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Starmer told to do more for pensioners after Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

The Commons Work and Pensions Committee has called for a new strategy to improve the standard of living for pensioners, with nearly 3 million living...

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Call to shorten the length of school summer holidays

The school summer holidays have kicked off, with students across the UK enjoying six weeks of leisure and hopefully plenty of sunshine. However,...

yesterday 10

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Starmer told to do more for pensioners after Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to take greater action to address poverty amongst pensioners following his U-turn on the...

previous day 9

David Prince

English tourist tax plea as council tax payers get 'unfair' deal

A committee of MPs warned the Labour government that people are becoming more and more unhappy with council tax hikes in their local area. It comes as...

thursday 7

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Ely street parking changes spark anger amid 'absolutely valid' concerns

Proposals for a new cycleway in Ely have provoked fierce debate, with several Cambridgeshire Live readers expressing their objections in the comments...

thursday 20

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English tourist tax plea as council tax payers get 'unfair' deal

A group of MPs has issued a stark warning to the Labour government about the growing discontent among residents over council tax increases....

thursday 6

David Prince

Anger mounts as Cambridge South Station toilets will only be open to ticketholders

The news that toilet access at the new Cambridge South railway station will be limited to ticketholders has sparked intense debate among...

22.07.2025 7

David Prince

BBC confirms TV licence fee 'reform' as broadcaster faces 'jeopardy'

The BBC has confirmed that it is looking at TV licence fee 'reform' as competition from streaming giants like Netflix and a drop in fee payers has led...

19.07.2025 10

David Prince

Council makes four-day working week permanent as some say 'more places should do this'

The four-day working week for council staff at South Cambridgeshire District Council continues to stir debate, with mixed reactions about its effects...

19.07.2025 9

David Prince

16 and 17-year-olds to vote at the next general election in huge plan for change

The government is expected to confirm plans to extend voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds in England today, in one of the biggest shake-ups of the...

18.07.2025 3

David Prince

16 and 17-year-olds could vote at next general election in huge change

Government ministers are expected to announce plans today to extend voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds in England. This significant change would...

18.07.2025 50

David Prince

BBC looking at TV licence fee 'reform' as broadcaster faces 'jeopardy'

The BBC has acknowledged the need for "reform" of the TV licence and fee structure, as highlighted in its annual report. The broadcaster cites...

17.07.2025 1

David Prince

Serious criminals could be jailed without jury trials in big court shake-up plan

Serious criminals could be jailed without a jury trial under a major shake-up in the courts. Ex-top judge Sir Brian Leveson has proposed a raft of...

11.07.2025 10

David Prince

Serious criminals could be jailed without jury trials in big court shake-up plan

The British legal system is grappling with a backlog of tens of thousands of cases, some of which may not start for years – but a major overhaul in...

10.07.2025 4

David Prince

Keir Starmer enduring 'worst start' by a new PM after DWP cuts climbdown

Polling expert, Sir John Curtice, has delivered a scathing verdict on the Prime Minister's first few months in office, as the leader of the Labour...

04.07.2025 6

David Prince

Keir Starmer enduring 'worst start' by a new PM after DWP cuts climbdown

A leading political analyst has stated that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is experiencing the "worst start" by a newly-elected Prime Minister...

03.07.2025 4

David Prince

Nigel Farage 'meteoric rise' shows him on course to be the next PM

A new mega poll involving 11,500 voters has predicted that Nigel Farage's Reform UK would win 271 seats at the next general election

02.07.2025 10

David Prince

Keir Starmer faces huge rebellion over crunch DWP cuts vote today

The government are pushing through cuts and reforms to the welfare system, but face a huge rebellion from Labour MPs - here is everything you need to...

02.07.2025 10

David Prince

Keir Starmer faces huge rebellion over crunch DWP cuts vote today

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer may confront the most significant rebellion of his leadership later today as Parliament votes on the government's...

02.07.2025 10

David Prince

Nigel Farage 'meteoric rise' shows him on course to be the next PM

Startling new polling data indicates that should a general election take place today, Reform UK would emerge in the lead, although they would still...

01.07.2025 9

David Prince

Conscription and 'WW2 spirit' needed to defend UK in grim warnings

The government's new National Security Strategy has warned that 'the UK homeland' could come under direct threat 'for the first time in many years'

28.06.2025 9

David Prince

Conscription and 'WW2 spirit' needed to defend UK in grim warnings

A recent government report has sounded the alarm on escalating threats to the UK, cautioning that the nation should be prepared for potential...

27.06.2025 2

David Prince

Young voters fume that high taxes fund pensioners while they can't afford a home

A think tank has warned that young people feel they are being short-changed by the state as they struggle to afford housing and childcare, while their...

25.06.2025 3

David Prince

Young voters fume that high taxes fund pensioners while they can't afford a home

A political think tank has issued a stark warning that the younger generation's faith in the government and politicians is dwindling as they...

25.06.2025 10

David Prince

Nigel Farage's plan to put £1,000 in low-paid workers' pockets

Former Brexit Party leader and Reform UK boss Nigel Farage will on Monday unveil the first major policy of the party's rebrand at next month's local...

