Plan Proposed for 10p Fuel Duty Cut Until Spring 2027 to Ease Household Costs Thursday, May 7, 2026 fuelduty energyprices inflation ukgovernment iranconflict ippr costofliving economicpolicy labourparty householdsupport A prominent think tank has called on the UK government to cut fuel duty by 10p per litre until spring 2027 as part of a broader strategy to protect households from rising costs linked to the conflict in Iran. The Institute … Read More
DWP Urged to Cancel £2,100 State Pension Increase Amid Triple Lock Debate Friday, May 1, 2026 pensions dwp triplelock statepension ukgovernment retirement benefits financialpolicy economics labourparty The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been advised to halt the planned £2,100 annual increase in state pensions tied to the controversial triple lock policy. This recommendation comes from a thinktank led by Sir Tony … Read More
Rachel Reeves Faces Backlash Over Fuel Duty Hike Threatening Family Budgets Wednesday, April 29, 2026 fuelduty rachelreeves labourparty petrolprices taxation ukpolitics costofliving fuelhike treasury rac Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party’s Shadow Chancellor, is facing intense criticism over a proposed fuel duty hike set to take effect in September. The plan to reverse a recent cut and increase fuel duty by 5p per litre is … Read More
Jailed Former Dudley Councillor Adrian Hughes’s Ex Denounces Sentence Over Child Sexual Offences Tuesday, April 28, 2026 dudley adrianhughes sexoffences childprotection councillor sentencing labourparty undercover justice abuse The former partner of Adrian Hughes, a jailed ex-Dudley councillor convicted of sexual offences involving children, has publicly condemned the 32-month prison sentence, calling it far too lenient. Hughes, 36, who served as a … Read More
Rachel Reeves Announces £3,420 Tax Charge for Cars Registered After April 2017 Monday, April 27, 2026 rachelreeves ved vehicletax co2emissions hm_treasury labourparty rde2 dieselcars vehicleregistration taxbands Rachel Reeves has introduced new vehicle tax bands, including a substantial £3,420 charge for certain drivers. These new tax bands apply to cars registered from April 2017 onward and have been confirmed by HM Treasury in … Read More
Rachel Reeves Signals Intent to Maintain 5p Fuel Duty Discount Amid Rising Energy Costs Tuesday, April 14, 2026 rachelreeves fuelduty energycrisis labourparty geopolitics iranconflict economy inflation internationalmonetaryfund ukpolitics Rachel Reeves has raised hopes that the 5p fuel duty discount will be retained as geopolitical tensions threaten to push fuel prices higher. The Labour Party’s Chancellor emphasized her commitment to avoiding rash decisions … Read More