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Monday, March 23, 2026 fuel uk m6 speedlimit labour energy transport renewables supply iea

As global tensions disrupt fuel supply, the UK Labour Party government is considering measures such as reducing speed limits on major motorways, including the M6, to lower oil demand. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has … Read More

Thursday, March 19, 2026 waspi pension compensation dwp legal government labour women payout statepension

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign is intensifying its battle with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over denied compensation payments of £2,950. Campaigners are preparing a formal legal … Read More

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 fuel tax uk drivers petrol duty chancellor costs taxpayers labour

For the first time in 16 years, UK drivers face a fuel duty increase that could add an extra £3,400 to their lifetime fuel costs. The planned hike has intensified pressure on the Labour government, with campaigners urging … 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

Saturday, March 14, 2026 heating energy oil support households labour reeves treasury vulnerable prices

Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party chancellor, is poised to introduce additional financial help for UK households struggling with rising heating oil costs. Heating oil, which warms and supplies hot water to approximately 1.7 … Read More

Friday, March 13, 2026 dwp mentalhealth benefits welfare incapacity disability expenditure labour policy security

New data reveals that an overwhelming nine out of ten individuals deemed too ill to work and receiving Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits suffer from mental health conditions. This figure is nearly nine times … Read More