DWP Urged to Abolish £425 Monthly Universal Credit Limit for Pre-1961 Born Claimants Monday, July 13, 2026 dwp universalcredit pensionage statepension poverty olderworkers benefits government welfare selectcommittee The Work and Pensions Select Committee has issued a strong warning to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regarding the financial challenges facing older workers as the state pension age increases. With the state … 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
West Midlands Baby Banks Support 8,000 Families Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Saturday, July 4, 2026 babybanks westmidlands costofliving poverty families children birmingham charity childcare essentials The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has left thousands of families in the West Midlands relying on baby banks to meet their children’s basic needs. Over the past year, 8,000 families and 12,000 children were assisted by … Read More
The Dark Victorian History of Birmingham City Centre: The Demolition of Its Infamous Streets Sunday, June 28, 2026 birmingham victorian slums history citycentre industrial redevelopment poverty sanitation demolition In 1842, Birmingham’s city centre was a far cry from the bustling commercial hub it is today. A government report from that year laid bare the harsh conditions of the city’s slums, describing overcrowded courts and decaying … Read More
Campaigners Demand DWP Protect Benefits Amid Defence Spending Plans Tuesday, June 16, 2026 welfare benefits dwp defence labour andyburnham poverty socialpolicy resilience cuts The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has faced strong opposition from campaigners who are warning against implementing welfare cuts to finance increased defence spending. Advocates are calling on the Labour Party … Read More
Council Tax Rule Change in England Could Slash Bills to Zero for 74,000 Households Tuesday, June 16, 2026 counciltax pensioners financialrelief counciltaxreduction independentage poverty ukgovernment localauthorities socialwelfare lowincome State pensioners across England are missing out on up to £1.71 billion in council tax relief, warns a new report from Independent Age. The charity’s analysis highlights a significant gap in access to Council Tax Reduction … Read More