Thousands of UK Families Face Loss of Key Inheritance Tax Allowance Friday, February 27, 2026 inheritance tax allowance pensions estates labour planning quilter financial wealth Thousands of UK families are poised to lose a critical inheritance tax allowance due to significant policy changes under a potential Labour government. By 2030-31, over 16,000 estates are projected to surpass the £2 million … Read More
Hannah Spencer Triumphs in Gorton and Denton By-Election as Labour Falls to Third Friday, February 27, 2026 gorton denton byelection greenparty hannahspencer labour reformuk politics ukpolitics election2024 The Green Party achieved a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, with candidate Hannah Spencer winning the seat after a tightly contested race against Labour and Reform UK. The election, held on Thursday, 26 … Read More
Interest on All Plan 2 Student Loans in England Could Be Abolished Monday, February 23, 2026 studentloans interest education conservatives labour debt plan2 university graduates policy The Conservative Party has pledged to eliminate the high interest rates on Plan 2 student loans if they win the next general election, aiming to relieve graduates from mounting debt burdens. Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, … Read More
Families Forced to Give Up In-Work Benefits Amid New DWP Rule Changes Monday, February 23, 2026 migration benefits dwp indefinite-leave migrants refugees policy poverty labour settlement UK migrant families may be compelled to forgo valuable in-work benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to avoid penalties, according to new reports. This comes in light of a proposed migration policy overhaul … Read More
Birmingham Bin Worker Faces Losing Home Amid Ongoing Labour Council Dispute Saturday, February 21, 2026 strike birmingham labour union paycut housing council protest equalpay negotiation A Birmingham bin worker involved in the prolonged strike has revealed she is on the brink of losing her home, spotlighting the human cost of the ongoing dispute with the Labour-run city council. The strike, now entering its … Read More
Labour Delays New Driving Laws for Motorists Over 70, Extends Road Safety Consultations Tuesday, February 17, 2026 road_safety elderly_drivers eyesight_tests driving_laws labour transport_policy insurance traffic_regulations vision_standards road_fatalities sport New driving laws aimed at motorists over the age of 70 have been delayed following Labour’s decision to extend all road safety consultations until May 11, 2026. This includes the proposed introduction of mandatory eyesight … Read More