Major Update on Leasehold Reform Delay in England and Wales Thursday, April 30, 2026 leasehold housing legislation england wales reform mortgage commonhold leaseholders government A complete ban on leasehold properties in England and Wales is unlikely to be implemented before the next General Election, according to Labour Party minister Matthew Pennycook. Though legislation banning leaseholds on new … Read More
DWP Implements New PIP Assessment Rules for All Four Million Claimants Wednesday, April 29, 2026 dwp pip disability welfare assessments review reform claimants government timmsreview The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced significant changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment process that will impact all four million claimants nationwide. Under the new rules set by the … Read More
DWP Urged to End Cash Benefits for Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD Claimants Wednesday, April 29, 2026 dwp welfare benefits anxiety depression adhd tonyblair disability policy reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing renewed pressure to halt cash benefits for claimants with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair’s think tank has called on the Labour … Read More
Vacuum filling and fighting a general election - what Dudley political leaders say on rise of Reform Wednesday, April 29, 2026 reform dudley elections politics conservative labour localgovernment blackcountry libdems greens Opinion polls suggest Reform UK is poised for significant gains in May’s local elections, and their presence is noticeably shaking up Dudley’s political scene. With 25 council seats up for grabs and candidates in every ward, … Read More
Punishing 2026 Local Election Polls Predict Labour Collapse and Major Shift in Birmingham City Council Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham labour conservatives reform localelections council elections politics polls uk Recent polls signal a dramatic upheaval in Birmingham City Council for the 2026 local elections, with Labour’s longstanding dominance set to collapse while the Conservatives maintain their position. According to PollCheck, … Read More
All State Pensioners Warned: 'Untouchable' Triple Lock Could Be Scrapped by DWP Wednesday, April 22, 2026 pension triplelock welfare inflation government pensioners economy finance reform budget State pensioners have been cautioned that the much-vaunted “untouchable” benefit of the state pension triple lock is facing serious scrutiny. Personal finance experts are increasingly calling for the triple lock … Read More