DWP Sets New Ultimatum for Young Benefits Claimants with Youth Guarantee Scheme Friday, November 28, 2025 dwp benefits youth universalcredit welfare employment budget labour policy reeves The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to implement a new policy targeting young benefits claimants under the Labour government’s latest welfare reform. Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a Youth Guarantee … Read More
Labour's Budget Ends Tax Relief for Home Workers in England from April Friday, November 28, 2025 labour homeworking taxrelief budget chancellor reeves inflation finance infrastructure politics Starting next April, home workers in England will no longer be able to claim tax relief on additional costs such as heating, electricity, or broadband incurred while working from home. This change comes after Labour Party … Read More
The Budget Decision Poised to Transform the Lives of 67,000 Poorest Children in Birmingham Wednesday, November 26, 2025 childpoverty universalcredit benefitcap birmingham twochildlimit budget2025 labour socialpolicy familysupport costofliving Birmingham is home to more families with three or more children than any other UK city, making today’s Budget decision particularly significant for its poorest households. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is widely expected to remove … Read More
Labour Affirms Commitment to Triple Lock Ahead of Budget Announcement Tuesday, November 25, 2025 labour pensions triplelock budget retirement finance pensionsavings government workandpensions policy The Labour Party has firmly addressed recent speculation suggesting that the Triple Lock pension guarantee might be at risk in this year’s Budget. Contrary to circulating reports on November 26, Labour insists that the policy … Read More
Universal Credit Rules to Ease for Over 560,000 People Starting Wednesday Monday, November 24, 2025 universalcredit sanctions dwp labour benefits employment jobseekers welfarereform budget policychange Starting Wednesday, November 26, Universal Credit rules are set to be softened for around 561,630 claimants as part of a shakeup by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under the Labour government. The revised approach … Read More
State pensioners face £2,500 tax hikes under Rachel Reeves’ proposed changes Sunday, November 23, 2025 pensioners tax labour chancellor reeves income fiscal retirement manifesto taxes Wealthy pensioners in the UK could face an average tax increase of £2,500 if Chancellor Rachel Reeves goes ahead with proposed income tax rises, data reveals. Ms Reeves has not ruled out tax hikes in the upcoming budget, … Read More