Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government is rolling out bold welfare reforms, targeting youth benefits by cutting payments unless young people engage in training or volunteering — all part of a sweeping plan to slash the £333 billion welfare bill and redirect funds to social care and defense. Shocking data reveals that some 16-17-year-olds on minimum wage earn less than those on sickness benefits, with over 87,000 claiming Personal Independence Payment — a system now deemed obsolete since its 2013 launch. Meanwhile, councils face a potential overhaul as proposals to replace council tax and stamp duty with a proportional property tax or land value tax gain momentum. The Prime Minister insists no early election is planned, citing public fatigue. On the global stage, the new foreign secretary is positioning the UK as a climate leader, including securing a top World Bank seat. Defense remains contentious: the defense secretary vows to resign if the new plan falls short, while the PM stays silent on a specific 2030 funding target. Travel chaos hit Gatwick after a massive water outage left toilets blocked and taps dry, while gas stations report nearly 800 daily incidents of drivers fleeing without paying.
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