UK Households to Lose Over £15,000 in Real Spending Power by 2029 Saturday, January 3, 2026 purchasingpower inflation ukbudget labourparty taxation henrys consumerconfidence economicgrowth fiscalpolicy incomeinequality UK households face a significant blow to their finances, with projections indicating a loss of more than £15,000 in real spending power by 2029. This stark forecast follows the Autumn Budget introduced by Labour Party … Read More
Universal Credit Recipients Face Tough Choice: Engage with New Jobs Scheme or Risk Benefit Cuts Monday, December 15, 2025 universalcredit youthemployment benefitsanctions labourparty jobtraining apprenticeships dwp workscheme youthguarantee employmentsupport The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new policy targeting young people on Universal Credit, offering them a stark choice: participate in a newly launched jobs and training scheme or face potential … Read More
Universal Credit Claimants to Receive Up to £1,200 Boost in Savings Scheme Extension Wednesday, November 26, 2025 universalcredit helptosave savings budget2024 labourparty rachelreeves governmentbonus financialsupport socialwelfare costofliving Millions of Universal Credit claimants stand to gain a savings boost worth up to £1,200, following an important announcement expected in Wednesday’s Budget. Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to make the … Read More
Major Update on the Future of the Four-Day Working Week in England Sunday, November 23, 2025 workweek fourdayweek labourparty southcambridgeshire government productivity businessleaders publicsector employment 4dayweekfoundation More than 100 business and charity leaders have urged the UK government to take a leading role in transitioning toward a shorter working week. This call comes as Steve Reed, a Labour Party cabinet minister, raised concerns … Read More
Drivers Face Additional 18p Per Mile Charge Amid Rachel Reeves’ Pay-Per-Mile Tax Proposal Tuesday, November 11, 2025 fuelcosts paypermile cartax petrolprices evtax enginesize labourparty electricvehicles mileage vehiclecosts Drivers are set to face an additional 18p per mile charge alongside Rachel Reeves’ upcoming pay-per-mile car tax plan, according to new analysis from NimbleFins. The financial comparison reveals that petrol drivers of average … Read More
Labour Proposes Major Cuts to UK Warm Homes Plan Funding Friday, November 7, 2025 warmhomes energybills fuelpoverty homeinsulation ukgovernment labourparty energypolicy banktax eco4 budget The UK government faces potential upheaval to its Warm Homes Plan as Labour Party ministers discuss slashing nearly half of its £13.2 billion budget. A proposal to redirect £6.4 billion from funds designated for home … Read More