The Department for Work and Pensions is pushing ahead with its huge changes to benefits despite a backlash from charities, MPs and members of the public News William Morgan Senior reporter 03:13, 19 Mar 2025 Labour has been criticised by … Read More
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DWP PIP and Universal Credit changes leaked hours before Liz Kendall announcement
The Sun newspaper reports PIP claimants, those with severe, long-term conditions will no longer need to undergo reassessments, offering more stability. DWP PIP and Universal Credit changes leaked hours before Liz Kendall announcement The Department for Work and Pensions’ changes … Read More
500,000 state pensioners to be denied £470 Triple Lock hike despite Labour promise
The Labour Party ‘frozen pensions policy’ leaves thousands of UK expats without a state pension increase. 500,000 state pensioners to be denied £470 Triple Lock hike despite Labour promise Nearly 500,000 state pensioners are set to miss out on a … Read More
‘Plague of cockroaches’ warning from Birmingham MP who fears city health emergency
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
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
State pensioners could be spared from ‘unrealistic’ new HMRC rules
The Labour Party Chancellor’s plan could face major DELAYS, it has been warned, amid a proposal to tax inherited pensions to generate £40billion for the Treasury over the next two decades. State pensioners could be spared from ‘unrealistic’ new HMRC … Read More
Chancellor Rachel Reeves looks to slash DWP benefits ahead of major Budget decision
The Chancellor is expected to slash billions of pounds from the welfare bill and other government budgets as she battles to balance the books amid a global economic downturn News William Morgan Senior reporter and Lizzy Buchan 01:57, 06 Mar … Read More
Labour urged to raise tax-free personal allowance by £1,000
Silver Voices, an advocate group for pensioners, said those with no other income aside from the state pension risked paying income tax from next year due to frozen allowances. Silver Voices, an advocate group for pensioners, said those with no … Read More
UK households warned ‘crucial’ ISA deadline hits in just three weeks
Savers can put up to £20,000 tax-free into an ISA each year, but this could be slashed under Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Budget plans. Savers can put up to £20,000 tax-free into an ISA each year, but this … Read More
Major proposals for popular Birmingham beauty spot unveiled
Birmingham City Council want to hear residents’ views on the proposed project ahead of construction possibly starting this summer Blossoming bluebells in Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham(Image: Birmingham Live/Nick Wilkinson) Ambitious proposals to transform part of a popular park on … Read More