How Reform UK Ended 20 Years of Conservative Control in Worcestershire in 2025 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
UK Households Receiving Six Key DWP Benefits to Get £100 Bonus in December Saturday, December 13, 2025 dwp benefits householdsupportfund costofliving counciltax universalcredit incomesupport pensioncredit financialaid welfare UK households receiving certain benefits will receive a new £100 Cost of Living payment ahead of Christmas through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund. These automatic payments are scheduled for … Read More
DWP Warns: 35-Hour Rule May Affect Carer's Allowance Eligibility Sunday, December 7, 2025 dwp carers allowance benefits caregiving eligibility disability counciltax retirement support The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a reminder about the 35-hour rule, which could affect your eligibility for Carer’s Allowance. This benefit provides financial support—typically £83.30 per week or … Read More
Midlands' Priciest Streets Feature £2 Million Mansions – Interactive Map Reveals Property Values Sunday, December 7, 2025 midlands mansions realestate property solihull mansiontax luxuryhomes birmingham highvalue counciltax The West Midlands boasts some of the most prestigious streets, featuring mansions valued at over £2 million. A recently launched interactive map now allows residents and curious onlookers alike to explore where these luxury … Read More
New £70 Cost of Living Vouchers to Be Distributed to UK Households Starting Tomorrow Tuesday, December 2, 2025 costofliving vouchers householdsupport wakefield dwp governmentsupport counciltax energybills lowincome financialaid Starting Wednesday, eligible UK households will receive £70 Cost of Living vouchers as part of a new support initiative announced by the government. This funding is allocated through the Household Support Fund, managed by the … Read More
Council Tax Premium Could Target Hundreds of Long-Term Empty Homes in Worcester Sunday, November 23, 2025 counciltax emptyhomes worcester housing levellingup localgovernment property taxpolicy housingsupply regeneration Worcester City Council is considering a new measure to encourage the return of long-term empty properties to the housing market by imposing a council tax surcharge. Under legislation updated by the Levelling Up and … Read More