UK Households Could Earn Millions Reporting Tax Fraud in HMRC Crackdown Friday, December 5, 2025 hmrc taxevasion rewards fraud informants taxfraud investigation reporting government uk Households across the UK could potentially earn millions by reporting neighbours and others suspected of tax evasion under a new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) crackdown. The tax authority, supported by the Labour Party … Read More
Older State Pensioners to Receive Additional £422 Boost from DWP in December Friday, December 5, 2025 pension dwp retirement statepension over80 benefits niyears inflation government finance Older state pensioners are set to receive an extra £422 per month as part of the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) initiative to support retirees aged 80 and over. Known as the ‘Over 80 Pension,’ this top-up helps those … Read More
‘Faster and Cheaper’ Buses to Transform Travel in Birmingham with £264 Million Government Investment Friday, December 5, 2025 buses westmidlands transport funding government publictransport fares infrastructure economy localauthorities sport The West Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment aimed at revolutionizing bus travel across the region. A substantial £264.1 million funding package has been announced to improve bus services, making … Read More
Government Unveils Largest Child Poverty Strategy Aimed at Helping Thousands in Birmingham Thursday, December 4, 2025 childpoverty birmingham government strategy benefits childcare education povertyreduction housing familysupport The UK Government has launched its most ambitious Child Poverty Strategy yet, promising a host of measures designed to support families and children across Birmingham and the West Midlands. With an alarming 4.45 million … Read More
Seven New DWP Powers Introduced to Strengthen Fraud Crackdown Thursday, December 4, 2025 dwp fraud benefits legislation privacy debtrecovery eligibility bankaccounts government disabilityrights The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been granted seven significant new powers under the recently enacted Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Debt) Bill, aimed at enhancing the fight against benefits fraud. This … Read More
All Households in England on Fixed Tariffs to Receive £150 Energy Bill Discount Thursday, December 4, 2025 energy tariffs fixed bills government savings households budget costs consumers The Labour government has committed to easing the financial strain of rising energy costs by mandating a £150 reduction on annual household energy bills across England, Scotland, and Wales, effective from 1 April 2026. This … Read More