Millions face DWP State Pension shake-up as triple lock branded ‘idiotic’

• The State Pension triple lock could be replaced with a “double lock”, a former Conservative pensions secretary has suggested, in a major warning for millions of pensioners.

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York Press · Local news · yesterday 'Unready, understaffed and unsafe' - report on 'chaotic' start for prison near York • A “chaotic” start and “consistent” staffing shortages are among the stark criticisms levelled at HMP Millsike near York in its first annual report.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · Local news · yesterday Volvo XC40 review: An enduringly appealing premium SUV • Volvo has made surprisingly few changes to its smallest SUV, but nearly 200,000 UK sales suggest the handsome, comfortable and reassuring XC40 needed little reinvention.

BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday How Yorkshire shaped the Brownlee era • A Jonny Brownlee retires, former coaches and teachers recall his and brother Alistair's impact.

Harrogate Advertiser (National World) · Local news · yesterday Sam Dreyer delivers 'immense' performance against Scunthorpe United on his Harrogate Town debut • New signing Sam Dreyer delivered an “immense” performance on his Harrogate Town debut.

Wetherby News (National World) · Local news · 2 days ago 'Independent sector in Harrogate needs VAT cut' says town's MP as he quizzes Government minister • A well-liked independent Harrogate cafe has been ‘bigged up’ in Parliament by the town’s MP as part of his campaign to slash VAT in the hospitality sector.

Wetherby News (National World) · Local news · 2 days ago The most booked restaurants in North Yorkshire according to OpenTable - including Bettys, Bill’s and more • The most booked restaurants in North Yorkshire have been revealed – a guide to the county’s top dining spots this month.

BBC York and North Yorkshire RSS feed · Local media · yesterday York run in five tries for dream win over Catalans • York Knights go 10th in Super League as they run in five tries to beat Catalans Dragons in Perpignan.

What's on: next 14 days

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9 Sep · St Roberts Catholic ClubThe Jesmonite Matchy-Matchy Bowls Workshop - in HARROGATE with Objectify

12 Sep · MorrisonsCoastal Wealth - Coach trip to Scarborough from Harrogate

12 Sep · Stonefall CemeteryCWGC Tours 2026 - Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery

12 Sep · Waterstones CaféHarrogate - Sober Butterfly Collective Curious Coffee Catch-up

13 Sep · Crescent GardensHeritage Plaques of Harrogate

14 Sep · DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & SpaEquality Diversity & Inclusion In The Workplace

14 Sep · Harrogate LibraryHiding in plain sight

16 Sep · Imperial Tea Room, Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Harrogate City CentreFrom purpose to performance: Afternoon tea with Bettys and Taylors

16 Sep · The Mucky DuckThe Brewers Table

17 Sep · Heal - Coffee, Lifestyle & GiftingHeal - Art Club (from the Community Club series)

17 Sep · StarlingWhisky Tasting with Compass Box

19 SepHarrogate community invited to take part in four Days of Action

19 Sep · St Mark's Church, HarrogateLive Lecture: John Bell The Imagination as a Key to Unlocking Scripture

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Did you know? · York & Harrogate

The Great Yorkshire Show, England's largest agricultural show, is held each July on Harrogate's showground and draws around 140,000 visitors and over 8,500 animals across four days.

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