DWP Announces Significant Universal Credit Cuts Costing Claimants £2,652 Annually Wednesday, January 7, 2026 universalcredit dwp disability cuts labour healthsupport poverty employment policy legislation The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed plans to reduce Universal Credit (UC) payments, resulting in a loss of £2,652 per year for claimants. These cuts are scheduled to take effect from April 6, 2026, under … Read More
'I'm embarrassed' - Birmingham bin worker's message to Brummies as strike hits one year Tuesday, January 6, 2026 birmingham strike bins council union waste negotiation labour industrialaction recycling As Birmingham’s bin workers mark one year of striking, union members remain steadfast in their commitment to continue the battle. The industrial action began on January 6 last year, sparked by a clash between the Labour-led … Read More
Midlands Council Nears Deal to Purchase Ladies Walk Health Centre Tuesday, January 6, 2026 dudley sedgley healthcentre council politics property negotiations conservative labour community Dudley Council is on the brink of finalising the purchase of the Ladies Walk centre in Sedgley after months of ongoing negotiations and public speculation. The current lease on this privately owned health centre and library, … Read More
Reform UK Poised to Shape 2026 Dudley Council Elections Sunday, January 4, 2026 reformuk dudley localelections councilelections conservatives labour electoralcalculus midlands politics councillors The 2026 council elections in Dudley may bring substantial change, with Reform UK emerging as a formidable contender. The Dudley Council consists of 72 councillors, each representing one of the borough’s 24 wards with … Read More
DWP Launches Occupational Health Training for SME Managers Amid Criticism Tuesday, December 30, 2025 dwp smes sickness occupationalhealth training longtermsick labour managers workplace absence The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new initiative aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) better manage long-term sickness among employees. Funded by the DWP under the new Labour … Read More
West Midlands Housing Developers Push to Redefine Green Belt Land Tuesday, December 30, 2025 housing greenbelt planning development westmidlands sandwell policy greybelt urbanplanning labour The UK’s housing shortage remains a pressing issue, leaving many families displaced or stuck in temporary accommodation due to soaring rents and evictions. Local authorities face the difficult challenge of meeting housing … Read More