Bristol Proposes Raising Clean Air Zone Charge to £14 Daily to Combat Pollution Saturday, November 29, 2025 bristol cleanair pollution charges transport environment policy compliance inflation accessibility Bristol City Council is considering a significant increase in the daily charges for its Clean Air Zone (CAZ), potentially raising the fee from £9 to £14 for non-compliant cars and light goods vehicles. Introduced in 2022 to … Read More
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
I'm a DWP Insider – Cutting Luxury PIP Perks Isn’t Enough Wednesday, November 26, 2025 pip dwp motability taxes reform welfare policy leasing benefits mentalhealth Matt Ryder, the former head of Motability policy at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has expressed concerns that recent cuts to luxury car leases under the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scheme are … 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
Extra £292 a Month for Families as Two-Child Benefit Cap Set to Be Scrapped Monday, November 24, 2025 benefits universalcredit childbenefit poverty budget welfare family policy childcare ukgovernment A significant update to family welfare support is poised to be announced this Wednesday. Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to abolish the two-child benefit cap in her Budget on November 26. This cap currently … Read More
DWP to Withhold Benefits from Migrants for Up to 30 Years Under New Rules Friday, November 21, 2025 migrants benefits immigration dwp refugees bureaucracy settlement policy reform uk The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced new measures that will prevent migrants in the UK from receiving benefits until they become citizens. This shift means that some migrants, including those who arrive … Read More