National government

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner (left) speak with a police officer as they stand outside a vape shop

HMRC urges shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy shops' in new campaign

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. Thousands more homes could be built near railway stations, pubs will be given extra protection from being closed and the planning system will be streamlined under new measures set out by the Government. Rayner said the

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. Thousands more homes could be built near railway stations, pubs will be given extra protection from being closed and the planning system will be streamlined under new measures set out by the Government. Rayner said the

Living near a railway station? Major change is coming with new government plans

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

The DWP has refunded claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden is overseeing the benefits changes

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden is overseeing the benefits changes

Carers have just days left to act as DWP plans major benefits rules shake-up

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

There's a fresh DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

DWP warning for pensioners and benefits claimants as August payment date changes

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers.

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has refunded more than £50m to around 12,500 pension savers.

HMRC pays back almost £4,000 each to thousands of pension savers after new guidance

Many UK retailers have paused the sale of disposable barbecues due to the wildfire risk in the UK

Many UK retailers have paused the sale of disposable barbecues due to the wildfire risk in the UK

Full list of retailers where disposable barbecues are banned from sale

The severe alert was sent to people in the UK.

The severe alert was sent to people in the UK.

All we know as 'severe alert' issued by government to UK phones

Andy Burnham statement in full as 'severe alert' issued to UK

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves the West Midlands Fire Service incident command unit during a visit to Stourbridge in the West Midlands to discuss the response to wildfires across the region on Friday, August 14.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves the West Midlands Fire Service incident command unit during a visit to Stourbridge in the West Midlands to discuss the response to wildfires across the region on Friday, August 14.

UK warning issued by firefighters as Andy Burnham set to ban BBQs

Oxford University's Count Binface wins near 10,000 votes in Nigel Farage battle

Thames Valley Police

Petition to stop PC Andrew Harper's killers' early jail release hits one million

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.

Affordable housing

Housing benefit freeze under pressure as rents rocket and calls grow for change

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned water companies they cannot treat customers as a “blank cheque” as five firms are given provisional approval for £3.4bn more spending.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned water companies they cannot treat customers as a “blank cheque” as five firms are given provisional approval for £3.4bn more spending.

Andy Burnham issues fresh warning to water firms over rising bills

An Oxfordshire town council says it has been 'ignored' by the Government over questions about plans to house 1,250 single male asylum seekers near its town

An Oxfordshire town council says it has been 'ignored' by the Government over questions about plans to house 1,250 single male asylum seekers near its town

Town council criticises Home Office for 'silence' over 1,250 asylum seeker plan

Piddington villagers unite for peaceful picnic protest over proposed asylum accommodation

Piddington villagers unite for peaceful picnic protest over proposed asylum accommodation

Village council renews asylum camp opposition after Burnham defends plans

A previous protest about paternity leave in Scotland

A previous protest about paternity leave in Scotland

National government

Oxford public to gather in city centre for first ever UK 'parent strike'

Artist illustration of one of the 10 warehouses which could be approved near the M40 in north Oxfordshire

Artist illustration of one of the 10 warehouses which could be approved near the M40 in north Oxfordshire

High Court judge overturns refusal of a major warehouse development

Hundreds gathered in Bicester against the asylum centre plans on August 8

Hundreds gathered in Bicester against the asylum centre plans on August 8

Biggest protest yet as hundreds oppose plans for 1,250 asylum seekers

Kashmir, who worked at the Cowley branch, was found guilty of stealing £57,000 in 2009.

Kashmir, who worked at the Cowley branch, was found guilty of stealing £57,000 in 2009.

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

IT company behind Post Office scandal yet to pay any compensation to victims

Several dozen people turned out to protest against plans for asylum seekers to be housed at the Bicester MOD site.

Several dozen people turned out to protest against plans for asylum seekers to be housed at the Bicester MOD site.

National government

Wealthier areas must take greater share of housing asylum seemers, says PM

Boris Johnson at the spring fair at St Agatha Church in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

Boris Johnson at the spring fair at St Agatha Church in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

Boris Johnson, 62, ridiculed for 'learning about dismissal' from TV

Brize Meadow between Brize Norton and Carterton

Brize Meadow between Brize Norton and Carterton

Local government

Row over democracy loss erupts as 18,000 homes set for Oxfordshire

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Local government

Andy Burnham's pledge to Oxfordshire village amid asylum centre row

Birds eye view of the Graven Hill data centre

Birds eye view of the Graven Hill data centre

Cherwell District Council

Green light given for one of the UK's biggest data centres near M40

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

Thousands back call for DWP State Pension from age 60 and increase to £610.08 a week

PC Andrew Harper

PC Andrew Harper

National government

Burnham ‘prepared to explore options to block release of PC Harper’s killers’

Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council and cabinet member for partnership working, inclusive economic growth, and culture

Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council and cabinet member for partnership working, inclusive economic growth, and culture

Local government

Oxford City Council secures £1m for growth plans

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey will be met by a Petition to raise the Personal Allowance to £18,000

Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey will be met by a Petition to raise the Personal Allowance to £18,000

Thousands join push to lift HMRC Personal Allowance to £18,000 as tax freeze goes on

Jeffrey Donaldson

King Charles praised after stripping UK party leader of knighthood

Freddie Van Mierlo

Freddie Van Mierlo

Over 100 MPs demand for Thames Water to go into special administration

Archie Goodburn of Scotland following his Men's 50m Breaststroke final at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre during day four of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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Archie Goodburn of Scotland following his Men's 50m Breaststroke final at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre during day four of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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Oxfordshire MP shares personal story of cancer after swimmer's emotional plea

Police chief Matthew Barber said it is

Police chief Matthew Barber said it is

Police chief warning over 'unacceptable' Bicester asylum centre implications

Jeffrey Donaldson

King Charles strips 10 people of honours in 2026 – check the list

MPs defend the completion of the two-year empty Oxfordshire park and ride site to save taxpayers millions of pounds

MPs defend the completion of the two-year empty Oxfordshire park and ride site to save taxpayers millions of pounds

MPs defend decision to complete empty Oxfordshire park and ride to 'save money'

Chiltern Railways

Chiltern Railways

Chiltern Railways

£7 billion East West Rail Oxford to Milton Keynes row returns

HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for company car drivers, business mileage claims and tax.

HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for company car drivers, business mileage claims and tax.

HMRC to change mileage rates from September in update affecting millions of drivers

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak, who set the Personal Allowance at £12,570 in 2021, during the covid pandemic. New analysis shows it would now be £16,072 if it had kept pace with inflation, increasing the tax burden on millions.

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak, who set the Personal Allowance at £12,570 in 2021, during the covid pandemic. New analysis shows it would now be £16,072 if it had kept pace with inflation, increasing the tax burden on millions.

People missing out on £3,500 from their Personal Allowance from the HMRC

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as HMRC data shows more than 30,000 people exceeded their pension annual allowance in 2024/25.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as HMRC data shows more than 30,000 people exceeded their pension annual allowance in 2024/25.

The £60,000 pension rule catching workers out – and many don't realise for years

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP benefits may be paid earlier for some claimants this month due to the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit and State Pension claimants urged to check payment dates

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC pension scheme worth £7,170 is being missed by thousands of grandparents

Have kids in expensive summer holiday clubs? HMRC is urging working parents to check if they qualify for Tax-Free Childcare, worth up to £2,000 per child

Have kids in expensive summer holiday clubs? HMRC is urging working parents to check if they qualify for Tax-Free Childcare, worth up to £2,000 per child

Parents urged to claim up to £2,000 as thousands miss out on HMRC scheme

Jason Hogg, Aileen O’Connor and Matthew Barber

Jason Hogg, Aileen O’Connor and Matthew Barber

Police 'outraged' as killers of Oxfordshire policeman to be released early

King Charles III

King Charles III

Jeffrey Donaldson

Praise for King Charles stripping leading UK politician of knighthood

Andrew Harper was killed on duty in Berkshire

Andrew Harper was killed on duty in Berkshire

Government apologises to PC Andrew Harper's family over killers' early release

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Grandparents who help with childcare could be missing out on up to £7,170 in extra State Pension through little-known HMRC childcare credits.

Department for Works and Pensions

HMRC pension scheme worth £7,170 is being missed by thousands of grandparents

Rishi Sunak and Tory MPs earn millions from roles Labour vowed to ban

File image of a previous protest

File image of a previous protest

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

'Far-right' activists are 'fear mongering' over Bicester MOD

Aung San Suu Kyi, talks to people following an award ceremony at the Oxford University, Oxford, England, on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. It

Aung San Suu Kyi, talks to people following an award ceremony at the Oxford University, Oxford, England, on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. It

Myanmar's former leader and Oxford graduate Aung San Suu Kyi seen alive

West Oxfordshire District Council

West Oxfordshire District Council

Local government

Plans for Oxfordshire councils to be abolished is a 'land grab'

Ash Smith and Peter Hammond of WASP by the Windrush river

Ash Smith and Peter Hammond of WASP by the Windrush river

Water debate date set after campaign by Oxfordshire stars of C4 show

Malcolm Farrow, director of marketing and external affairs at OFTEC

Malcolm Farrow, director of marketing and external affairs at OFTEC

Call for net zero rethink to help homes cope with heatwaves

Dry agricultural field

Dry agricultural field

Drought-hit Oxfordshire farmers pushed to breaking point by hot dry summer