Benefits spending 'to soar by £5.5bn next year' as Burnham rejects 'crude' cuts to welfare bill

Daily Mail - Oct 22, 2026

An analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies found that total spending on welfare would rise by around £5.5billion in 2027.

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Coronation Street fans think they've rumbled when Bethany Platt's baby truth will come out

Oct 22, 2026

Coronation Street fans think they've rumbled when Bethany Platt's baby truth will come out

Corrie fans are sure they know when the truth about who the father of Bethany Platt's unborn child will come out in the ITV soap

'Our £3k Mediterranean cruise was meant to be a celebration, it turned into a nightmare'

Oct 22, 2026

'Our £3k Mediterranean cruise was meant to be a celebration, it turned into a nightmare'

A number of women from Greater Manchester, who paid up to £3,000 each, fell seriously ill onboard the P&O ship

Clint Eastwood stars in war film classic airing on Film4 tonight

Oct 22, 2026

Clint Eastwood stars in war film classic airing on Film4 tonight

The war film starring Hollywood icons Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, and it's set to air on BBC tonight

Aussie hospitality figures lash out at new reusable cup requirements over fears of extra costs to businesses: 'It's a logistical nightmare'

Oct 22, 2026

Aussie hospitality figures lash out at new reusable cup requirements over fears of extra costs to businesses: 'It's a logistical nightmare'

Under the reforms, food-service businesses will be required to accept customers' reusable cups from 2028, while voluntary reusable-cup schemes will also be introduced.

Staff at Australian bank warn they're being replaced by artificial intelligence and offshore labour

Oct 22, 2026

Staff at Australian bank warn they're being replaced by artificial intelligence and offshore labour

Thousands of Aussies have lost their jobs.

Andy Burnham government urged to scrap 'unfair’ £10 charge for people living in England

Oct 22, 2026

Andy Burnham government urged to scrap 'unfair’ £10 charge for people living in England

The current prescription charge is now £9.90 per item

Man, 21, allegedly armed with a firearm shot by police in Sydney suburb

Oct 22, 2026

Man, 21, allegedly armed with a firearm shot by police in Sydney suburb

Emergency services were called to a home in Glen Alpine following reports a man had allegedly made threats.

Easyjet announces new £66 passport rule for passengers with children

Oct 22, 2026

Easyjet announces new £66 passport rule for passengers with children

The budget carrier say they will cover the cost of the document for a child up to the age of 18 months

Bury Bonfire Night 2026 firework displays and events

Oct 22, 2026

Bury Bonfire Night 2026 firework displays and events

There's plenty going on in the borough this year

Ilhan Omar breaks silence on accusations she married her brother in immigration scam as she gives first interview since early morning raid of her home

Oct 22, 2026

Ilhan Omar breaks silence on accusations she married her brother in immigration scam as she gives first interview since early morning raid of her home

Ilhan Omar dismissed long-running allegations that she married her brother as 'insane,' but gave an unusual response when pressed about their relationship.

Coronation Street legend says Hayley and Roy Cropper's 'accidental' romance was meant to end

Oct 22, 2026

Coronation Street legend says Hayley and Roy Cropper's 'accidental' romance was meant to end

Actress Julie Hesmondhalgh has revealed details about Corrie's iconic on-screen romance between Hayley and Roy in the ITV soap

Elon Musk threatens Hillary Clinton's podcast partner Kara Swisher with prison after she claimed to know 'what's coming for him' if Democrats take power

Oct 22, 2026

Elon Musk threatens Hillary Clinton's podcast partner Kara Swisher with prison after she claimed to know 'what's coming for him' if Democrats take power

With the midterm elections approaching in what is projected to be a 'blue wave,' the Trump ally appears to have little tolerance for criticism and fired online against tech journalist Kara Swisher.

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