24.06.2025 10

David Prince

Nigel Farage's plan to put £1,000 in low-paid workers' pockets

Nigel Farage is pressing on with Reform UK's policy drive, with a fresh proposal to offer an exclusive "Britannia Card" to ultra-high-net-worth...

24.06.2025 10

David Prince

Businessman's horse-cart commute around car ban hailed 'a great idea'

CambridgeshireLive readers have been buzzing with conversations about a businessman's novel method of bypassing local traffic restrictions by...

24.06.2025 10

David Prince

Assisted dying bill faces crunch vote as Starmer signals support - have your say

A vote on whether to legalise assisted dying is expected on Friday, after years of campaigning. MPs will have a free vote, and the final result for...

21.06.2025 10

David Prince

Labour revolt looms as DWP PIP cuts still on the table - have your say

The Government is planning to slash around £5 billion per year from the welfare bill, with the lion's share of this to be done by reducing access to...

20.06.2025 3

David Prince

Assisted dying bill faces crunch vote as Starmer signals support – have your say

A pivotal vote on the legalisation of assisted dying is set for Friday (June 20), following a long period of campaigning. MPs will be granted a free...

20.06.2025 3

David Prince

Labour revolt looms as DWP PIP cuts still on the table - have your say

More than 100 Labour MPs are considering rebelling against proposed revisions to DWP payments, including Personal Independence Payments (PIP), with...

19.06.2025 9

David Prince

Ryanair introduces huge £500 charge for unruly passengers - have your say

The budget airline has laid down the law in a bid to quell the number of in-flight disturbances caused by the actions of a "tiny number of unruly...

18.06.2025 6

David Prince

Does David Beckham deserve to be knighted? Should celebrities receive honours? Have your say!

The former England footballer has been given a knighthood in the forthcoming King's Birthday Honours, and his wife Victoria is poised to become Lady...

18.06.2025 8

David Prince

'Chaotic' roadworks prompts calls for a meeting and to reopen Mill Road bridge

CambridgeshireLive readers have weighed in on the recent demand for an urgent discussion about the extended gas works in Cambridge. The newly elected...

18.06.2025 10

David Prince

Does David Beckham deserve to be knighted? Should celebrities receive honours? Have your say!

David Beckham has been granted a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours, meaning he will become Sir David with Victoria Beckham becoming Lady...

17.06.2025 10

David Prince

Billions pledged to build 'affordable' homes in the UK - Have your say

The government has pledged billions to unlock affordable and social homes as part of its Spending Review - here's what you need to know, and how you...

14.06.2025 3

David Prince

Ryanair introduces huge £500 charge for unruly passengers – have your say

Ryanair has introduced a substantial £500 fee to combat serious misconduct on their flights. The budget airline announced on Thursday that it would...

14.06.2025 3

David Prince

Call to ban 'no ball games' signs and get children playing again - have your say

A new report has found that outdoor play has declined by 50% in a generation - and campaigners are calling for barriers to be removed so children can...

13.06.2025 5

David Prince

Billions pledged to build 'affordable' homes in the UK – Have your say

Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed her Spending Review on Wednesday (June 11), outlining the government's financial plans for the coming years. A...

13.06.2025 10

David Prince

Call to ban 'no ball games' signs and get children playing again

Activists are urging for a rethink of the obstacles preventing children from playing freely, in a bid to boost their physical and mental health. This...

12.06.2025 5

David Prince

Free school meals to be extended in child poverty lifeline - have your say

The extension of free school meals is part of a package of measures to improve children's quality of life

06.06.2025 7

David Prince

Free school meals to be extended in child poverty lifeline - have your say

The government has revealed plans to extend the free school meals scheme to a greater number of UK children, commencing next year. At present, all...

06.06.2025 10

David Prince

Town centre pedestrianisation plans spark business worries

Cambridgeshire Live readers have been discussing development proposals for a town centre. The scheme to pedestrianise a section of Ramsey town centre...

05.06.2025 10

David Prince

Mill Road Bridge bus gate fines 'the worst decision ever made'

Cambridgeshire Live readers have been debating the introduction of a bus gate on Mill Road bridge. The bridge has seen a significant number of fines...

04.06.2025 40

David Prince

School 'becoming too expensive' for some families

A new poll has found that the cost of uniforms, transport and school trips is keeping children out of education as the government faces pressure over...

31.05.2025 10

David Prince

School is becoming too expensive for some families - have your say

According to a recent survey, the prohibitive costs for items like uniforms, transport, and school trips are effectively barring some children from...

30.05.2025 8

David Prince

A1307: Readers say 'about time too' as 40mph speed limit to be lifted

Cambridgeshire Live readers have been having their say on the announcement that the 40mph speed restriction on the A1307 is to be scrapped. Stances...

30.05.2025 8

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£129 annual saving as energy bills to drop from July - have your say

The new price cap for the average dual fuel household will fall from £1,849 to £1,720 from July

24.05.2025 10

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Plans for more than 500 student accommodation rooms is 'just what we need'

The development is proposed to address the increasing demand for student housing

24.05.2025 10

David Prince

£129 annual saving as energy bills to drop from July - have your say

Details of the next energy price cap have been released, and it's a welcome relief for millions of households. From July, the maximum unit price...

24.05.2025 10

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