Political figures in Birmingham and the Midlands have reacted with concern and sadness as the bins strike continue to cause chaos Edgbaston MP Preet Gill/a huge pile of bin bags in a Birmingham street(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live) High-profile politicians have … Read More
Conservative Party
Full list of rumoured DWP benefit cuts expected in weeks as Keir Starmer tries to save billions
The Government is expected to announce plans to cut cash from Britain’s welfare bill Sir Keir Starmer(Image: Ben Whitley/PA Wire) In an effort to save billions of pounds from Britain’s welfare bill, cuts are expected to hit DWP benefits in … Read More
BBC urged to scrap £174 TV Licence fee after controversial documentary
The UK’s public broadcaster came under fire over the past week over the Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone documentary. BBC urged to scrap £174 TV Licence fee after controversial documentary The BBC licence fee could be scrapped under the … Read More
Labour row erupts over DWP benefit cuts with Liz Kendall at war with Treasury
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is fighting to be allowed to use the money to fund schemes to reduce the UK’s long-term sickness epidemic and get those people back into work Labour row erupts over DWP benefit cuts with … Read More
New DWP £1,000 rule could disqualify benefit claimants from driving
Alison McGovern said it would provide an additional “tool in the box” to chase repayments. Alison McGovern said it would provide an additional “tool in the box” to chase repayments. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned benefits … Read More
DWP announces new bank measures will be rolled out for ‘three benefits only’
The Eligibility Verification Measure (EVM) of the proposed new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will focus on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Employment and Support Allowance. The Eligibility Verification Measure (EVM) of the proposed new Public Authorities (Fraud, … Read More