Will Burnham cut stamp duty? Here’s what new PM could change to property taxes
A Land Value Tax has been suggested as an alternative to the current dissatisfaction around stamp duty Andy Burnham was made Labour leader on Friday as he prepares to enter…
Schoolboy stabbed teacher in head after asking her to check his work, court hears
The court heard Vicki Williams was a ‘lone female teacher’ and an ‘easy target’ when the boy allegedly launched his attack A schoolboy stabbed a female teacher in the head…
Andy Burnham’s speech in full as he is confirmed as Labour leader
The Makerfield MP has declared that he is ‘ready to lead’ the country Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the new leader of the Labour Party. The Makerfield MP received…
Andy Burnham claims he has a plan for change – it’s a shame he still hasn’t told us what it is
Political editor David Maddox was in the room at the TUC headquarters in London as Andy Burnham became Labour leader, warning his party this is their ‘last chance’ As Andy…
South East Water warns over survival as funds dry up
South East Water has warned that there is “material uncertainty” over its survival, after a disastrous year in which the lossmaking company paid millions of pounds in fines and its…
Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 full-time jobs, green campaigners say
More people can fit on to the top deck of a standard London bus than will be directly employed on the new Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea, industry documents…
Network Rail bans steam trains from running after ‘Harry Potter’ train sparks wildfire
The grounding has led to service cancellations, and diesel engines being brought in as last-minute replacements Network Rail has imposed a nationwide ban on steam trains over fears they could…
Man appears in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving
A 22-year-old man has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving in a hit-and-run collision in north Belfast. Pedestrian Raven Adams, 24, from County Tipperary, was hit…
Boy, 3, attacked by crocodile at zoo able to play using his feet after seven surgeries
The boy’s parents admitted they feared their son ‘wasn’t going to make it’ after multiple operations The family of a three-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a zoo’s crocodile…
What Burnham’s policies might mean for your taxes, mortgage and money as he becomes prime minister
The Makerfield MP has spoken out on income tax, stamp duty and more – so what might change? The Independent Money channel is brought to you by Trading 212. Andy…