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Thursday, July 2, 2026 bankholiday england worldcup government labour edm football altitude celebration sports sport

The prospect of an extra bank holiday in July has advanced following a government update addressing an early day motion (EDM). The EDM, put forward by Labour Party MPs, Liberal Democrats, and others, calls for an additional … Read More

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 starmer defence infrastructure eastmidlands burnham investment roads publicspending government military

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed significant changes to road infrastructure funding in England as he prepares to step down as Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham anticipated to succeed him in mid-July. In the final phase of his … Read More

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 pensions terminalillness dwp retirement taxation government healthcare benefits legislation financialplanning

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it will review the pension access rules for people with terminal illnesses, responding to growing concerns that the existing framework no longer meets their needs. This … Read More

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 dvla ukraine driving licence regulation extension gb motorists transport government

A significant update to driving licence regulations is on the horizon, affecting thousands of Ukrainian licence holders residing in Great Britain. According to DVLA data, 30,293 Ukrainian driving licences were exchanged for … Read More

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 starmer dwp youthjobs employment grant youthunemployment employers government jobsupport youthopportunity

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that from Tuesday, June 30, employers will be able to claim a £3,000 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) when they hire an eligible young person who has been unemployed for … Read More

Monday, June 29, 2026 dwp debtrecovery benefits universalcredit pensioncredit esa paferact fraudrepayment taxpayers government

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement a new “last resort” debt recovery measure beginning in October 2026. This legislation aims to help the DWP recover outstanding debts more efficiently … Read More

Sunday, June 28, 2026 homelessness vagrancy decriminalisation birmingham support government housing roughsleeping repeal policy

Starting Monday, rough sleepers in Birmingham and across England and Wales will no longer face criminal penalties for their circumstances, marking a significant policy shift as the 1824 Vagrancy Act is repealed. The Vagrancy … Read More

Friday, June 26, 2026 tax vat wetherspoons family starmer labour economy costofliving government children

The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has unveiled a significant VAT reduction impacting all Wetherspoons pubs and a wide range of family activities across the UK. This new measure aims to ease the … Read More

Thursday, June 25, 2026 starmer labour dwp fraud welfare debt drivinglicence policy government enforcement

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a new driving licence enforcement rule set to take effect from October, coinciding with his resignation as Prime Minister. Under Starmer’s Labour-led administration, the Department for Work and … 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

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 pensioners winterfuelpayment andyburnham ukpolitics pensions elderly income government benefits labour

Approximately nine million state pensioners are expected to receive a minimum £200 bonus later this year if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister. The former Greater Manchester Mayor is widely anticipated to succeed Keir … Read More

Monday, June 22, 2026 starmer labour leadership primeminister ukpolitics generalelection burnham government mp nation

Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to address the nation this morning from outside 10 Downing Street. The Labour Party leader is anticipated to outline a timetable for his departure, potentially paving the way for Andy Burnham to … Read More

Friday, June 19, 2026 housing reforms uk homebuying sellers savings property firsttimebuyers market government

The Labour Party government has introduced a series of new rules designed to streamline the home buying and selling process in the UK. These reforms aim to save families and first-time buyers time, money, and stress by … Read More

Friday, June 19, 2026 tesco supermarket pricing government regulation competition costofliving labour pricecap economy

Tesco’s chief executive, Ken Murphy, has cautioned the Labour government against implementing new regulations on supermarket pricing. Speaking amid talks of a possible price cap on everyday essentials like bread, milk, and … Read More

Friday, June 19, 2026 uk vpn regulation privacy children socialmedia legislation online government technology

The UK government has announced it is reviewing potential new regulations on virtual private networks (VPNs) as part of its broader initiative to enhance online safety for children. This update comes shortly after the … Read More

Friday, June 19, 2026 walsall council civiccentre reformuk onestopshop services community vandalism government localgovernment

The recently appointed leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Elaine Williams, has expressed shock and dismay after discovering the Civic Centre’s former One Stop Shop area has been stripped of all fixtures and fittings. Once … Read More

Thursday, June 18, 2026 dvsa backlog drivingtest licence delays government examiners booking transport regulations

Drivers across the UK may face a frustrating wait of up to five months to get their driving licence due to ongoing problems at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The driving test backlog has worsened, with … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 worldcup england pubs hospitality fines celebration legal community government pandemic

As England gears up for the World Cup, fans are being warned that a common pub celebration habit could come with a hefty price. Tossing pint glasses into the air during celebrations—a popular way to mark goals or … Read More

Monday, June 15, 2026 hmrc pensions tax overcharge statepension pensioners calculationerror government taxation reimbursement

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed it overcharged nearly 8.7 million state pensioners due to a calculation error, resulting in an estimated £43.5 million in excess tax collected last year. The error inflated the … Read More

Monday, June 15, 2026 dwp jobseekers employment race discrimination taxpayers equality government schemes inclusion

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under scrutiny amid accusations that some taxpayer-funded employment support schemes favor ethnic minorities while excluding white jobseekers. Reports have highlighted initiatives … Read More

Monday, June 15, 2026 dudley council localplan housing development planning funding government infrastructure legislation

Dudley Council has incurred expenses exceeding £600,000 for a local plan designed to guide housing and development until 2041—only for the plan to become outdated as soon as it is adopted. At a cabinet meeting on June 11, … Read More

Monday, June 15, 2026 dwp benefits welfare universalcredit claimants healthconditions sicknessbenefits assessment government spending

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces increasing pressure to revoke benefits from approximately 152,000 claimants whose health conditions are recorded as “unknown.” A Freedom of Information request made … Read More

Saturday, June 13, 2026 pensions salarysacrifice nics tax reform rachelreeves retirement savings government labour

Rachel Reeves, Labour Party Chancellor, faces criticism over proposed changes to salary sacrifice pension contributions, with warnings that the impact may be far more severe than initially acknowledged. The reforms set to … Read More

Thursday, June 11, 2026 studentloans education labour debt repayments government graduate subsidies mps inquiry

Labour Party minister Lucy Rigby has stood firm in defending recent changes to the UK’s student loan system, despite mounting backlash from graduates and student groups. Speaking to MPs, Rigby emphasized that because student … Read More