DWP Confirms Controversial Rule Affecting 450,000 State Pensioners Abroad Tuesday, June 2, 2026 pensions dwp statepension freeze expats reciprocal up-rating ukgovernment labour inflation The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has reaffirmed its longstanding policy that results in nearly half a million state pensioners having their pensions frozen when living abroad. This issue has drawn increasing … Read More
Rachel Reeves Confirms Fuel Duty Cut Extended to Support Drivers Monday, June 1, 2026 fuel tax drivers labour hmrc duty petrol diesel reeves starmer HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed an extension of the temporary 5p per litre (ppl) fuel duty cut until January 2027, following a recent update by Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The reduction, initially … Read More
DWP Proposes £339 Weekly Support for Certain Universal Credit Claimants to Boost Apprenticeships Saturday, May 30, 2026 dwp universalcredit apprenticeships neets welfare youthunemployment bursary milburnreport childbenefit labour The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering a groundbreaking plan to provide financial support to parents whose children take up apprenticeships. This initiative targets 16 and 17-year-olds and is part of the … Read More
Reform UK Takes the Helm at Cannock Chase Council Saturday, May 23, 2026 reformuk cannock localelections councilleadership labour staffordshire coalition politics regeneration governance Cannock Chase Council has ushered in a new chapter with Reform UK’s historic rise to leadership, marking the first time the party controls this Midlands authority. Following the May 7 elections, the council shifted to no … Read More
Rachel Reeves Proposes New £29 Flight Charge for UK Households Friday, May 22, 2026 aviation tax airpassengerduty labour heathrow vat flights uk government travel Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a £1 billion stealth tax on family holidays as part of her cost of living measures. The Labour Party’s Chancellor is considering imposing a 20% VAT on top of the fees airports charge airlines … Read More
Rachel Reeves Confirms Freeze on Fuel Duty, Saving Drivers £120 Thursday, May 21, 2026 fuelduty inflation costofliving labour government transport economy agriculture tax energy The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has announced the cancellation of the planned increase in fuel duty, extending the temporary 5p per litre cut to support drivers amid rising living costs. … Read More