DWP to End Income-Related ESA for 650,000 Claimants and Accelerates Migration to Universal Credit Monday, January 12, 2026 dwp universalcredit esa migration benefits incomerelated transition claimants housingbenefit managedmigration The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to end income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), a benefit currently claimed by approximately 650,000 people. This benefit is being phased out and fully replaced … Read More
Lloyds Bank Announces Leadership Change at Corporate & Institutional Banking Division Starting March 2026 Wednesday, December 10, 2025 lloyds banking leadership corporatebanking johnlangley johnwinter ceo finance wellsfargo transition Lloyds Bank has announced an important leadership change affecting all customers of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland. Ahead of March 2026, the banking group will appoint John Langley as the new Chief Executive Officer of … Read More
Major Bank to Close All Sainsbury’s Bank Accounts on Monday, Customers Transition to NatWest Monday, December 1, 2025 sainsburys natwest banking accounts transition customers creditcards loans savings acquisition Sainsbury’s Bank is set to close all remaining customer accounts by Monday, marking the final phase of the transition following its sale to NatWest. Previously, credit card holders were moved over on October 3, and loan … Read More
Major UK Energy Supplier Shuts Down, Thousands of Customers Transferred to British Gas Tuesday, November 11, 2025 energy britishgas tomatoenergy ofgem suppliers collapse customers transition regulation centrica British Gas has been appointed as the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) following the collapse of Tomato Energy, taking on approximately 23,700 customers. Tomato Energy, which served around 15,000 domestic and 8,000 non-domestic … Read More
‘Give us answers’ say Birmingham traders fearing for market’s future after 900 years Saturday, November 8, 2025 birmingham market traders heritage demolition regeneration housing council transition development Step inside Birmingham’s Bull Ring Indoor Market, and you’re immersing yourself in nearly 900 years of the city’s rich trading heritage. Since 1166, this vibrant marketplace has been woven into the fabric of Birmingham’s … Read More