Everything You Need to Know About the WASPI Update on DWP Compensation Wednesday, December 3, 2025 waspi compensation dwp pension statepension inequality women campaign retirement finance The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has released a significant update concerning compensation from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This news is crucial for women affected by changes to the … Read More
Universal Credit Rule Change Cuts £188 a Month for New Disabled Claimants Saturday, November 22, 2025 universalcredit disability welfare benefits government cuts claimants pip inequality citizensadvice From the new year, changes to Universal Credit (UC) will leave certain disabled claimants facing significant financial losses — up to £188 less per month. The government plans to reduce the health top-up payment, which … Read More
Labour Proposes Major Council Tax Overhaul Impacting All Bands, Millions to Face Increases Friday, November 21, 2025 labour counciltax taxreform publicfunding localgovernment propertyvaluation inequality ukpolitics fiscalpolicy housing The Labour Party is preparing to overhaul the council tax system by considering a hike of up to 10% across all tax bands, potentially affecting millions of households nationwide. Currently, a 5% cap on council tax increases … Read More
Birmingham to Host UEFA Euro 2028 Matches, Bringing £117m Boost and Renewed Community Spirit Tuesday, November 18, 2025 birmingham euro2028 villapark economy community football infrastructure investment inequality grassroots sport Birmingham has been confirmed as a host city for UEFA Euro 2028, a prestigious football tournament set to inject approximately £117 million into the local economy. The city will welcome fans for four matches at Villa Park, … Read More
Millions of Women May Need to Work Until 86 to Match Men’s Pension Wealth Friday, November 7, 2025 pensions retirement gendergap underpensioned statepension inequality employment singlemothers uk economicchallenge A new study reveals a stark reality for millions of female state pensioners in the UK: many may have to work until they are 86 to achieve pension wealth comparable to men. According to data from the Department for Work and … Read More
Some State Pensioners Receive Up to £36,000 Annually – Triple the Full Standard Amount Monday, November 3, 2025 pensions dwp retirees statepension serps retirement income inequality deferral uk Recent data reveals that some state pensioners are receiving as much as £36,000 per year from their state pensions—nearly three times the standard full amount provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). These … Read More