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
Ryanair Introduces New Family Seating Policy, Ends Charges for Parents Sitting Beside Children Monday, July 13, 2026 ryanair family seating policy infants airline travel birmingham fees passengers Ryanair has announced a new family seating policy aimed at making air travel easier for parents and children. The airline, which flies from Birmingham Airport (BHX), will no longer charge parents extra to sit beside their … Read More
Solihull Councillors Renew Commitment to Address Growth of HMOs Amid Immigration Debate Sunday, July 12, 2026 solihull hmo housing planning immigration council article4 licensing localgovernment policy Solihull councillors have reiterated their dedication to tackling the increasing number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the borough, amidst a heated debate on immigration and housing. Before the recent local … Read More
Rachel Reeves Announces Pay-Per-Mile Tax on EV and Hybrid Drivers Before Leaving Chancellor Role Sunday, July 12, 2026 tax motoring electric ev hybrid mileage chancellor policy vehicle government In a significant overhaul of the motoring tax system, outgoing Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new pay-per-mile tax targeting specific electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. This levy, set to be introduced in … Read More
Labour Faces Backlash Over Proposal to Offer 30 Hours Free Childcare to All Benefit Claimants Thursday, July 9, 2026 childcare benefits labour welfare education poverty policy government families economy Labour is facing criticism over its bold plan to provide 30 hours of free childcare each week to all families receiving benefits. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called for extending government-funded childcare … Read More
Government Updates Student Loan Repayment Rules for 2012-2023 University Students Tuesday, July 7, 2026 studentloans repayment treasury education government labour threshold finance graduates policy The government has responded following MPs' confirmation that student loan promotion in England and Wales amounted to mis-selling. The Treasury Select Committee has emphasized that Labour Party ministers have a moral duty to … Read More