Hargreaves Lansdown backs UK investment hub plans
Bristol's Hargreaves Lansdown supports new online investment hubs announced in the Budget. The move aims to boost UK retail investment and London's stock market.
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Labour's £474 Car Tax and New EV Mileage Charge
Labour's Autumn Budget hikes the Expensive Car Supplement threshold to £50,000 and introduces a 3p per mile EV tax. Discover how these changes affect your wallet.
DWP insider: PIP cuts 'don't go far enough'
Ex-DWP policy head Matt Ryder urges Labour to push further on PIP reforms, calling recent luxury car cuts 'window dressing'. Read the full analysis.
DWP announces mass Carer's Allowance reassessments
The DWP will reassess hundreds of thousands of Carer's Allowance cases after a review uncovered government failures, with claimants facing huge overpayment demands.
DWP crackdown on self-diagnosed conditions
Labour's Autumn Statement targets DWP benefits for self-diagnosed conditions. The Access to Work scheme, costing £321m, faces scrutiny over gadget claims. Read the full details.
Revolt Looms Over Labour's Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour revolt as she prepares to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Will the Autumn Budget welfare changes trigger a public backlash?
Reeves' Autumn Budget: 3 Key Policies Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce major pension reforms and state pension increases in her Autumn Budget. Discover how these changes could impact your finances.
Reeves pledges £1.2bn benefit fraud crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce £1.2bn savings from benefit fraud crackdown and scrap two-child limit in Autumn Budget. Read the full details.
DWP 'Zero Tolerance' Benefit Fraud Crackdown Begins
The DWP is launching a major new 'zero tolerance' crackdown on benefit fraud, starting in 48 hours. This coincides with the controversial £3bn lifting of the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full story.
DWP's new work plan for 2.2 million claimants
The DWP has confirmed a new strategy to support Universal Credit claimants with mental health, back pain, or high blood pressure into employment. Discover how this major welfare shake-up aims to cut costs and boost opportunities.
Birmingham man gets 10-year animal ban for dog neglect
A Sheldon man has been disqualified from keeping animals for a decade after his Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Minnie, was found in a state of extreme neglect and had to be put down.
Universal Credit disability payments cut for new claimants
New Universal Credit rules will slash disability top-up payments by nearly 50% for new claimants from April 2026, creating a two-tier system. Critics call the changes 'unfair' and 'poorly designed'. Learn how this affects you.
Pet abandonment soars 25% in cost of living crisis
RSPCA reports a 25% surge in pet abandonment as Brits struggle with living costs. Over 24,000 incidents reported this year. Learn how to get help for your pet.
DWP to contact benefits claimants' families in crackdown
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
Dog breeder banned after £140k welfare conviction
Tracy Hovell, who claimed to be the UK's best Labradoodle breeder, has been banned from owning animals for five years after being convicted of animal welfare offences. Read the full story.
I'm A Celebrity slammed by charity over animal trials
Animal rights charity PETA demands ITV's I'm A Celebrity be taken off air, citing severe stress and trauma to creatures used in Bushtucker Trials. Read the full story and ITV's response.
Universal Credit £725 Boost for Millions in 2026
Nearly 4 million UK households will see a £725 Universal Credit increase by 2029/30 under new DWP reforms. Learn about the payment changes and support guarantees.
I'm a Celeb 2025: Real Animals in Bushtucker Trials?
Discover the rules around live insects and animals in I'm a Celebrity's Bushtucker Trials for 2025. Find out what happens to the creatures after filming ends.
New PIP test shows if claimants meet DWP threshold
A new online PIP test helps claimants check if they meet the proposed DWP points threshold. Labour's Stephen Timms leads a review ahead of potential 2026 changes.
Universal Credit health element cut for new claimants
New Universal Credit claimants with health conditions will receive nearly 50% less support from April 2026. Discover how these controversial changes affect disability benefits.
DWP ends 35-hour weekly job search rule for claimants
The DWP is ending the mandatory 35-hour weekly job search for Universal Credit claimants. Discover how the new personalised approach will reform the welfare system.
Reeves Abandons Income Tax Rise, Plans 8 New Measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has U-turned on income tax rises but is planning eight alternative tax changes affecting pensions, ISAs, fuel and property. Discover the full Autumn Budget impact.
18,000 NHS jobs cut in major health service shake-up
Major NHS England restructuring sees 18,000 staff facing redundancy as health service merges with Department of Health. Voluntary redundancy scheme explained.
Universal Credit sanctions harsher than court fines
A new report finds DWP sanctions leave claimants worse off than criminal fines, with 86% of appeals overturned. Calls grow for fundamental welfare reform.
18,000 NHS jobs cut in major England health shake-up
Major NHS restructuring will eliminate 18,000 roles across England as ministers aim to reduce bureaucracy. Unions warn of disruption to patient services and loss of vital expertise.
Universal Credit 'No Work Requirements' Surge Revealed
DWP data shows a million more people on Universal Credit face no work demands. Explore the figures and what this means for the UK's welfare system.
DWP change to cost households £700 each
Millions of UK households face a £700 annual bill after Labour's welfare U-turn. Sickness benefits set to surge by £27bn by 2030. Read the full analysis.
DWP Autumn Benefit Changes: Three Key Reforms
Major DWP reforms this autumn will affect Universal Credit, PIP assessments and work capability rules. Here's what claimants need to know about the coming changes.
DWP's PIP shake-up threatens thousands with benefit loss
Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see thousands lose crucial financial support as government plans new assessment criteria.
Budget 2025: PIP and Universal Credit Changes Confirmed
Chancellor's autumn budget confirms significant welfare reforms affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Discover how PIP assessments and Universal Credit payments are set to change.
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