DWP to Block State Pension Payments for Those Born Between 1970 and 1978 Due to Retirement Age Hike Monday, July 20, 2026 dwp pensions statepension retirement nischedule governmentpolicy finance retirementage pensionage higherretirementage The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to raise the state pension age earlier than originally scheduled, potentially affecting millions of people born between April 1970 and March 1978. Treasury officials have … Read More
Treasury Defends £300 Annual Charge for Drivers Covering 10,000 Miles Under New Road Tax Plan Monday, June 22, 2026 treasury electricvehicles cartax roadcharge evadoption fuelduty sustainability transporttax charginginfrastructure governmentpolicy sport HM Treasury has defended its introduction of a £300 annual charge for drivers traveling 10,000 miles under a new 3p-per-mile road usage charge announced in the autumn budget. Scheduled to take effect in 2028, this initiative … Read More
Government urged to uphold new 2030 electric vehicle sales mandate Saturday, June 20, 2026 zev electricvehicles governmentpolicy uk evmandate transport automotive climatechange sustainability labour The UK government is facing calls from industry leaders to maintain its ambitious new regulations requiring that 80% of all vehicle sales be zero-emission by 2030. EVA England, a leading electric vehicle association, has sent … Read More
DWP Introduces New Universal Credit Rates Boosting Payments by £2,550 Annually Wednesday, June 3, 2026 universalcredit dwp lcwra disabilitysupport welfarereform employmentsupport childelement socialsecurity governmentpolicy disabilitybenefits The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rolling out significant changes to Universal Credit payments starting 6 April 2026, resulting in an increased annual payout of up to £2,550 for many claimants. This revision … Read More
Rachel Reeves Confirms Car Tax Change That Could Cost Rural Drivers £156 Annually Saturday, May 30, 2026 rachelreeves cartax evroadpricing ruraldrivers electricvehicles transportation governmentpolicy paypermile environmentalimpact ukmotoring sport Rachel Reeves has confirmed a proposed change to car tax rules that could see rural motorists paying an additional £156 a year. Analysis of government data reveals that under the planned 3p-per-mile electric vehicle (EV) road … Read More
New council tax rule may let state pensioners defer payments until after death Monday, May 25, 2026 counciltax taxreform highvalueproperty pensioners localgovernment propertytax hvcts taxsurcharge statepensioners governmentpolicy The government is proposing a significant change to council tax rules that could allow low-income homeowners, including state pensioners, to delay payments on high-value properties until they sell their home or pass away. … Read More