DWP Chief Signals Possible Further Benefit Cuts Amid Budget Review Wednesday, December 3, 2025 dwp benefits welfare cuts timmsreview labour pip patmcfadden budget welfarereform Pat McFadden, the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has issued a clear warning to the 24 million people currently claiming benefits: no options are off the table when it comes to managing the … Read More
Parish Council Dispute Sparks Calls for Apology Over Taxpayer Fund Waste Wednesday, December 3, 2025 dudley parishcouncil budget libdems conservatives labour feasibilitystudy taxpayer council politics Dudley council leaders are under pressure to apologise after nearly £10,000 was spent on a parish council feasibility study in Cradley that critics have labelled a Liberal Democrat vanity project. The issue was raised during … Read More
New 3p per Mile Car Tax for EVs to Increase if Mileage Is Under-Declared Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ev taxation mileage labour cartax electricvehicles government mot underdeclaration instavolt A new 3p per mile car tax for electric vehicles (EVs), introduced by the Labour Party, will impose higher charges on drivers who under-declare their mileage. The government’s pay-per-mile plan requires motorists to estimate … Read More
Cash-Poor Pensioners Face 8% Interest on New Property Levy Monday, December 1, 2025 pensioners propertytax mansiontax debt interest labour chancellor homeowners deferral treasury Thousands of cash-poor pensioners could be trapped in a mounting debt spiral under Labour’s new property tax plans, personal finance experts warn. The proposed “mansion tax” – officially branded as a high-value council tax … Read More
I'm a Benefits Influencer: Helping Thousands with ADHD Secure Vital Support from the DWP Sunday, November 30, 2025 adhd benefits dwp disability neurodivergence labour cuts support advocacy mentalhealth Madeleine Alexander-Grout, a prominent benefits influencer with tens of thousands of TikTok followers, dedicates her platform to helping individuals with ADHD and anxiety navigate the complex process of claiming support from … Read More
DWP Sets New Ultimatum for Young Benefits Claimants with Youth Guarantee Scheme Friday, November 28, 2025 dwp benefits youth universalcredit welfare employment budget labour policy reeves The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to implement a new policy targeting young benefits claimants under the Labour government’s latest welfare reform. Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a Youth Guarantee … Read More