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MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, who says “hurrah” as the Government promises to end the Carers’ Allowance cliff edge, but warns the new system may not arrive until 2030/31.

Martin Lewis says 'hurrah' to ‘very good news’ ahead of major Budget announcement

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (right) meeting with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey at No11 Downing Street, central London, ahead of the Budget on Wednesday

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (right) meeting with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey at No11 Downing Street, central London, ahead of the Budget on Wednesday

Budget 2026 5 changes that could affect your money before Christmas

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Department for Works and Pensions

State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs for young

The government has updated its Be Ready emergency checklist, naming nine items and provisions all UK households should keep at home.

The government has updated its Be Ready emergency checklist, naming nine items and provisions all UK households should keep at home.

National government

The 9 items the Government says all UK households should have at home at all times

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the campaign wants the state pension age reduced to 65 for everyone, but the Government has initially rejected the proposal

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the campaign wants the state pension age reduced to 65 for everyone, but the Government has initially rejected the proposal

Department for Works and Pensions

Calls to cut DWP State Pension Age to 65 grow as parliamentary debate draws closer

The Betfred betting shop on Common Lane in Culcheth is now closed

The Betfred betting shop on Common Lane in Culcheth is now closed

Signs removed and shutters down at village bookies after closure warning

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

State pension tipped to increase by nearly £500 a year as weekly payments reach £250

The Barley Mow pub in Warrington town centre was namedropped in the House of Commons

The Barley Mow pub in Warrington town centre was namedropped in the House of Commons

Warrington pubs named in Commons debate – but MPs accused of filibustering

Warrington has been named an ‘affordable housing desert’ after a study found no rentals affordable for people relying on housing benefit.

Warrington has been named an ‘affordable housing desert’ after a study found no rentals affordable for people relying on housing benefit.

ZERO homes for affordable properties for Warrington people on housing benefit

Lee Cullen and Gary Jenkins, co-founders of No Brainer

Lee Cullen and Gary Jenkins, co-founders of No Brainer

Warrington PR boss urges Chancellor to give businesses certainty

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) answers questions from a Press Association reporter

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) answers questions from a Press Association reporter

PIP review warning as thousands of young people claim DWP benefits for anxiety

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Christmas bonus - pensioners and benefit claimants will get extra bank payment

Warrington-based United Infrastructure is calling for the Autumn Budget to prioritise investment in safe, warm and healthy homes.

Warrington-based United Infrastructure is calling for the Autumn Budget to prioritise investment in safe, warm and healthy homes.

Warrington firm calls for investment in healthier homes as part of Autumn Budget

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as 80,000 people have joined calls to lower the state pension age to 65

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as 80,000 people have joined calls to lower the state pension age to 65

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP State Pension age row deepens as 80,000 demand retirement at 65

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP has put out new guidance saying the poorest pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP has put out new guidance saying the poorest pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits

Department for Works and Pensions

Pensioners could be missing out on £4,500 a year in DWP benefits says new report

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as a campaign calling for 12 weeks of maternity pay at 90% of salary has received a Government response, with ministers pointing to an ongoing review of parental leave and pay.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as a campaign calling for 12 weeks of maternity pay at 90% of salary has received a Government response, with ministers pointing to an ongoing review of parental leave and pay.

Nearly 69,000 want maternity pay changed – now the Government has responded

Winter Fuel Payments are expected to reach most eligible pensioners in November or December 2026. Find out when letters will arrive, who qualifies and how much you could get.

Winter Fuel Payments are expected to reach most eligible pensioners in November or December 2026. Find out when letters will arrive, who qualifies and how much you could get.

Winter Fuel Payment

When will Winter Fuel Payments arrive? Pensioners could get up to £300 this winter

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as workers have been urged to check their State Pension, National Insurance record and old pension pots ahead of the planned 2030 triple lock change.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as workers have been urged to check their State Pension, National Insurance record and old pension pots ahead of the planned 2030 triple lock change.

Department for Works and Pensions

Retiring after 2030? The pension detail millions should check now

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government will respond to a petition calling for the State Pension age to be cut to 65, which supporters say could help older workers and free up jobs for younger people.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government will respond to a petition calling for the State Pension age to be cut to 65, which supporters say could help older workers and free up jobs for younger people.

Department for Work and Pensions

Government faces call to cut DWP State Pension age to 65 for everyone

National government

Why it is time for a new, honest debate in the UK - Warrington MP

Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols and Warrington South MP Sarah Hall celebrate after winning their seats in the 2024 general election

Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols and Warrington South MP Sarah Hall celebrate after winning their seats in the 2024 general election

National government

New major poll predicts Warrington seat winners if general election was today

The Prime Minister has dedicated a plaque to his former high school

The Prime Minister has dedicated a plaque to his former high school

National government

Prime Minister dedicates plaque to inspire students at his former high school

Prime Minister Andy Burnham gets emotional as he speaks about his father Roy whilst delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference

Prime Minister Andy Burnham gets emotional as he speaks about his father Roy whilst delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference

National government

Prime Minister Andy Burnham holds back tears as he speaks of late dad at conference

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Department for Works and Pensions

Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service

The DWP has confirmed the exact birth date and qualifying week for the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for eligible pensioners.

The DWP has confirmed the exact birth date and qualifying week for the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for eligible pensioners.

DWP confirms exact birth date for £300 Winter Fuel Payment and key week to qualify

Around 3.2 million pensioners are due HMRC refunds after a state pension tax calculation error.

