Solihull Council Seeks Flexibility on Housing Plan Deadline Amid Ongoing Dispute Tuesday, January 27, 2026 solihull housing planning localplan deadline government council development consultation policy Solihull Council’s leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a comprehensive housing blueprint for the borough, yet uncertainty looms over meeting the government’s rigid December 31, 2026 deadline. Council … Read More
DWP Launches Urgent Initiative Addressing 700,000 Benefit Claims Monday, January 26, 2026 dwp benefits claimants government intervention support policy welfare review initiative The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced urgent measures to address the situation affecting approximately 700,000 people who are currently claiming benefits. This significant number highlights the critical … Read More
Labour Government Targets Benefit Claims for Common Mental Health Issues in Youth Employment Review Monday, January 26, 2026 mentalhealth youthunemployment anxiety depression dwp labour benefits neet alanmilburn government The Labour Party government has initiated a review into youth unemployment, focusing on young people claiming Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits for what are termed “normal” mental health conditions … Read More
DWP to Monitor Bank Balances as Part of New Benefit Fraud Crackdown Saturday, January 24, 2026 dwp benefits fraud universalcredit bankaccounts eligibility debtrecovery verification payments government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is implementing new measures to monitor bank accounts as part of a strengthened effort to combat benefit fraud. Under these measures, banks and financial institutions will be … Read More
DWP Faces Criticism Over Lack of Data on Impact of Access to Work Reductions Friday, January 23, 2026 dwp accesstowork disability employment benefits jobloss support disabledpeople policy government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under scrutiny after acknowledging it does not monitor how many disabled benefits claimants have lost or are at risk of losing their jobs following cuts to Access to Work support. … Read More
Birmingham ‘Abandoned by Government’ as Supported Exempt Housing Crisis Deepens Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham housing council exemptaccommodation government regulation supportedhousing homelessness tenants legislation Birmingham is grappling with a growing crisis in the supported exempt accommodation sector, with campaigners and councillors accusing the government of abandoning the city by delaying much-needed regulation reforms until … Read More