Banks ordered to snoop on pensioners in benefits crackdown

United Kingdom (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New UK legislation mandates banks to monitor pensioners’ bank accounts and share data with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to identify benefit fraud and overpayments. The move affects an estimated 1.36 million pensioners and

Kemi Badenoch says Tories plan to end stamp duty on homes

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pledged to abolish stamp duty on primary residences to support homebuyers and boost the economy. As reported by The Guardian, at a Tory conference in Manchester, Kemi Badenoch announced the party’s plans to

Lifts planned for Harrow tube after 20-year campaign

Harrow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – After two decades of campaigning, plans are underway to install lifts at two Harrow Tube stations, marking a major step for accessibility improvements. 17 Underground stations, including Canons Park and South Harrow, will be evaluated for step-free

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