Midlands MP Faces Criticism for Voting Against Wildlife Safeguards in Planning Bill Sunday, November 23, 2025 wildlife planning infrastructure conservation government environment development housing legislation biodiversity Worcester MP Tom Collins is under scrutiny following his vote against proposed amendments aimed at strengthening wildlife protections in the Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Green councillors argue that these … Read More
Universal Credit Rule Change Cuts £188 a Month for New Disabled Claimants Saturday, November 22, 2025 universalcredit disability welfare benefits government cuts claimants pip inequality citizensadvice From the new year, changes to Universal Credit (UC) will leave certain disabled claimants facing significant financial losses — up to £188 less per month. The government plans to reduce the health top-up payment, which … Read More
Pay-per-mile Car Tax Plans Revised After Labour Government Clarification Friday, November 21, 2025 roadpricing electricvehicles paypermile labour car tax government transport budget fuel duty taxation The ongoing debate over pay-per-mile car taxation has seen a significant development following comments by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. On Thursday, Alexander emphatically stated that there are no current proposals to … Read More
26 Million State Pensioners Face Crisis if Government Scraps Triple Lock Friday, November 21, 2025 pensions statepension retirement triplelock savings government budget chancellor webb under-saving A looming crisis threatens 26 million state pensioners as the government considers scrapping the decades-old state pension triple lock. Sir Steve Webb, former Pensions Minister and current partner at pension consultants LCP, … Read More
Prime Minister Announces Expansion of Free Breakfast Clubs to Combat Child Hunger in Birmingham Wednesday, November 19, 2025 breakfast childpoverty birmingham starmer schools funding foodsecurity costofliving government education Dozens of new free breakfast clubs are set to open across Birmingham, aiming to address concerns that many children are going hungry and struggling to focus in class. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled an ambitious plan … Read More
State Pension Triple Lock May Be Replaced to Prioritise Younger Generations, Say Experts Wednesday, November 19, 2025 pensions triplelock youth pensioners publicfinances taxation intergenerational budget socialpolicy government State pensioners could face changes to the long-standing Triple Lock system, with experts urging a shift in focus to support younger generations. The Intergenerational Foundation has outlined three potential reforms to the … Read More