DWP Retiree Challenges Tax on Old State Pension Amid New Exemptions Friday, January 16, 2026 dwp pensions taxation statepension retirement exemption agediscrimination hmrc threshold campaign Sandra Wrench, a 74-year-old Bedford resident who dedicated 40 years to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has raised concerns about the fairness of recent tax policies affecting retirees. While Labour Party … Read More
Calls Mount for Dudley Council to Reverse Controversial Grit Bin Removal Monday, December 22, 2025 dudley gritbins wintersafety council infrastructure campaign weather publicsafety localgovernment petition Campaigners in Dudley are rallying against the council’s decision to remove approximately 500 grit bins across the borough, a move aimed at reducing expenses following a review conducted in May 2025. The bins being taken away … Read More
Millions of Young Drivers May Face New Licence Rules Under Labour’s Safety Campaign Friday, December 19, 2025 driving safety youngdrivers licences roadsafety campaign gdl labour collisions prevention Millions of young drivers aged 17 to 24 in the UK could soon be subject to new driving licence regulations as part of a major road safety initiative launched by Labour. The Protect Young Drivers campaign debuted at … Read More
Walsall Residents Urged to Voice Concerns Over Green Belt Development Sunday, December 14, 2025 walsall greenbelt development consultation housing localplan community campaign planning council The Beacon Action Group, a local campaign organization, is urging Walsall residents to take action and share their views on proposals to build thousands of new homes on the borough’s green belt land. The group has raised … Read More
Drivers Warned: No Sure Way to Know Drink-Drive Limits This December, Face Fines and Points Saturday, December 6, 2025 drinkdriving police fines road safety enforcement alcohol penalties westmercia campaign christmas Motorists who risk lives by drink-driving have been sternly warned that they will be identified and prosecuted. West Mercia Police have launched their annual Christmas drink-driving campaign, emphasizing that there is no … Read More
Everything You Need to Know About the WASPI Update on DWP Compensation Wednesday, December 3, 2025 waspi compensation dwp pension statepension inequality women campaign retirement finance The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has released a significant update concerning compensation from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This news is crucial for women affected by changes to the … Read More