Labour Party Proposes Voluntary Price Cap for UK Supermarkets Amid Rising Costs Wednesday, May 20, 2026 supermarkets pricecap inflation ukgovernment groceryprices retail labourparty foodprices costofliving ukeconomy The UK Labour Party government has called on leading supermarkets—including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, and Morrisons—to consider implementing voluntary price caps on essential food items. The move aims to shield … Read More
Rachel Reeves to Announce Fuel Duty Freeze Saving Drivers Up to £153 Annually Tuesday, May 19, 2026 rachelreeves fuelduty costofliving taxfreeze motorists inflation ukpolitics socialmarketfoundation governmentpolicy energyprices Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party’s Chancellor, is poised to confirm a crucial rule change that could save drivers up to £153 a year. This week, she is expected to announce the cancellation of a planned fuel duty increase that … Read More
Erdington Academy Transforms School Hall into Pop-Up Prom Boutique to Support Students Sunday, May 17, 2026 erdingtonacademy prom education community charity students support inclusion costofliving birmingham Erdington Academy in Birmingham has turned its main hall into a vibrant pop-up boutique, providing free dresses and suits to help students prepare for their upcoming prom. Recognising that the cost of living crisis makes even … Read More
Warning Issued for England Households Subject to Parish Council Tax Increases Sunday, May 17, 2026 tax council precept parish england localgovernment finance taxrise costofliving counciltax Households across England are bracing for an additional £1 billion in council tax charges as nearly nine million residents pay parish or town council precepts. These precepts are local taxes added on top of standard council … Read More
DWP Advances £424 Payments for Universal Credit Claimants Ahead of May Bank Holiday Saturday, May 16, 2026 universalcredit dwp welfare payments bankholiday allowance costofliving benefits socialsupport policy The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is issuing early Universal Credit payments of £424 in May to support claimants ahead of the upcoming Bank Holiday. Typically scheduled for Monday, May 25, Universal Credit payments … Read More
DWP Announces Staggered Universal Credit Payment Increases Starting in June Monday, May 11, 2026 universalcredit dwp payments assessment increase benefits costofliving claimants inflation government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has clarified why some Universal Credit claimants will experience a delay in receiving their payment increase, with some not seeing the rise until June. As part of the government’s … Read More