Publicspending

Monday, July 20, 2026 burnham ukpolitics primeminister costofliving labourparty energybills publicspending socialcare tenyearplan politicalchange

Andy Burnham is set to address the nation on Monday as he assumes the role of Prime Minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. Having taken the helm of the Labour Party last Friday after Starmer’s resignation, Burnham is stepping … Read More

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 starmer defence infrastructure eastmidlands burnham investment roads publicspending government military

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed significant changes to road infrastructure funding in England as he prepares to step down as Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham anticipated to succeed him in mid-July. In the final phase of his … Read More

Friday, May 15, 2026 dwp welfare blaenaugwent benefits disability ukpolitics welfarereform publicspending taxpayers socialpolicy

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under growing pressure to address what many describe as a “welfare racket” spiraling out of control, particularly in Blaenau Gwent—widely recognised as the benefits capital of the … Read More

Monday, February 2, 2026 universalcredit dwp welfarebenefits passportedbenefits povertysupport welfarereform socialpolicy workingagewelfare publicspending onward sport

A recent study reveals that Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Universal Credit claimants receive an estimated £10 billion annually in “hidden” benefits atop their £100 billion in Universal Credit payments. … Read More

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 budget tax reeves chancellor economy debt inflation publicspending minimumwage taxhike

Rachel Reeves has promised to make “fair and necessary choices” in the upcoming Budget, despite strong expectations of multiple tax increases. As Chancellor, she is set to deliver her second Budget on Wednesday, … Read More