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
State Pensioners Receive £575 Boost Amid Warnings of a Looming Fiscal Crisis Monday, April 13, 2026 pension fiscal triplelock ukgovernment welfare economy retirement reform farage inflation The recent £575 increase to the UK State Pension, delivered under the government’s Triple Lock system, has been met with both relief and concern. The Triple Lock guarantees that the State Pension rises each year by the … Read More
Quiet Law Change on March 22 Transforms Sentencing for UK Drivers Friday, April 10, 2026 sentencing drivers legislation courts custodial driving reform justice offences uk A crucial change took effect on 22 March 2026 following the Sentencing Act 2026’s Royal Assent on 22 January, altering how courts can sentence drivers convicted of causing death or serious injury. The Act extends judicial … Read More