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Daily Express - Opinion

Andy Burnham eyes £3,000 boost for state pensioners - but there's a massive catch - Andy Burnham may have struck on a vote-winning strategy. And it would benefit pensioners too.

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HMRC to refund 3.2 million state pensioners after tax scandal

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I was Diana's butler - this is what her marriage to Charles was really like

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Martin Lewis '£250 rule' to anyone gifting money to children or grandchildren -- Experts say that the focus on changes to the rules mean people are investigating how to assist family members

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Investigation launched as rare unescorted migrant boat reaches Kent

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M&S £30 jacket shopper says is 'just what I wanted for cooler days' drops to £14

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'Dark and deranged' period drama starring unrecognisable A-lister on Netflix now - Peaky Blinders fans are discovering Taboo on Netflix - a gritty historical thriller...

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Family's gruesome discovery after farmer goes missing feeding his pigs

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Man pays £27.50 for burger at Tom Kerridge's pub – what shows up leaves him stunned

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'Hard hitting' war film 'top three of all time' on BBC tonight

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Dry clothes fast with trick that 'actually works' – no tumble dryer or heated rack -- You can dry your clothes extremely fast without using a tumble dryer or switching the heated rack on in September.

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Celebrity Traitors star James Acaster shares show loophole he's basing strategy on

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Liverpool news: Double Bournemouth transfer proposal as 'complete player' joins

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'prima donna' moment that 'angered' Prince William - The couple's actions reportedly didn't go down well with the Prince of Wales.

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Earl Spencer claims Prince Harry 'completely fine' with controversial Diana memoir

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I found an incredibly beautiful UK village so pretty it felt like a toy town

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Joao Fonseca pulls out of two tournaments after ending match in tears

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Bake Off's Paul Hollywood shares what he really thinks of new judge Nigella Lawson

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Putin 'plans to launch dangerous new weapon at NATO countries' as WW3 fears mount -- Russia is deploying a new drone that is faster and can carry a bigger payload of explosives.

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UK drivers urged to fill up with petrol now before £2.20 per litre charge comes in

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Andy Burnham braced for Donald Trump showdown in New York

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Andy Burnham says 'I trust Donald Trump' ahead of potentially awkward meeting in New York

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Reform UK makes huge announcement about UK 'holiday tax' Nigel Farage's party says Andy Burnham is 'betraying working people' with...

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Full list of must-do activities for a memorable Walton-on-the-Naze holiday

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Andy Burnham approves Saudi request for military help against Houthis

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Andy Burnham faces huge 'damage' as households issued pension and mortgage warning

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Spanish hotspot filled with Brits set for full-scale drill with 'tourist evacuation' -- The drill will involve cooperation between emergency services, the military, scientists, and organisations such as the Red Cross.

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DWP responds to calls to increase State Pension to £14,500 a year

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GB News issues breaking migrant alert - and it's humiliating blow for Burnham

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More illegal migrants cross the Channel in 'rare' small boat incident

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Prince Harry's Invictus Games bombshell as 2027 could be 'last ever' event

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Meghan Markle offered new job in UK as Prince Harry admits 'she'd love it'

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Earl Spencer's latest King Charles threat proves his true motivation for bombshell book

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Live-event - Expert's six-word verdict on Meghan's first UK appearance

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Andy Burnham's coming for your cash – Labour's plot to raise income tax to fund spending - OPINION - ESTHER MCVEY: Will any amount of your money ever be enough for Labour?

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'I watched surgery performed through a patient's belly button - it's a game changer'

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Beloved BBC legend quits after 45 years in emotional announcement

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Huge humiliation for Earl Spencer as bombshell book savaging King hits shelves

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Drivers warned they face £5000 fine if caught with one thing on seat of their car

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Andy Burnham doubles down on controversial Chagos 'surrender'

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MAPPED: The UK towns with the highest unemployment revealed - check your area

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Gutless Andy Burnham would rather accept illegal immigrants than fight Labour backbenchers

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I binge read Earl Spencer's new book – this is why Princess Diana fans have to read it

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Live-event - F1 LIVE: Lewis Hamilton set for penalty as FIA confirm controversial rule changes

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Earl Charles Spencer's 'warning' to King Charles - 'it would really be a jaw-dropper'

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BBC Breakfast halts for tragic death announcement minutes into show

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BBC Radio 2 host pulled off air just minutes into show as star sent home

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CBS paused for Earl Spencer's King Charles bombshell - it's heartbreaking for Harry

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Horror as Brit vanishes while swimming in tourist hotspot with massive search launched - The tourist destination is rammed with Brits.

