DWP Urged to End £710-a-Week Benefit Handout Amid Welfare Bill Surge Friday, June 5, 2026 benefits welfare dwp pip labour conservatives universalcredit disability employment reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under intense scrutiny over a £710-a-week benefit package that critics say is preventing people from returning to work. Since the Labour Party regained power in 2024, it has … Read More
Graduates Deemed ‘Cash Cows’ to Support State Pensioners, MPs Hear Wednesday, June 3, 2026 graduates studentloans debt intergenerational government education funding reform policy treasury Debt-ridden graduates are increasingly being viewed as ‘cash cows’ to finance the lifestyles of older generations, MPs were told during a Commons Treasury select committee session. On Tuesday, seven experts gave evidence on … Read More
DWP Urged to Reintroduce Saturday Jobs to Tackle Youth Benefits Crisis Sunday, May 31, 2026 dwp benefits youth employment welfare jobs saturday unemployment skills reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces renewed pressure to introduce a Saturday job scheme to alleviate the growing benefits crisis among young people. Former Labour minister Alan Milburn described it as “shameful” … Read More
Rachel Reeves Proposes 22% Tax on Interest from Stocks and Shares ISAs Wednesday, May 27, 2026 isa tax investment savings reform stocks interest treasury finance government Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly preparing to impose a 22% tax charge on interest earned within stocks and shares ISAs. This move forms part of the Labour government’s plans to reform Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), … Read More
Four New Council Tax Bands Proposed for High-Value Homes in England Wednesday, May 20, 2026 counciltax surcharge housing propertytax england consultation valuation reform government taxation The government has unveiled plans to introduce four new council tax bands aimed at the top 1% of the most valuable residential properties in England. This initiative, announced during Budget 2025, includes a proposed High … Read More
DWP Urged to Implement Key Changes to Personal Independence Payment for Disabled Claimants Monday, May 18, 2026 dwp pip disability employment timmsreview welfare accesstowork motability reform socialsecurity The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to reform the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system to better support disabled individuals in maintaining employment. This call comes as the DWP, together with … Read More