Andy Burnham £395 state pension increase planned for people born before 1953

NewsCost Of LivingAndy BurnhamState pension rises thanks to the so-called Triple Lock10:00, 18 Aug 2026Andy Burnham's promise to keep the Triple Lock means state pensioners look set to receive a 4.1 per cent uplift next April. The state pension from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rises each and every April.

Andy Burnham continues his UK tour, where he's so far checked out some potatoes on a farm in Truro, despite there being a lot more important things going on

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has urged UK Chancellor John Healey to reconsider plans for escalating bank taxes. He emphasized that such measures could risk significant job losses and deter crucial investments within the UK. Dimon asserted that fostering economic growth is essential for overcoming the nation'

Russia said the 'deeper the UK's involvement, the higher price it will pay'

The new Prime Minister started with an announcement that eligible disabled bus passengers will get free transport all day, every day.

Mark Mansfield A giant message warning Prime Minister Andy Burnham of the consequences of climate change has been painted across a Welsh mountainside devastated by wildfires. Greenpeace activists created the 1,120-square-metre artwork on scorched land at Sychnant Pass in Conwy, within Eryri National Park, following fir

A “GIANT climate warning” to Andy Burnham has been painted onto a mountainside scorched by wildfires, as a decision on new oil and gas in the North Sea looms ...

Russia has issued a horrifying message. 15:13, Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Updated: 15:21, Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Putin (Image: Getty)Russia has sent a chilling threat to the UK as Moscow rages at Britain for allowing UK-manufactured drones to strike deep into the country. A statement from the Russian Embassy shared with news agency

Andy Burnham to tackle issues 'ignored by Westminster' on second week of summer tour  GB News

Burnham vows to address 'ignored by Westminster' in summer tour of UK  ITVX