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Thursday, March 19, 2026 fuel petrol taxation cost duty motorists economy government campaign transport

Petrol drivers are set to face a significant increase in fuel duty, with charges potentially reaching 58p per litre. Campaigners warn that this change could cost motorists nearly £40,000 over a lifetime, hitting the poorest … Read More

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 energy bills uk government met tensions price household supply security intervention

The UK government has pledged to closely examine “every penny” added to household energy bills, Energy Minister Michael Shanks assured MPs during a committee session on Tuesday. This announcement comes as energy … Read More

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 dwp pip welfare disability benefits government reform assessment claimants spending

The number of people claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has surged to a record four million, doubling over the past seven years. According to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) data, 3.93 million individuals … Read More

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 nspcc childabuse techsafety onlinesafety socialmedia snapchat meta childprotection government digitalabuse

More than 3,000 crimes involving child sexual abuse images were recorded in the West Midlands alone, highlighting a critical failure by tech firms to protect children from harmful content. According to the National Society … Read More

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 bus pension pensioners transport concessionary eligibility government local travel policy

Starting April 6, 2024, state pensioners in England will face new rules for accessing free bus passes due to the rising state pension age. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced that the state pension age will … Read More

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 heating oil uk crisis funding northernireland government support energy households

Support is arriving for the 1.5 million UK households relying on heating oil, as the Labour Party government rolls out a new aid package set to begin on April 1. The scheme allocates £52 million in total funding, managed … Read More

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 westmidlands potholes roadmaintenance infrastructure highways funding alarmreport transport roadsafety government

Drivers in the West Midlands should temper expectations of swift improvements to the region’s deteriorating roads, despite recent boosts in maintenance funding. According to the latest Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance … Read More

Monday, March 16, 2026 dwp disability employment inclusion disabilityconfident accesstowork criticism accountability government workplace

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under mounting criticism following revelations that one in three employers participating in the government’s “Disability Confident” scheme have not recruited a single … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 fuel duty uk petrol drivers costs labour government prices families

From September, UK motorists are set to experience a costly change at petrol stations, with families potentially paying an additional £156 a year due to a planned fuel duty increase. According to fresh analysis from the … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 pension uk statepension retirement pensionage demographics policy ageing finance government

Starting from April, a major change takes effect that will alter when many people can claim their UK state pension. The pension age will no longer be fixed at 66 for everyone turning that age; instead, it will gradually … Read More

Friday, March 13, 2026 pension statepension dwp retirement finance pensionage policy sustainability triplelock government

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering the possibility of bringing forward the planned increase in the state pension age, posing a significant impact on future retirees. Currently, the state pension age is … Read More

Friday, March 13, 2026 dwp benefits universalcredit statepension paymentdates easter bankholidays nationalinsurance april government

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be adjusting the payment dates for eight benefits, including Universal Credit, in April to accommodate the Easter bank holidays. With Good Friday on April 3 and Easter Monday on … Read More

Thursday, March 12, 2026 hmrc pensions salarysacrifice allowance taxpolicy labourparty government taxloophole financialsecretary workplacebenefits

A salary sacrifice loophole now permits workers holding multiple jobs to double their pension contribution allowance to £4,000 annually. According to a recent confirmation from Lord Livermore, the Financial Secretary to the … Read More

Friday, March 6, 2026 waspi pensions dwp compensation ombudsman pensionage legalchallenge womensrights pensioninequality government

Women involved in the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaign have announced a significant update regarding their ongoing fight against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Following a 2024 Ombudsman … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 springstatement rachelreeves chancellor economy inflation costofliving budget obr fiscalpolicy government

Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the Spring Statement to Parliament on Tuesday afternoon, expected to be a straightforward and focused economic update. The Chancellor will present the latest forecasts from the Office for … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 pension dwp pensioncredit pensioners benefits government applications myths support eligibility

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to take urgent action after new data revealed that nearly one million pensioners are missing out on a crucial £4,000 boost from the Government’s Pension Credit scheme. … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 energy bills discount government resolutionfoundation cliffedge policy affordability manufacturing cleanenergy

Seven million UK households are set to benefit from a £200 reduction in their energy bills starting this April, as the government rolls out a £6.9 billion public spending initiative aimed at easing one of the biggest expenses … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 electric mileage tax hybrid vehicles charge motoring road government transport

Drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will face a new mileage-based charge starting in April 2028, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed. The new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will charge owners 3p per mile … Read More

Saturday, February 28, 2026 dwp benefits savings universalcredit fraud privacy banks government payments regulations

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has implemented controversial new powers allowing it to access bank account information to scrutinize individuals’ savings. This comes as part of a broader effort to combat benefit … Read More

Thursday, February 26, 2026 passport travel uk dualnationals immigration eta bordersecurity certificate citizenship government sport

Starting February 25, new UK travel regulations come into effect, requiring visitors to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before entering the country. This digital permission to travel is mandatory for all … Read More

Monday, February 23, 2026 dwp universalcredit benefits migraton legacybenefits managedmigration claimants government dwpdata incomesupport

A staggering 356,521 households have had their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits stopped after failing to respond to important migration letters. These notices are part of the managed migration system, which … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 maccabi ban government policing birmingham homeoffice safety football antisemitism committee sport

Senior government ministers and officials had multiple opportunities to intervene and prevent the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their Europa League match at Aston Villa in Birmingham, MPs have concluded. … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 pension retirement dwp increase triplelock finance government payment benefits 2026

Millions of pensioners across the UK are set to see an increase in their state pension payments starting in early April. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined the details of these changes, giving retirees … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 birmingham pavement safety parking banned motoring government transport council enforcement

Birmingham is set to ban an everyday driving manoeuvre—parking on pavements—as part of a significant push to improve pedestrian safety. The city council is seeking new powers from the Government that will allow them to … Read More