Major State Pension Overhaul in 2026 Set to Affect Millions Sunday, January 4, 2026 pension statepension retirement ageincrease finance government policy workforce planning ajbell Starting in 2026, millions of households will be impacted by a significant change to the state pension system. The state pension age is scheduled to increase from 66 to 67, meaning that individuals born on or after March 6, … Read More
Millions of Brits Skipping Meals in January Amid Financial Strain Saturday, January 3, 2026 january finance food moneysaving iceland mealskipping budgeting deals stress households New research reveals that over 10 million adults in the UK (15%) plan to skip meals or eat less this January to cope with financial pressures. More than half of those surveyed expect to run out of money by mid-month, with … Read More
Key Challenges Facing Birmingham City Council in the Year Ahead Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham council finance bankruptcy publicservices governance budget community infrastructure recovery Birmingham City Council continues to confront significant challenges as it moves forward from a period of severe financial distress. Having effectively faced bankruptcy, the council is now focused on stabilizing its finances … Read More
Nine Million Pensioners to Receive Winter Fuel Payments; Urged to Check for Six-Digit Code in Bank Statements Wednesday, December 31, 2025 pensioners winterfuelpayment income eligibility government taxation benefits statepension finance payments This winter, nearly nine million pensioners across England and Wales are set to receive Winter Fuel Payments, aimed at helping with heating costs during the colder months. The government has extended eligibility to include … Read More
Regeneration Drives Dudley Council’s Vision for 2026 Amid Financial Recovery Wednesday, December 31, 2025 dudley regeneration council finance infrastructure transport socialcare tax development sports sport The word “regeneration” is poised to dominate discussions at Dudley Council in 2026, reflecting a year of significant development and continued financial restructuring. After narrowly averting bankruptcy in early … Read More
Avoiding Financial Meltdown and Security Guards: Two Snapshots of Dudley in 2025 Tuesday, December 30, 2025 dudley council budget politics protests immigration regeneration metro finance welfare As Dudley Council looks toward a pivotal 2026, it faces ongoing challenges including financial pressures, political upheaval, immigration unrest, and stalled regeneration projects. Reflecting on 2025, several key moments … Read More