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...
Peoples' retirement plans are being impacted by the changes brought to the state pension age. Many are forced to stay in work to be able to secure a comfortable retirement.
UK households will receive free cash or vouchers as part of a £421 million cost of living support scheme, following the Labour government extension of the Household Support Fund.
UK motorists are being warned about the upcoming driving law changes taking place this October. Key updates include parking, medical licences, budget changes, and more.
The DWP is informing people about available support to cope with rising living costs as many families face higher bills for essentials like heating, food, and mortgages.
Pension credit applications have more than doubled since Labour’s controversial move to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners. Recent government data reveals that the surge could cost the Treasury an…
Experts warn that reducing tax-free pension cash could force retirees into debt, downsizing, or delayed retirement. With the October 30 budget looming, many have already made hasty financial decisions amid…
The UK is considering a new 15p per mile pay-per-mile car tax that could significantly impact older drivers, particularly those aged 70 and over, who might pay around £249 annually.
Drivers planning long-distance trips may encounter higher expenses under the new pay-per-mile tax scheme, which is expected to significantly increase travel costs.
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...