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Voter ID requirements: Burnham reported to be moving to scrap photo checks
Andy Burnham is reported to be rushing through laws to end photo ID checks at polling stations. Until they pass, the current rules on voting in person still apply.
Newcastle City Council job cuts 2026: up to 121 posts at risk
Up to 121 posts at Newcastle City Council could be affected, up from around 75 first planned, as it faces a budget gap of more than £40m over three years, according to Hits Radio.
Andy Burnham State Pension triple lock plan 2026: ‘a fairer deal’
Burnham says the State Pension will keep rising and calls his plan 'a fairer deal'. Nothing changes until April 2030; the April 2027 rise is still 3.9%.
Pavement EV charging for renters and flat dwellers: what to know
If you rent or live in a flat without a driveway, on-street charging is growing across England. Here is what it could mean for your costs and your next steps.
Berkeley Homes Bermondsey affordable housing cut rejected
Councillors unanimously refused Berkeley Homes' plan to cut affordable units at Bermondsey Place from 40% to 12%, contrary to planning officers' recommendation. Here is what it means.
Labour holds Holborn and St Pancras as Greens take close to a third of the vote
Labour held Holborn and St Pancras on 45% under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with the Greens close to 33%, but turnout fell to 38.6% and one by-election is not a national verdict.
Holborn and St Pancras by-election 2026 result: Labour holds seat
Labour holds Holborn and St Pancras as Sagal Abdi-Wali beats Zack Polanski. Other Jewish Greens members say their chair's call for him to resign does not reflect the group's majority view.
Seven in 10 first-time buyers found buying a home frustrating, Skipton research finds
Skipton research finds 70% of first-time buyers found the home-buying process frustrating. We look at what causes delays and uncertainty, and what the government says its reforms will change.
Budget 2026: Tesco chief urges Chancellor to exempt retailers from higher rates on large properties
Tesco chief executive Ken Murphy has urged the Chancellor to exempt retailers from higher business rates on large properties, while John Lewis chair Jason Tarry criticises possible warehouse levy proposals ahead of the 28 October Budget.
Empty shop grants of up to £5,000 offered in Oswestry
Oswestry is offering up to £5,000 to businesses that take on long-empty units. Rotherham and a £10m hospitality fund also support bringing vacant property back into use, but there is no single national scheme.
Stamp duty reform for first-time buyers: ministers target delays
The government's homebuying package targets delays and collapsed sales, not stamp duty allowance changes. The tax itself is untouched in the announcement.
Awaab’s Law private landlords 2026: NRLA responds to consultation
The NRLA has responded to the government's consultation on extending Awaab's Law to private rentals in England. The consultation closes on 18 December 2026.
Grenfell Tower community update October 2026: what it covers
The government's October 2026 update sets out how Grenfell Tower is being taken down and includes dust, noise and vibration monitoring. The published summary does not mention rehousing or compensation.
