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HMRC's biggest Self Assessment shake-up in decades could change how millions pay tax

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Andy Burnham hints frozen £12,570 Income Tax personal allowance could increase

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested the frozen £12,570 Income Tax personal allowance is on his radar after saying it was a key issue raised by voters.

12-year-old girl reported missing at 4:30am has now been found

Girl who went missing from Ferndown has been found

Andy Burnham to promise cost of living ‘breathing room’ as he enters Downing Street

Andy Burnham is widely expected to deliver a speech outside 10 Downing Street in which he will pledge to bring "breathing room" to struggling households

'Four men taking photos' in the area of a children's playground and paddling pool

Hi Sarah, we received a report at 8:28pm on Saturday 18 July 2026 of suspicious activity involving four men taking photos in the area of Hamworthy Park in Poole.

Mayor helps open new garage with 'honesty, integrity and quality' at the heart

Fordingbridge mayor Pete White officially opened the Albion Road site, now operating as Best Garage Fordingbridge after its recent acquisition by Best Garages Ltd.