the basic, higher and additional rate as part of a wide-ranging report looking at Andy Burnham's Labour Party government. A new report from thinktank Compass, which is led by Mr Burnham's ally…...
Vapers risk losing £137 from October in rule change under Andy Burnham
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (352+ words) From next month, a new Vaping Products Duty begins under the Labour Party government. Vapers may find themselves £137 out of pocket every year when it comes into force on October 1. From next month, a new Vaping Products Duty begins under…...