cigarettes on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/cigarettes/Recent content in cigarettes on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 01 Jun 2026 05:47:07 +0000Three Items DWP Claimants Banned From Purchasing Under Controversial 'Ration Card' Planhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/three-items-dwp-claimants-banned-from-purchasing-under-controversial-ration-card-plan/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:47:07 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/three-items-dwp-claimants-banned-from-purchasing-under-controversial-ration-card-plan/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to introduce a controversial “ration card” scheme restricting how certain benefit claimants can spend their funds. Under this plan, individuals with criminal convictions linked to alcohol, gambling, or drug offenses will receive pre-loaded payment cards limiting their spending options. Announced by the Conservative Party, the new cards will prevent benefit claimants from withdrawing cash at ATMs, transferring money, or purchasing alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling services.