170 results for "Labour"

The Department for Work and Pensions is increasing the number of reviews while reducing or stopping cash payments for PIP claimants. More money allows for the timely processing of more...

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) recipients may see their payments reduced once decisions on the welfare bill are revealed later in the year. Rising PIP Costs and Support Options Amid Welfare Reforms PIP...

The newly elected Labour Government plans to raise the state pension age 71 as concerns over the retirement benefit's affordability arise. State Pension Age Could Rise to 71 as Labour Consider Changes...

Labour’s changes to Winter Fuel Payments are being challenged by over 260,000 people. Initially, the scheme was available for almost every British citizen born before 25 September 1957, and it...

The UK Labour Government will shortly be announcing a complete restructure of the UK’s minimum wage system, in what amounts to a momentous shift in policy. According to the new...

The research shows that by 2026 million pensioners could suffer from so-called “retirement tax” on their state pension. Labour will hold the current tax threshold at £12,570 up to 2027-28....

The King’s Speech today (Wednesday) outlined the Labour’s legislative priorities for the forthcoming year, including various new pension bills. Sir Keir Starmer, The Prime Minister, stated that these new measures...

Labour has been urged to increase the Universal Credit child benefit by £26.70 per week so that it is aligned with Scottish Child Payment. This would also involve ending the...

Liz Kendal MP, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions who was recently appointed, has not yet responded to calls from leading anti-poverty and disability rights groups. They implore...

Millions of employees are set to receive an important increase in their wages under the Labour government. The party has rolled out plans to revamp the minimum wage, providing a major...

Following the Labour Party's victory in the general election on 4 July, millions of older people in the UK can expect the triple lock policy, which guarantees safe payments of...

Sir Keir Starmer led Labour Party has swept to victory, had a clear majority to form the next government. Starmer speaking on the ability in the just accomplished electoral stated...

The British pound stayed strong, but London's FTSE 100 index had trouble keeping its gains, overshadowed by economic developments abroad even as Labour's anticipated victory in the General Election became a reality. The Pound Rose, While the FTSE 100 Index Declined Despite Labour's...

Elderly people (Pensioners) in the UK are getting ready for a possible big tax hit if Labour wins the next vote. But even if the Conservatives stay in control, retired...

The Labour Party has reversed its decision to bring back the Lifetime Allowance on pensions, a measure originally estimated to generate £800 million in tax revenue. This reversal led to...

Rishi Sunak asserted that under a Labour government, state pensioners would be taxed ‘for the first time in history’ during Tuesday night's televised election debate. Sunak made his remarks based...

Over the three months to March, wage growth in the UK remained strong despite the slowdown in the labour market. Members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee had...

Diesel drivers are being slammed with hundreds of pounds in extra costs to park near their properties under Labour Council's regulations. Diesel Drivers Hit with £250 Yearly Parking Surcharge in...

Some insiders claim that if Labour wins the next election, it could start charging VAT on fees for private schools and boarding schools in England. This could worry some parents...

Law firms have warned that private schools are being "forced" to anticipate redundancies in advance of Labour's planned 20% VAT on tuition fees. Following Sir Keir Starmer's proposal to tax...

New Zealand, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and diverse culture, has taken a tougher stance on immigration recently. Led by Immigration Minister Erica Stanford, the government has decided to readjust...

The Chancellor's recent decision to abolish the pensions "lifetime allowance" marks a landmark day for British pensions. The move holds the potential to reshape the landscape of retirement savings, promising...

If Sir Keir Starmer's party secures victory in the general election, he is poised to introduce groundbreaking legislation. Reports suggest that under the proposed draft Race Equality Act, ethnic minority...

Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves are facing internal criticism within the Labour Party due to their growing reservations about the party's key environmental policy during an election...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that older people receiving Attendance Allowance may also be eligible for Pension Credit, a benefit designed to support those on a...

The new Labour Party government may introduce a pay-per-mile car tax, potentially replacing vehicle excise duty (VED), which could result in higher costs for families, who are expected to "pay...

Many State Pensioners are still suffering from the new Labour Government's unexpected change that will see Winter Fuel Payments  be delivered to only about 1.5 million pensioners this year to help plug a...

Starting Monday, 16 September, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing new rules that will limit Winter Fuel Payments. DWP Faces Criticism Over Winter Fuel Payments and Pension...

This winter, the UK government is set to provide an automatic payment worth £300 to the country's most impoverished pensioner households to help them with heating costs. Pensioners Born Before...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to release a new White Paper this Autumn aiming to boost employment by getting more unemployed and long-term sick people back into...

Under the triple lock, the full new state pension should increase by over £500 to £12,020 per year starting  April 2025. However, this amount is still far below  what is required...

A driving expert has warned that the new Labour government's intention to eliminate fuel duty could have a significant impact on drivers, potentially costing an additional £122 per year. Drivers...

State pensioners are being informed that the expected £900 increase from the 'Triple Lock' policy is intended to balance the reduction in the £300 Winter Fuel Payment. This comes ahead...

The Department for Work and Pensions provides an advantageous program for state pensioners, in addition to top-up payments. The DWP has confirmed that older individuals in a specific age bracket will...

Many petrol and diesel drivers could be forced to ditch their vehicles and switch to other modes of transport as new pay-per-mile tax changes are set to be introduced. New...

The new Labour government and the DWP are set to introduce a new Cost of Living support this October. Despite concerns that the Household Support Fund would end on September...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will make significant changes to disability benefit assessments in September. The adjustments will affect how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims are evaluated. DWP...

The FTSE 100 danced tantalizingly close to its all-time record on Friday, soaring above the 8,400 mark before losing momentum and closing the day slightly in the red. The London...

More than 450,000 people have signed a petition to cancel Labour's changes to Winter Fuel Payments, which were previously available to anyone in the UK born before September 25, 1957...

Labour's plan to review pensions in order to save money has raised concerns about the potential impact on households and their pension pots, leading to media reports of a "pension...

The Winter Fuel Payment scheme will provide a £200 payment to hundreds of thousands of pensioners later this year. £200 Winter Fuel Payment for Eligible Pensioners This year, the Winter...

Benefit claimants have been warned that significant changes are likely to take place starting in October. On October 30, Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce her first Budget, which...

Recently released figures show that the expected £655 pay rise in April 2025 is unlikely to happen. Instead, people can now expect £11.50 less per month than originally anticipated. Under...

There’s been a persisting inflation over the last couple of years such that many people in the UK are struggling with payments, afford basic requirements and have a roof over...

According to the latest figures issued the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Tuesday, average regular earnings growth decreased by to 4.5% (with bonuses) in the three months leading to June. This...

UK households may be able to reduce their council tax to £0 for the year. This warning was issued as an alarming 1.3 million families struggled to pay their Council...

Later this year, old age pensioners will receive a notification about getting extra money. A significant number of elderly people’s bank accounts will increase in November when the Warm Home...

Individuals born in these specific years are set to experience a 12-month delay in receiving their state pension due to policy changes. State Pension Changes May Affect Individuals Born in...

In a few days, this petition has quickly accumulated over 130,000 signatures in order to save the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP). This week, the WFP was altered by the Labour...

The new Minister for Social Security and Disabilities at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has suggested an update on the efforts to implement significant changes to Personal Independence...