Midlands Towns Face Significant Council Tax Increases Saturday, February 14, 2026 counciltax westmidlands worcestershire shropshire localgovernment taxation infrastructure finances reform council Local councils across the West Midlands are planning significant increases in council tax, seeking Government approval to raise bills by up to 9%. Normally capped at a 5% increase without special permission, these proposed … Read More
DWP Provides Up to £628 Monthly to Four Million People Without Work Requirements Thursday, January 22, 2026 universalcredit welfare dwp mentalhealth benefits labour conservatives employment reform workrequirements Recent data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals that nearly 4.2 million people are currently receiving Universal Credit without any work requirements, a significant increase from the 2.7 million recorded … Read More
Senior DWP Officials Face Criticism Over Carer's Allowance Scandal Impacting 134,000 People Thursday, January 22, 2026 dwp carers allowance scandal mps accountability culture management repayment reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under intense scrutiny after a scandal emerged involving the wrongful demand for repayment of Carer’s Allowance from over 134,000 unpaid carers across the UK. This has … Read More
Delays Leave Some Disabled Benefit Claimants Waiting Over a Year for PIP Payments Wednesday, January 14, 2026 pip dwp disability benefits delays poverty claimants welfare reform debt Many claimants of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit intended to help disabled individuals with the extra costs of daily living and mobility, are facing delays of over a year to receive their payments from the … Read More
Labour Proposes Major Changes to EV Charging Infrastructure for UK Households with Driveways Sunday, January 11, 2026 labour ev chargepoints pdrs electricvehicles infrastructure homecharging consultation transport reform Labour is considering significant reforms aimed at making it easier for UK homeowners, especially those with driveways, to install electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. At the heart of this initiative are proposed changes to … Read More
Walsall Council Faces Scrutiny on Costs and Key Issues Ahead of 2026 Meeting Sunday, January 11, 2026 walsall council supertip waste housing litter schools reform environment development Walsall Council’s cabinet members are set to face detailed questioning on seven critical issues at the first full council meeting of 2026. Key discussions will span housing developments, litter control, the status of the new … Read More