DWP Faces Criticism Over Failure to Address Carer Allowance Issues Six Years On Thursday, February 5, 2026 dwp carers allowance welfare debt accountability culture complacency government trust The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under severe criticism for maintaining a “culture of complacency” following the Carer’s Allowance scandal. Debbie Abrahams, chair of the Work and Pensions Select … Read More
DWP Increases Remote Benefits Awards, Halving In-Person Assessments for Disabled Claimants Monday, February 2, 2026 dwp pip benefits assessments disability remote labour government claimants healthcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has significantly reduced the number of face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), opting instead for remote evaluations. Since the last general election, … Read More
Full List of West Midlands Schools Offering Free Breakfast as 84 New Clubs Launch Sunday, February 1, 2026 westmidlands breakfastclubs freemeals education dfe schoolprograms childwellbeing attendance government parentsupport Thousands of children across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region will soon enjoy free breakfasts at school, thanks to the launch of 84 new breakfast clubs. According to the Department for Education (DfE), around … Read More
Certain State Pensioners to Receive £150 Cost of Living Bonus This February Saturday, January 31, 2026 pensioners energy warmhomediscount costofliving winter government benefits electricity support energybills This winter, some of the most financially vulnerable pensioners will receive a £150 cost of living bonus from the Government to help ease their energy expenses. Low-income seniors who qualify for the Warm Home Discount (WHD) … Read More
Transport Minister Emphasizes Safety for Women and Girls on Midlands Trains Friday, January 30, 2026 transport safety women trains publicownership westmidlands britishtransportpolice railfares punctuality government sport Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has declared improving safety for women and girls on public transport a central government priority. Speaking during her visit to Wolverhampton Railway Station, she highlighted the upcoming … Read More
DWP Pledges Adjustment to Universal Credit Following Surge to Eight Million Claimants Wednesday, January 28, 2026 universalcredit dwp claimants welfare benefits government reforms pandemic employment sickness The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to “rebalance” Universal Credit (UC) payments in response to a significant rise in claimants, which surged by over one million in 2025. This marks the … Read More