DWP Rule Deepens Poverty Scars on UK Children Born After 2013 Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp poverty austerity benefits conservative labour children universalcredit cuts childpoverty A recent study has revealed that over one-fifth of UK children born after 2013 have experienced prolonged poverty due to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) policies enacted during years of austerity. These welfare cuts, … Read More
DWP Households Awarded £6,400 Benefit Increase After Rule Reversal—But Others Face £700 Tax Rise Tuesday, April 7, 2026 benefits tax costofliving labour dwp labourparty conservative childbenefit welfare taxrise The Labour Party government’s recent decision to lift the two-child benefit cap has delivered a substantial financial boost to jobless families across the country. More than 186,000 households without any working adults … Read More
Clash Erupts Over Dudley Council's Plan to Sell “Too Expensive to Repair” Homes Friday, April 3, 2026 dudley council housing repairs tenancy conservative committee property finance dispute A fierce debate unfolded at Dudley’s Housing and Assets Scrutiny Committee over proposals to sell vacant council homes deemed too costly to repair. The dispute highlighted deep divisions among council members regarding the … Read More
How Much Is Birmingham Council Tax Increasing in Your Area? Saturday, March 7, 2026 birmingham counciltax budget finance taxincrease binsstrike localgovernment parishprecept labour conservative Council tax in Birmingham is set to rise by just under 5%, affecting residents differently depending on their area. During a turbulent budget meeting, the council approved a 4.99% increase for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which … Read More
Dudley Elections Loom as Campaigners Hit the Streets Sunday, February 1, 2026 dudley elections council conservative labour wards campaign midlands nomination 2026 With local elections scheduled for May 7, 2026, Dudley councillors are actively canvassing voters across the borough. The elections will determine who holds seats in the council chamber, where the Conservative Party currently … Read More
Midlands Council Nears Deal to Purchase Ladies Walk Health Centre Tuesday, January 6, 2026 dudley sedgley healthcentre council politics property negotiations conservative labour community Dudley Council is on the brink of finalising the purchase of the Ladies Walk centre in Sedgley after months of ongoing negotiations and public speculation. The current lease on this privately owned health centre and library, … Read More