Around 3.2 million pensioners are due HMRC refunds after a state pension tax calculation error.

Millions of pensioners could be owed money after HMRC mistake

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

One simple task millions need to do before energy bills rise next week October 1

A police escort was seen travelling through Warrington last night, Thursday

A police escort was seen travelling through Warrington last night, Thursday

National government

Watch as Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s police escort travels through Warrington

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension warning as savers rush to access their money before death tax changes

Energy bill help could change as campaigners target £150 Warm Home Discount

Energy bill help could change as campaigners target £150 Warm Home Discount

Cold Weather Payments

Campaigners demand bigger Warm Home Discount as households face winter squeeze

Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols speaking during the debate in the House of Commons

Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols speaking during the debate in the House of Commons

Specialist rape courts to be set up after 'brave' Commons speech by Warrington MP

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

Department for Work and Pensions

Pensioners hoping for £14,500 State Pension get major DWP response

Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols

Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols

Charlotte Nichols highlights new support for Warrington families this school year

From bus passes to benefits, pensioners could be missing out on valuable benefits and discounts without realising it. Here are the schemes to check and how to apply.

From bus passes to benefits, pensioners could be missing out on valuable benefits and discounts without realising it. Here are the schemes to check and how to apply.

Department for Work and Pensions

Full list of DWP benefits, bus passes and freebies for people of State Pension age

New trains are planned for the north of England

New trains are planned for the north of England

National government

New trains set to serve Warrington passengers after £1billion fleet announcement

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is under pressure as pensioners are calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise by at least £1,000

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is under pressure as pensioners are calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise by at least £1,000

Department for Work and Pensions

£12,570 Personal Allowance could rise by £1,000 for pensioners in fresh calls

Holiday Inn Woolston is closed to the public to accomodate migrants

Holiday Inn Woolston is closed to the public to accomodate migrants

Local government

Report confirms number of migrants living in hotels and HMOs in Warrington

A pedestrian crossing is sought for Greyhound Roundabout

A pedestrian crossing is sought for Greyhound Roundabout

National government

MP backs petition to install pedestrian crossing on ‘dangerous’ roundabout

Winter Fuel Payment recipients soared by 9.6 million to 10.9 million in England and Wales last winter after the Government widened eligibility.

Winter Fuel Payment recipients soared by 9.6 million to 10.9 million in England and Wales last winter after the Government widened eligibility.

Winter Fuel Payment recipients soar by 9.6 million after major Government U-turn

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as new analysis shows a new state pension tax break could help just 1 in 16 pensioners

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as new analysis shows a new state pension tax break could help just 1 in 16 pensioners

Just 1 in 16 pensioners could benefit from new State Pension tax break

Petrol and diesel prices across the town have soared

Petrol and diesel prices across the town have soared

Warrington's cheapest and dearest petrol stations as prices reach new high

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London

‘I was whispering in her ear about my dad’ Andy Burnham’s tribute to dad Roy

Council tax could face a major overhaul if England follows Wales with a property revaluation, potentially changing the bands and bills households pay.

Council tax could face a major overhaul if England follows Wales with a property revaluation, potentially changing the bands and bills households pay.

Council tax shake-up could change what millions pay as England homes face revaluation

Pensioners have just one week to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment if they do not want to receive it.

Pensioners have just one week to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment if they do not want to receive it.

Winter Fuel Payment warning as pensioners face deadline next week

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as a new petition is calling for a major tax boost for pensioners, with a higher personal allowance linked to the State Pension Triple Lock.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as a new petition is calling for a major tax boost for pensioners, with a higher personal allowance linked to the State Pension Triple Lock.

New tax campaign launched to increase HMRC personal allowance for all pensioners

MP for Warrington South, Sarah Hall, called upon the Government for urgent action following the closure of Papyrus

MP for Warrington South, Sarah Hall, called upon the Government for urgent action following the closure of Papyrus

Warrington MP calls for urgent action following closure of suicide prevention charity

Local government

Why Andy Burnham was talking about Warrington at PMQs

Bents Garden and Home has been named on the Government list

Bents Garden and Home has been named on the Government list

Bents Garden Centre named over minimum wage failures affecting 272 staff

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028.

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028.

Department for Work and Pensions

State Pension age rises to 67 - who will be hit hardest as retirement age goes up?

Could you have £2,000 sitting untouched? The forgotten savings pots millions of young adults may be entitled to

Could you have £2,000 sitting untouched? The forgotten savings pots millions of young adults may be entitled to

The forgotten £2,000 savings pot with your name on - and how to claim it

Around 1m people could be owed pension cash, but fears are growing that HMRC letters will be mistaken for scams and binned.

Around 1m people could be owed pension cash, but fears are growing that HMRC letters will be mistaken for scams and binned.

The HMRC letter you should not throw in the bin - urgent warning about 1m letters

Find out who will not get the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, from people in hospital or prison to some care home residents.

Find out who will not get the Winter Fuel Payment in 2026, from people in hospital or prison to some care home residents.

Department for Works and Pensions

Winter Fuel Payment 2026 - 5 groups who will not get the payment this year

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as a petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as a petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000

People across the UK can now sign up for Government phone alerts by SMS or email when local pollution levels are forecast to be high.

People across the UK can now sign up for Government phone alerts by SMS or email when local pollution levels are forecast to be high.

Government launches new phone alert service for millions across UK