DWP told to allow early state pension access
The DWP faces calls to permit early State Pension access as the age rises to 67. Experts recommend a 12-year notice period and reduced payments for early claims. Learn the implications.
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Reeves to scrap 'unfair' two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child Universal Credit limit, giving millions of families extra financial support. Discover how this change could affect you.
Income Tax Change May Cost Workers £250 Each
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' potential income tax rise in the Autumn Budget could add over £200 to annual bills for thousands. Discover how you could be affected.
Universal Credit law change confirmed for April 2026
The DWP has announced a reduction to the Universal Credit health element for new claimants, effective 6 April 2026. Discover the full details and government response.
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Universal Credit £312 annual increase confirmed
Millions on Universal Credit will receive an extra £312 yearly from April 2026 after DWP law change. Single claimants get £6 weekly boost as reforms ensure payments rise above inflation.
DWP may scrap WASPI compensation over £10.5bn cost
The DWP is reconsidering WASPI compensation after new evidence emerged, with potential payouts reaching £10.5 billion for 3.5 million women affected by state pension age changes.
WASPI women compensation row as Labour rethinks
The Labour government reconsiders its refusal of £2,950 payouts for WASPI women amid a £10.5bn cost debate. Read the latest on this pivotal pension injustice.
76 Households Face Court Over TV Licence
76 UK households are awaiting court hearings for TV Licence evasion. The prosecutions proceed as the BBC faces a major crisis following high-level resignations over a Panorama documentary.
Reeves scraps income tax rise in Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons plans to raise income tax, sparing all UK households. The U-turn marks a major shift in the Labour Party's Autumn Budget strategy.
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Labour to scrap Police and Crime Commissioners
Labour announces it will scrap Police and Crime Commissioners, calling them a 'failed experiment'. The move aims to save £100m for frontline policing.
WASPI women issued 'hard to believe' update
WASPI women receive a crucial update as the Labour government retakes the compensation decision. A finance expert calls the DWP's communication failure 'hard to believe'.
20-year minimum sentence proposed for dangerous driving
A new petition demands mandatory 20-year sentences for fatal drug-driving offences and permanent licence bans. The government must respond if it reaches 10,000 signatures.
New HMRC tax rules for cycle to work schemes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to impose new HMRC tax rules limiting salary sacrifice for cycle to work schemes. Discover how the Autumn Budget changes could affect you.
WASPI women warned not all will get £2,950 payout
The government is reconsidering its decision to deny compensation to 3.6 million WASPI women, but warns not all will receive the £2,950 payout. Discover the latest developments.
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New driving test rules to cut 6-month waiting lists
New UK driving test rules aim to slash average 21.8-week waiting times by stopping bot bookings and deploying military examiners. Learn how these changes affect learner drivers.
New pension rules could boost retirement pots by 60%
New Collective Defined Contribution pension schemes, backed by the Labour government, could boost retirement incomes by up to 60%. Discover how this major reform offers more security.
Universal Credit claimants get 6.2% rise
Millions on Universal Credit will see a 6.2% income boost next April, an increase larger than the state pension rise. Discover what this means for you.
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.
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Reeves hints at scrapping two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests removing the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
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BBC TV Licence Fee Faces Fundamental Overhaul
The BBC TV licence fee is under formal review following the Donald Trump row and mounting pressure. Could the £180 charge be replaced? Read the latest updates.
Universal Credit boost for families confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap the two-child benefit cap in November Budget, giving larger families up to £586 more per month. Find out how this change affects you.
New State Pension to rise to £241.30 a week
DWP confirms a 4.8% state pension increase for 2025. Full new state pensioners could get £12,548 yearly. Discover the tax implications and policy future.
State pension age rises to 67 from 2026
Millions born after March 1961 must wait until 67 for their state pension. Learn how this seismic change affects your retirement plans and finances.
Universal Credit shake-up to give claimants £586 extra
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap, giving larger families up to £586 extra monthly. The major welfare reform will be announced in the November 26 Budget.
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DWP to close benefits loophole for criminals
The DWP is considering closing a legal loophole allowing criminals in psychiatric care to claim Universal Credit, following a killer receiving thousands in benefits. Read more.
Universal Credit: 4 Major Changes from April 2026
The DWP announces four major Universal Credit reforms from April 2026, including a £250+ boost to standard allowance and new work incentives. Learn how these changes affect you.
Lifetime driving bans proposed for dangerous drivers
Cross-party MPs demand tougher driving laws, including lifetime bans for repeat dangerous drivers and sentencing reform to protect UK roads. Read the full report.
Campaigners demand state pension inheritance reform
Campaigners launch petition demanding DWP change state pension inheritance rules to include children, long-term partners and dependents. Protect vulnerable loved ones from financial hardship.
3 million face state pension age delay to 68
Nearly 3 million people could see their state pension pushed back to age 68 in a DWP review. Learn how this change affects retirement plans amid the cost of living crisis.
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State pension age rise means millions may never claim
The DWP is raising the state pension age from 66 to 67, with experts warning it could hit 80 by the 2070s. Discover the impact on your retirement.
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