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The UK State Pension age is in the middle of a phased rise from 66 to 67, a change that began affecting people earlier this year and continues month by month through to 2028.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will begin a month-long tour of the UK on Monday, promising to listen to communities and announce further measures addressing living costs, consumer practices and struggling high streets.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has visited the Rosyth shipyard and forces housing in Edinburgh, highlighting Scotland’s role in Royal Navy shipbuilding, skilled employment and national security.
The Charity Commission has urged charities affected by the Beacon CRM cyber security incident to assess the risks and report serious incidents, while the ICO leads on data protection concerns.
Reform UK’s Paul Powers has gained the Heacham ward from the Conservatives with 289 votes, completing a double West Norfolk by-election victory for the party.
Reform UK’s Ben Griffin has gained the Snettisham ward from the Conservatives, defeating Liberal Democrat Lee Henson by just 18 votes.
Green candidate Nick Abear has gained the Hooley, Merstham and Netherne seat from the Conservatives with 934 votes, while Reform UK finished second.
Plaid Cymru’s Anthony Cook has won the Hengoed ward by-election for Caerphilly County Borough Council with 509 votes, defeating Reform UK by a majority of 138.
Victoria’s new premier Ben Carroll wants the state to secure more jobs and investment from AUKUS, as Australia, Britain and the United States expand their shared submarine and defence-technology programme.
Kemi Badenoch has written an open letter to Clacton voters criticising Nigel Farage's by-election, as the Conservatives sit out the contest.
Avanti West Coast is cutting services through August, facing fresh punctuality concerns, and approaching the end of its rail contract in 2026.
Reform UK's Katie Groom has won the Harton ward by-election in South Tyneside with 628 votes, defeating Labour's Neil Maxwell by 274 votes.