National government

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

Dr Adam Staten, 43

Dr Adam Staten, 43

Bucks GP says just 6% of his patients have switched to weight-loss pills

National government

Wycombe MP appointed to new cabinet post

File photo dated 11/3/97 of the then prisons minister Ann Widdecombe celebrating her one hundred and twenty-ninth, and final prison visit with a cake made by young offenders at Spring Hill open prison, Buckinghamshire. Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and

File photo dated 11/3/97 of the then prisons minister Ann Widdecombe celebrating her one hundred and twenty-ninth, and final prison visit with a cake made by young offenders at Spring Hill open prison, Buckinghamshire. Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and

National government

Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78: Remembering her visits to Buckinghamshire

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a press conference with US President Donald Trump at Chequers, near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, on day two of the president's second state visit to the UK. Picture date: Thursday September 18, 2025. PA Photo.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a press conference with US President Donald Trump at Chequers, near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, on day two of the president's second state visit to the UK. Picture date: Thursday September 18, 2025. PA Photo.

National government

Keir Starmer says decision to quit as PM came during stay at Chequers

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government says it wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government says it wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work.

DWP unveils major workplace sickness policy overhaul as disability debate grows

Martin Lewis says millions of drivers face a longer wait for car finance compensation after legal challenges forced the FCA to pause its £9.1bn redress scheme.

Martin Lewis says millions of drivers face a longer wait for car finance compensation after legal challenges forced the FCA to pause its £9.1bn redress scheme.

Martin Lewis issues fresh warning after car finance compensation delay

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

DWP issues response as thousands call for PIP rule change for 'dangerous condition'

Joy Morrissey (left), Callum Anderson (centre) and Emma Reynolds (right)

Joy Morrissey (left), Callum Anderson (centre) and Emma Reynolds (right)

National government

Three Buckinghamshire MPs react as Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister

Andy Burnham (far right) and Angela Rayner (middle) are among the favourites to replace Sir Keir Starmer (far left) as Prime Minister.

Andy Burnham (far right) and Angela Rayner (middle) are among the favourites to replace Sir Keir Starmer (far left) as Prime Minister.

Who do you want to see as the next UK Prime Minister as Sir Keir Starmer resigns?

National government

Social media restrictions should apply to ALL generations - adults need them too

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

Department for Work and Pensions

Check your post as DWP sends out thousands of letters to pensioners about extra cash

HMRC has delayed the full rollout of mandatory payrolling for benefits in kind until 2028, with experts warning the phased approach could cause confusion for employers and workers.

HMRC has delayed the full rollout of mandatory payrolling for benefits in kind until 2028, with experts warning the phased approach could cause confusion for employers and workers.

HMRC delays major tax change that will affect millions of workers

Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

List of Buckinghamshire schools receiving funds to improve buildings

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Department for Works and Pensions

Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension

The John Hampden Grammar School was one of the school's mentioned

The John Hampden Grammar School was one of the school's mentioned

High Wycombe schools get share of £450m investment for 'failing boilers' and more

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

Millions on benefits urged to act as DWP seeks fresh evidence from claimants

Campaigners argue many older people need a TV for company

Campaigners argue many older people need a TV for company

TV licences could be free again for all pensioners after thousands back new campaign

The two women, 23 and 24, were found not guilty

The two women, 23 and 24, were found not guilty

Palestine Action activists cleared of damaging building belonging to defence company

A major pension tax change will be debated in Parliament on 15 June after a petition calling for higher allowances reached 119,000 signatures.

A major pension tax change will be debated in Parliament on 15 June after a petition calling for higher allowances reached 119,000 signatures.

New tax break for UK pensioners with state pension to be debated in Parliament

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander also announced that HS2 trains will run slower than planned to save money (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander also announced that HS2 trains will run slower than planned to save money (Jonathan Brady/PA)

National government

MP says HS2 is 'costing nearly a billion pounds a mile' amid fresh delays

Cheaper cinema trips, zoo tickets and kids’ meals confirmed in new summer savings plan by Rachel Reeves

Cheaper cinema trips, zoo tickets and kids’ meals confirmed in new summer savings plan by Rachel Reeves

Rev 5% VAT cut on soft play, theme parks, cinemas and kids’ meals this summer

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a new “Great British Summer Savings” package as experts warn household energy bills could rocket by another £209 a year within weeks.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a new “Great British Summer Savings” package as experts warn household energy bills could rocket by another £209 a year within weeks.

Families promised cheaper food and free bus rides this summer amid bill pressure

Santander, NatWest and Lloyds banks are closing hundreds of branches as the Government launches a major review into the future of face-to-face banking.

Santander, NatWest and Lloyds banks are closing hundreds of branches as the Government launches a major review into the future of face-to-face banking.

Government banking review as Santander, NatWest and Lloyds close branches

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions set to miss out on State Pension tax break in 'deeply flawed' scheme

Pension experts warn evenRachel Reeves has pledged help but just £1 of extra income could cost retirees hundreds under new tax proposals.

Pension experts warn evenRachel Reeves has pledged help but just £1 of extra income could cost retirees hundreds under new tax proposals.

Department for Works and Pensions

Millions of pensioners to be hit by HMRC as Personal Allowance help 'deeply flawed'

David Attenborough 100th birthday celebrations

David Attenborough 100th birthday celebrations

National government

Wycombe MP Emma Reynolds attends David Attenborough 100th birthday celebrations

DWP confirms benefit closures with deadlines extended. See if your payments are affected and what you need to do.

DWP confirms benefit closures with deadlines extended. See if your payments are affected and what you need to do.

