Warning Over Unequal Council Tax Support for Universal Credit Claimants Tuesday, June 16, 2026 universalcredit counciltax counciltaxreduction postcodelottery lowincome workincentives socialpolicy welfarereform localauthorities financialsupport Households across the UK are facing a postcode lottery when it comes to council tax support, according to a new report by the Institute for Policy Research (IPR). The study, titled ‘Council Tax Reduction and Universal … Read More
West Midlands Crown Court Backlog Surges 88% Amid Growing Justice Postcode Lottery Crisis Sunday, June 7, 2026 westmidlands crowncourt backlog justice postcodelottery criminalcases legalsystem courtdelays fairness timelyjustice The backlog at the West Midlands Crown Court has escalated dramatically, soaring by 88%, highlighting a deepening crisis in the region’s criminal justice system. This surge has intensified concerns over the so-called … Read More