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WASPI women get 'hard to believe' update after Labour DWP u-turn

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'.

Shoe Zone Shuts 39 UK Stores After 7.6% Sales Drop

Shoe Zone closes 39 stores after sales fall

Major UK retailer Shoe Zone has closed 39 stores after a 7.6% revenue drop to £149.1m. The closures reflect challenging high street conditions and reduced consumer spending.

BAE Systems Warns US Shutdown Could Delay Defence Contract Payments

BAE Systems: US Shutdown May Delay Payments

Europe's top defence contractor, BAE Systems, warns the record US government shutdown could delay contract funding and payments. Read the latest on the potential impact.

DWP Benefits Set for 3.8% Rise in April After Labour Budget

DWP Benefits Get 3.8% Increase Next April

Key DWP benefits including PIP and Carer's Allowance are set for a 3.8% increase next April, following the Labour government's November budget. Find out the new payment rates.

7 BNPL Tips to Control Christmas Spending and Avoid Debt

7 BNPL Tips to Control Your Christmas Spending

Learn how to use Buy Now, Pay Later services like Klarna and Clearpay responsibly this festive season. Our 7 essential tips help you avoid debt and manage your finances.

Universal Credit Hits 8.3 Million as Work Requirements Shift

Universal Credit claimants surge to 8.3 million

UK Universal Credit claimants jump by over 1 million in a year to 8.3 million, with 49% having no work requirements. Experts question sustainability amid rising unemployment.

Black Friday Scam Alert: £14bn at Risk as Shoppers Hunt Bargains

Black Friday scam warning for UK shoppers

Experts warn of rising Black Friday scams as UK shoppers prepare to spend £14 billion. Learn the red flags to protect your money and shop safely this season.

UK Households Face £700 Hit as DWP Welfare Reform Falters

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.

Budget Blow: The 'Devastating' Council Tax Change No One's Talking About

Budget Blow: The Stealth Council Tax Hike

Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of households face significant council tax hikes due to a stealth government policy change, with Birmingham residents among the hardest hit.

West Midlands Housing Revolution: £80 Million Investment to Transform Brownfield Sites

£80M West Midlands Housing Revolution Begins

A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.

£7 Billion Social Housing Lifeline: Government's Major Boost for Affordable Homes

£7bn social housing funding boost unveiled

The UK government announces a massive £7 billion funding injection for social housing, promising thousands of new affordable homes and major regeneration projects across the country.

Rachel Reeves Axes 2022 Petrol and Diesel Car Ban in Major Transport Policy U-Turn

Reeves scraps 2030 petrol car ban

Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the 2030 petrol car ban, delays the ICE phase-out to 2035, and slams previous government's 'chaotic' approach to net zero targets.

Birmingham's Bankruptcy Fire Sale: 1,000 Council Assets Under the Hammer

Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.

Labour Breaks Silence on 2030 Petrol Car Ban: What It Means for UK Drivers

Labour breaks silence on 2030 petrol car ban

The new Labour government has finally clarified its position on the controversial 2030 petrol and diesel car ban, revealing crucial details about exemptions and implementation plans that will affect millions of motorists.

Filtronic Secures Major £4.2M Contract to Power Next-Generation UK Defence Systems

Filtronic wins £4.2M UK defence contract

Yorkshire-based tech firm Filtronic lands multimillion-pound defence contract to develop cutting-edge electronic warfare technology for enhanced national security.

Fuel Duty Relief Confirmed: Exact Date 3p Per Litre Cut Takes Effect Revealed

3p fuel duty cut: Exact start date confirmed

Motorists across Britain will receive welcome relief at petrol pumps as the government confirms the precise start date for the 3p per litre fuel duty cut, saving drivers millions amid ongoing cost pressures.

HMRC Rule Changes Threaten UK Households with £60 Monthly Bill Hike - Are You Affected?

HMRC changes may cost households £60 monthly

New HMRC regulations could cost UK families up to £60 extra per month as tax credit and benefit rules undergo significant changes. Discover how these adjustments impact your household budget.

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