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Martin Lewis issues HMRC warning over 'unfair' fines to 154,100 people

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Horror shooting at school as police and ambulance swarm in on attack

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Donald Trump compared to Kim Jong-Un over response to latest embarrassing gaffe

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ANALYSIS - Man Utd can't sack Michael Carrick - but crisis talks required for four players

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Jo Malone restocks sell-out £18 dog shampoo - here's how to get it for £7

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Doctor who first accused Lucy Letby of murder says he's 'not certain' crimes committed

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Andy Burnham versus Donald Trump in New York – this is what could go wrong

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POLL - Should Andy Burnham scrap 2050 net zero target?

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Andy Burnham faces fresh demand to reverse 'damaging' tax raid

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'I was in the room when Charles learned Diana was dead - here's what really happened' -- The account also describes the atmosphere inside Balmoral as the enormity of the news became clear.

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How to watch Roger Federer and John McEnroe at US Open – TV channel and start time

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Police issue urgent appeal after girl, 16, goes missing in major UK city

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OPINION - Earl Spencer just did Harry and Meghan a huge favour - but not in the way he wanted

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Prince Harry fights back tears as he discusses 'emotional ups and downs'

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Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber cause of death revealed after tragic passing aged 27

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Billionaire female tennis star calls for rule change and blasts 'stupid' proposal

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Prince Harry bombshell leaves Good Morning Britain viewers 'disgusted'

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Doctor whose evidence helped convict Letby 'not certain' crimes were committed

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Personal tax allowance 'raise to £18k' update with deadline in 8 days

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Bake Off star Nigella Lawson's quiet life in lavish £5million converted stables

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Spiders and dust mites will stay away from your bed with two natural items cleaner loves

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Rats will stop burrowing in gardens if you grow one plant they naturally 'can't stand'

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Argos dishes out very cheap Samsung Galaxy phones, no wonder they are selling fast

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Celebrities urged to boycott Milan Fashion Week after spike in global fur sales

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Leigh-Anne Pinnock shows off huge baby bump in 'breast milk' dress

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The One Show host admits 'I've been on my knees financially' after nearly selling home

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Stunned Jeremy Clarkson pub diner's brutal 4-word verdict after seeing lunch bill

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Silent Hill Townfall review

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'I worked for Royal Family – Harry and Meghan will quit UK again for three reasons'

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Princess Diana in tears over Prince William's heartbreaking promise before her death

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'Unpredictable masterpiece' horror comedy on Film4 tonight

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Elena Rybakina makes worrying health admission after being left 'unable to walk for days'

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Team GB tennis stars speak out on upsetting Wimbledon champion without Emma Raducanu

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Novak Djokovic makes fresh Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner comparison

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Sir Michael Palin reflects on career as he gets older 'I'm 83'

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Richard Armitage opens up on heartbreaking family tragedy 'what have I got to lose'

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Girl, 11, died after 'unfortunate' accident while playing with friends at beauty spot

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Lawns will grow 'thicker' and 'healthier' if gardeners do an easy task in September

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Robins will flock to gardens in September when fed 1 'irresistible' food they love

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Stop binning common kitchen scrap, your houseplants will thank you

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AI starts believing in god and ghosts after Google unplugs safety controls

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'Who is he?' Andy Burnham mocks Danny Dyer in bitter row

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Chicken breasts will be 'juicy and tender' if you do easy 15-minute task before cooking

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Nigella Lawson's 3-ingredient one-pan traybake recipe is so simple to make—ready in 1 hour

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Cheap sausages taste 'genuinely addictive' if you follow simple four-ingredient recipe

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Pensioner dies after fight over sunbeds - 'refused to give up six loungers'

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Andy Burnham told to urgently 'scrap' January 3p hike

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Andy Burnham humiliated as housing target in tatters and building stalls by more than 10%

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Simon Calder names 'absolutely magical' town with nice weather and no crowds in autumn

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The nine countries delaying new border checks for Brits – full list

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Picture-perfect autumnal village loved by hikers has one of UK's best riverside pubs

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Three pensioners murdered hours apart in horror hammer and shovel attacks

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Major airport boss warns latest flight issues 'could ripple through to tomorrow'

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Prince Harry's 'turbulence' exposed over 'speedy entry' at awards

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