DWP Set to Increase PIP Benefits by £275 Annually Following 3.8% Inflation Rise Saturday, November 15, 2025 dwp pip inflation benefits disability payments uplift cpi statepension costofliving The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to increase Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits by 3.8% in April, providing claimants with an additional £5.30 per week. This adjustment follows the latest Consumer … Read More
Popular Lager Set for Alcohol Content Reduction in 2026 Thursday, November 13, 2025 fosters lager alcohol heineken abv tax duty hospitality inflation uk From February 2026, one of the UK’s most popular lagers, Foster’s, will reduce its alcohol by volume (ABV) from 3.7 percent. Heineken UK confirmed the change, aiming to appeal to consumers seeking lower-alcohol options. A … Read More
State Pension for Pre-1953 Born Women to Increase Nearly 5%, Resulting in £184 Weekly Payment Wednesday, November 12, 2025 pension dwp triplelock inflation statepension retirement taxation earnings hargreaveslansdown pensioners Older state pensioners, specifically women born before 1953, are set to receive a significant boost in their Basic State Pension payments thanks to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Triple Lock policy. This increase … Read More
DWP to Raise New State Pension by 4.8% Under Labour's Triple Lock Commitment Tuesday, November 11, 2025 pension statepension dwp triplelock labour retirement income taxation inflation finance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is poised to increase payments for new state pensioners by 4.8%, adhering to the Triple Lock guarantee under the Labour government. This rise means those receiving the full new state … Read More
Morrisons Launches New Sushi Counters Following Closure of Meat and Fish Counters Tuesday, November 11, 2025 morrisons sushi supermarkets freshfood inflation kellydeli asiancuisine partnership retail foodinnovation Morrisons is transforming its in-store fresh food offerings by replacing nearly 100 traditional meat and fish counters with new sushi counters under the Happy Tokyo Asian Kitchen brand. This innovative change is the result of … Read More
Sandwell Council Tax and Garden Waste Fees Set to Increase Amid £17m Budget Shortfall Monday, November 10, 2025 sandwell counciltax budget deficit cuts gardenwaste socialcare inflation finance localgovernment Sandwell Council has announced plans to increase council tax and garden waste collection fees to address a £17 million shortfall in its 2026/27 budget. The council intends to implement a 4.99% rise in council tax, resulting … Read More