Two benefits closing as 1.9m moved to Universal Credit

The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month

The DWP State Pension, benefits and Child Benefit payment changes due next month

Universal Credit, Child Benefit and State Pension payment dates for May 2026

Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes part in a phone-in on LBC radio

Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes part in a phone-in on LBC radio

Fears of fresh benefit cuts after minister says 'it's got to come from somewhere'

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden leaves a Cabinet meeting

Department for Works and Pensions

State pension age rises to 67 — 5 crucial checks to make now

Emma Reynolds MP meets parents and carers as part of SEND consultation in Wycombe

Emma Reynolds MP meets parents and carers as part of SEND consultation in Wycombe

National government

MP meets parents to discuss challenges they face within SEND system

Your bills are changing today - here's how much more you will pay from April 1

Your bills are changing today - here's how much more you will pay from April 1

Bill shock as costs rise from today April 1 - what is changing and how to save

Fewer adverts have been seen on TV this year for Easter eggs, but why is this the case?

Fewer adverts have been seen on TV this year for Easter eggs, but why is this the case?

Why have Easter egg adverts almost disappeared from TV this year?

Union train guard spat sees £1.3B Bucks-Oxford railway line gathering dust

Union train guard spat sees £1.3B Bucks-Oxford railway line gathering dust

National government

Union train guard spat sees £1.3B Bucks-Oxford railway line gathering dust

Beaconsfield MP Joy Morrissey will fight 'tooth and nail' to prevent the move from taking place

Beaconsfield MP Joy Morrissey will fight 'tooth and nail' to prevent the move from taking place

National government

MP blasts 'utterly unacceptable' asylum housing plan in small village

Verdon Court is based in Farnham Royal

Verdon Court is based in Farnham Royal

Local government

Over 500 sign petition to stop block of flats being used to house asylum seekers

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP benefits review seeking views from claimants

Councillor Steven Broadbent

Councillor Steven Broadbent

Local government

Calls for clarity on support for low-income Bucks families amid cost of living rise

Farage speaking at the Bell in Winslow ahead of the 2025 local elections (Image: Stuart Mitchell)

Farage speaking at the Bell in Winslow ahead of the 2025 local elections (Image: Stuart Mitchell)

National government

Nigel Farage answers BFP questions as he prepares for rally - live updates

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to announce help for millions of UK households face soaring heating bills after Middle East tensions disrupted oil supplies.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to announce help for millions of UK households face soaring heating bills after Middle East tensions disrupted oil supplies.

Keir Starmer to announce emergency help for 1.5m homes as energy bills rocket

What the studio could look like if approved

What the studio could look like if approved

Local government

Marlow residents encouraged to submit questions and opinions for film studio plans

Greg Smith has dismissed the proposal, set out in a new Local Plan, as 'unrealistic and unsustainable'

Greg Smith has dismissed the proposal, set out in a new Local Plan, as 'unrealistic and unsustainable'

National government

Buckinghamshire MP Greg Smith slams proposal for 95k homes as 'unrealistic'

Craig Philander used to live in High Wycombe before moving to the UAE in 2024

Craig Philander used to live in High Wycombe before moving to the UAE in 2024

National government

Former Buckinghamshire resident shares update from Dubai

A view of the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, where there have been a number of demonstrations outside the hotel, since the Essex Police charged 38-year-old asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu with sexual assault following an incident where he is

A view of the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, where there have been a number of demonstrations outside the hotel, since the Essex Police charged 38-year-old asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu with sexual assault following an incident where he is

Local government

Full list of number of asylum seeker housed in hotels, by local area

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds delivers a speech at the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. Picture date: Wednesday October 1, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds delivers a speech at the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. Picture date: Wednesday October 1, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

National government

High Wycombe MP stands by Prime Minister after calls for him to resign

HC-One director of quality Anna Selby awarded with OBE

HC-One director of quality Anna Selby awarded with OBE

National government

Care leader honoured with OBE for services to social care

This April will see an unprecedented change in energy bills, so Martin Lewis is looking at if your fix is ending, or you’re on a Price Cap tariff should you fix now?

This April will see an unprecedented change in energy bills, so Martin Lewis is looking at if your fix is ending, or you’re on a Price Cap tariff should you fix now?

Martin Lewis explains 'virtually unprecedented' change to bills coming this year

Many people are waiting too long for responses from the DWP, says a new report

Many people are waiting too long for responses from the DWP, says a new report

DWP benefit claimants ‘at risk of debt and poverty' after 'unacceptable' delays

Farmers protest outside the Oxford Farming Conference at The Examination Schools in Oxford where Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Emma Reynolds made a speech. Picture date: Thursday January 8, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read:

Farmers protest outside the Oxford Farming Conference at The Examination Schools in Oxford where Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Emma Reynolds made a speech. Picture date: Thursday January 8, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read:

Labour minister has 'no idea' why farmers are protesting in Oxford

MP Emma Reynolds with the winner of the competition, Ilhan from Hannah Ball Academy

MP Emma Reynolds with the winner of the competition, Ilhan from Hannah Ball Academy

Schoolboy's festive design to land on Prime Minister's desk

MP encourages people to get involved in national event

MP encourages people to get involved in national event

National government

MP encourages people to get involved in national event

Animal testing set to be phased out under government's new plan

Animal testing set to be phased out under government's new plan

National government

Animal testing set to be phased out under government's new plan

Health leaders urge people to get flu jab as cases rise

Health leaders urge people to get flu jab as cases rise

Health leaders urge people to get flu jab as cases rise