A major change is being put in place for rubbish collection in England which will see four bins for all households with the first steps for the new plan being rolled out as early as March A major change is … Read More
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DWP axes beneft in April with thousands set to be moved onto Universal Credit
As part of this move, claimants of tax credits will be moved to Universal Credit by the end of April 2025, it has been confirmed. As part of this move, claimants of tax credits will be moved to Universal Credit … Read More
Domestic violence police breakthrough as victims’ ‘legacy will live forever’
Experts being embedded in West Midlands Police control room after mother and daughter brutally murdered A new scheme to help domestic abuse victims in the West Midlands has been introduced following the brutal murder of a woman and her mother. … Read More
State pensioners urged to unplug six items after losing £300 Winter Fuel Payment
The capacity of a washing machine plays a big role in the cost of running it, with Which? ranking it as the biggest offender. The capacity of a washing machine plays a big role in the cost of running it, … 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
Millions of workers waking up to bittersweet pay rise alongside job loss warning
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show annual growth in total average weekly earnings rose by 6 per cent in the three months to December. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show annual growth in total … Read More
DWP issues warning over element ‘not working’ which ‘needs to be replaced’
Sir Stephen Timms has addressed why the WCA is “not working” and needs to be “reformed or replaced”. DWP issues warning over element ‘not working’ and ‘needs to be replaced’ The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) boss has issued … Read More
Critical Birmingham Budget decision meeting postponed in ‘flabbergasting’ setback
Birmingham City Council was so caught out by the Government’s council tax settlement that it’s now had to postpone the annual budget setting meeting Leader of the council John Cotton/Conservative leader Robert Alden(Image: Birmingham City Council webcast portal) Cash-strapped Birmingham … Read More
State pensioners who are stuck on Basic rate being handed free £360 from DWP
Pensioners who get the full basic State Pension will see their payments increase from £169.50 to £176.45 per week. State pensioners who are stuck on Basic rate being handed free £360 from DWP State pensioners on the Basic rate are … 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