The Department for Work and Pensions has been granted controversial new powers to suspend driving licenses and access bank accounts of individuals on Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit as part of a benefit fraud crackdown.
Financial expert Martin Lewis highlights the Severe Mental Impairment discount, allowing eligible individuals with conditions like dementia to reduce council tax bills significantly, with one case securing a £6,000 refund.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to scrap a planned fuel duty increase in September as Middle East tensions drive up petrol prices, with millions of households at risk of higher costs.
UK households paying the BBC TV Licence fee can claim refunds of £174.50 ahead of the April price hike to £180. Seven valid reasons for refunds include equipment no longer in use, duplicate licences, or the death of a licence holder.
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The Unite union has voted to reduce its Labour Party affiliation fees by 40% (£580,000) exactly one year after Birmingham's bin strikes began, citing anger over the party's treatment of city refuse workers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms tax thresholds remain frozen, pushing 600,000 pensioners into income tax by 2026-27, with numbers expected to rise to one million.
A pressure group demands Birmingham City Council freeze council tax to compensate residents for a year of bin strike disruption, as industrial action continues with no resolution in sight.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer publishes initial documents on Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to Washington, amid vetting questions and Epstein links.
The Birmingham bins strike has reached a grim one-year milestone, with ongoing industrial action causing widespread disruption. Council leader John Cotton cites decades of service failures, while Unite union disputes pay cuts. The strike's future remains
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Lisa Smart MP marks International Women's Day by joining the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme, highlighting the 341 women veterans in her constituency and 16,300 serving women in the UK Regular Armed Forces.
Mixed-age couples face benefit denial as DWP rules force them onto Universal Credit until both partners reach state pension age, impacting financial support.
The Labour government has responded to a petition with 110,000 signatures warning about the impact of turning off Freeview in areas with poor broadband connectivity.
The Labour Party has released its Spring Statement, detailing tax implications for state pensioners. Most retirees will see no increase, with changes targeting higher-income households.
The Birmingham bin strike has now lasted an entire year, with roots stretching back decades. Council leader John Cotton cites past political failures and financial crises as key factors, while negotiations remain stalled.
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State pensioners must follow strict DWP holiday rules or risk losing Pension Credit payments worth up to £18,000. The four-week limit applies to trips abroad with specific exceptions for bereavement.
Dudley Council's latest performance report shows nearly half of its targets were missed, with staff sickness rates worsening and debt collection exceeding goals. The scrutiny committee will review the data.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed state pension payments will increase by 4.8% in April, providing up to £575 extra annually for pensioners through the triple lock commitment.
Green Party councillor Jonathan Chilvers tables a motion of no confidence against Reform UK's George Finch, citing attacks on officers and breaches of democratic norms. The vote's outcome hinges on Conservative councillors' support.
Controversial activist Akhmed Yakoob was interviewed by West Midlands Police following a demonstration where an Israeli flag was set alight and anti-Israel chants were heard. He claims no charges were filed and defends the actions as not criminal.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the £150 Warm Home Discount for 2026, extending support to millions more households, including all Universal Credit claimants, to help with winter energy bills.
The BBC warns its current funding model is unsustainable as 94% of adults use services monthly but only 80% pay the £180 licence fee, with reforms potentially affecting more households.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses concerns over rising oil prices and market turmoil from the Middle East conflict, promising to protect UK households from financial fallout.
John Profumo, the British politician whose 1963 affair with Christine Keeler sparked a major Cold War scandal, passed away in 2006 at age 91, marking a somber historical note.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism as frozen tax thresholds will push over 600,000 pensioners into income tax by 2027, targeting those with modest private pensions.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has initiated its Third State Pension Age Review, with the Labour government considering adjustments based on new life expectancy evidence and independent reports.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under fire as frozen tax bands will force 600,000 more pensioners to pay income tax this year, with critics calling it an unfair 'stealth tax' on retirees.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms the Household Support Fund will conclude on March 31, with a new Crisis Resilience Fund launching afterward for eligible households in England.
The UK Government has announced a £117 reduction in annual energy bills for typical households starting April, though Middle East tensions could threaten future savings.
The UK Government has extended the Household Support Fund, offering vouchers for supermarkets and energy bills to households not on DWP benefits but facing financial hardship.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed new state pension rates for 2026/27, with the triple lock policy ensuring a £575 yearly increase for the full pension and £440 for the basic version from April.
