Cabinet

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 chancellor johnhealey dwp welfare benefits defence fiscalpolicy andyburnham cabinet politics

John Healey, recently appointed Chancellor by Andy Burnham, has issued his first update regarding the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) welfare budget, marking his initial stance on benefit cuts since taking office. In a … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 andyburnham costofliving labourparty cabinet johnhealey welfare fiscalpolicy nhs cabinetreshuffle socialcare

Andy Burnham is scheduled to address the nation with a key announcement on the cost of living crisis today. Following his inaugural speech as Prime Minister on Monday, the Labour leader pledged urgent support to ease the … Read More

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 andyburnham labour leadership keirstarmer government transition politics economy cabinet uk

Andy Burnham, the frontrunner in the Labour leadership race, is set to begin receiving Government briefings after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister. Downing Street confirmed that the Civil Service … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 reformuk worcestershire localgovernment elections conservatives counciltax budget cabinet unitary politics

In 2025, Worcestershire witnessed a dramatic political upheaval that reshaped the county’s governance and set the stage for substantial changes ahead. Reform UK captured minority control of Worcestershire County Council, … Read More

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 dudley carbon emissions council environment sustainability led energyefficiency accounting cabinet

Dudley Council recently announced a 17% reduction in carbon emissions for the 2024/25 period, dropping from 13,209 tonnes of CO2 in 2023/24 to 10,978 tonnes. This decline reflects efforts to streamline the council estate and … Read More