UK Energy Bill Rule Changes Empower Ofgem to Hold Executives Accountable Wednesday, April 22, 2026 ofgem energy regulation uk bonuses consumers reforms electricity accountability government The UK government is implementing landmark reforms to strengthen energy regulation, granting Ofgem—the country’s energy price cap regulator—enhanced powers to hold energy company executives personally accountable. Under these … Read More
HMRC to Appeal London Tribunal Ruling That Would Lower VAT on Public EV Chargers Wednesday, April 22, 2026 hmrc vat ev electricvehicles publiccharging taxlaw environment evadoption faircharge chargemystreet HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced it will appeal a London tax tribunal decision that ordered a reduction of VAT on public electric vehicle (EV) chargers from 20% to 5%. This ruling, which recognized that HMRC has … Read More
The Baby Show Returns to Birmingham NEC with Over 350 Exhibitors and Expert Talks Wednesday, April 22, 2026 babyshow birmingham nec parenting pregnancy babyproducts experts tickets exhibitors family The Baby Show is back at Birmingham’s NEC from May 8 to May 10, offering expectant and new parents a unique opportunity to shop, learn, and explore the latest in pregnancy and baby products. Sponsored by Pampers, this … 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 Born Before 1960 Criticized Amid Calls for Department for Work and Pensions Rule Change Wednesday, April 22, 2026 pensions welfare triplelock statepension retirement dwp inflation policymaking covid19 finances State pensioners, particularly those born before 1960, have recently found themselves at the center of criticism regarding the UK’s growing welfare bill. However, financial columnist and author Matthew Lynn has spoken out in … Read More
DWP Advances State Pension and Benefit Payments Ahead of May Bank Holidays Wednesday, April 22, 2026 dwp statepension universalcredit pip benefits bankholiday payments may budget nationalinsurance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that payments for the state pension and key benefits such as Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be issued early in May. This adjustment comes … Read More