DWP ‘Couple Penalty’ Leaves Married Benefit Claimants Nearly £10,000 Worse Off Annually Monday, July 6, 2026 dwp benefits couplepenalty marriage welfare childpoverty family csj socialjustice policy A policy by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is resulting in significant financial losses for single mothers who marry or cohabit with their child’s father. Known as the “couple penalty,” this rule can … Read More
Andy Burnham’s Plan to Introduce Three New HMRC Tax Bands on Capital Gains Thursday, July 2, 2026 cgt taxation hmrc burnham capitalgains incometax budget2024 labour finance policy Prime Minister hopeful Andy Burnham is reportedly considering a major overhaul of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if he takes office. CGT is a tax on the profit earned from selling or disposing of assets that have appreciated, … Read More
NHS Urged to Allow Emergency Contraception Sales in Retail Outlets Across England Wednesday, July 1, 2026 emergency contraception nhs healthcare accessibility reproductive pharmacy policy publichealth england Doctors and healthcare experts are calling on the government to amend current regulations to enable emergency contraception to be sold directly in corner shops, petrol stations, and supermarkets across England. This change … Read More
New Smartphone Ban in England’s Schools Sparks Concern Among Students Tuesday, June 30, 2026 smartphones education schools england youth policy digital ban technology students A new nationwide ban on smartphones in English schools for students aged 11 to 18 came into effect on Monday, June 29, prompting strong reactions from young people and educators alike. According to research conducted by … Read More
Shabana Mahmood to unveil £10,000 repayment rule for asylum seekers Tuesday, June 30, 2026 asylum immigration policy repayment refugees homeoffice shabanamahmood ukgovernment settlement welfare Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, is set to announce a new policy on Tuesday requiring asylum seekers in the UK to repay around £10,000 in state-funded living costs before they can qualify for settled status. This … Read More
Andy Burnham's Proposed Tax Changes Could Cost Middle-Class Families Over £23,000 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 inheritance tax capitalgains andyburnham labour property middleclass finance policy taxation Andy Burnham, the newly elected Labour MP for Makerfield and a frontrunner to become the next Prime Minister following Sir Keir Starmer’s recent resignation, is proposing a controversial overhaul of inheritance taxation … Read More