Automatic DVLA Car Tax Refunds Under New Mileage-Based Scheme Face Technical Challenges Sunday, July 19, 2026 dvla eved car tax mileage electric vehicles plug-in hybrids refunds government transport policy The Labour Party government’s upcoming pay-per-mile car tax scheme, known as eVED, has sparked concerns among experts about the capability of the DVLA’s computer systems to manage refunds efficiently. Set to … Read More
DWP State Pension Age Increase Could Cost Those Born Before 1977 Up to £16,500 Sunday, July 19, 2026 pension retirement dwp statepension finance ageing hmtreasury policy savings pensionscheme The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to raise the state pension age, a change that could leave millions of people born before 1977 substantially worse off. Currently, under rules introduced by the Labour … Read More
DWP Demands Repayment from 33,000 Carers Amid Overpayment Controversy Sunday, July 19, 2026 dwp carers overpayments carersallowance debt reform policy ukgovernment unpaidcarers benefits Last year, over 33,000 carers were notified by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to repay overpayments, some exceeding £20,000, highlighting ongoing issues with the Carer’s Allowance system. This startling figure … Read More
New Social Media Curfew from Midnight to 6am Proposed for UK Teenagers Wednesday, July 15, 2026 curfew socialmedia uk teenagers internet safety regulation mentalhealth technology policy The UK government is considering implementing a new social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, restricting app usage between midnight and 6am. Under the proposed rules, these teens will have a default block on certain … Read More
Andy Burnham Considers 50% Income Tax for Earners Over £125,140 Monday, July 13, 2026 tax income labour burnham hmrc revenue budget policy topsalary finance Andy Burnham, the Labour Party frontrunner for Prime Minister, has reignited discussions about increasing the top income tax rate to 50% for those earning above £125,140. This proposal revives a controversial debate about … Read More
DWP Urged to End Cash Benefits for Weight-Loss Injections in Proposed Policy Shift Monday, July 13, 2026 obesity benefits dwp weightloss glp1 healthcare unemployment pip welfare policy Iain Duncan Smith, former Conservative Party leader, has called on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to stop providing cash benefits that could be used for weight-loss injections, commonly known as “fat jabs.” He … Read More