Settlement

Friday, July 10, 2026 birmingham binstrike council dispute settlement unite legal risk finance wastemanagement

Birmingham’s ongoing bin strike is set to cost the city council up to £70 million by the end of the year if left unresolved, according to a leaked internal report. This confidential 40-page document, obtained by … Read More

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 asylum immigration policy repayment refugees homeoffice shabanamahmood ukgovernment settlement welfare

Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, is set to announce a new policy on Tuesday requiring asylum seekers in the UK to repay around £10,000 in state-funded living costs before they can qualify for settled status. This … Read More

Monday, February 23, 2026 migration benefits dwp indefinite-leave migrants refugees policy poverty labour settlement

UK migrant families may be compelled to forgo valuable in-work benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to avoid penalties, according to new reports. This comes in light of a proposed migration policy overhaul … Read More

Friday, November 21, 2025 migrants benefits immigration dwp refugees bureaucracy settlement policy reform uk

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced new measures that will prevent migrants in the UK from receiving benefits until they become citizens. This shift means that some migrants, including those who arrive … Read More

Thursday, November 13, 2025 discrimination policing settlement law employment westmidlands policefederation victimisation disability leadership

Khizra Bano, a former inspector with West Midlands Police, has secured a six-figure settlement following a legal dispute over discrimination claims against the force. The amount, described as “considerable” by the Police … Read More