Birmingham City Council Election 2026: Complete List of Candidates Announced Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham election candidates council labour conservatives liberaldemocrats reformuk greenparty independents The full roster of candidates contesting the Birmingham City Council election scheduled for May 7, 2026, has been officially released, laying the groundwork for what promises to be a uniquely competitive local election. … Read More
Thousands Face Stricter DWP Benefits Access in New Immigration Crackdown Tuesday, April 14, 2026 dwp migration benefits settledstatus publicfinances immigration labour homeoffice savings careworkers Thousands of individuals are set to face tighter restrictions on accessing Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits as part of a new crackdown on migration. However, recent analysis of Labour government data suggests … Read More
Birmingham Labour Leader John Cotton Urges Voters to Back Labour for 'Four More Years' Monday, April 13, 2026 birmingham labour johncotton localelections council keirstarmer binstrike investment leadership politics John Cotton, leader of Birmingham’s Labour Party, is urging voters to place their trust in Labour and grant the party another four years of leadership on the city council. Despite negative headlines, polling data, and … Read More
New School Dinner Rules Announced for England Starting September 2026 Monday, April 13, 2026 schoolmeals nutrition government education health policy england children labour reforms From September 2026, schools in England will adopt a new set of food standards aimed at providing healthier, more nutritious meals for children. The Labour Party government has announced these sweeping changes as the first … Read More
DWP Rule Deepens Poverty Scars on UK Children Born After 2013 Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp poverty austerity benefits conservative labour children universalcredit cuts childpoverty A recent study has revealed that over one-fifth of UK children born after 2013 have experienced prolonged poverty due to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) policies enacted during years of austerity. These welfare cuts, … Read More
'We Are Not After Power,' Says New Political Leader Ahead of Dudley Local Elections Sunday, April 12, 2026 blackcountry dudley localelections politics community funding council labour manifesto engagement This year’s Dudley local elections will mark the debut of The Black Country Party on the ballot, introducing a fresh perspective to local governance. Established in 2025, the party seeks to change the traditional political … Read More