Thousands on Universal Credit in Somerset Face Rising Council Tax Bills Monday, November 10, 2025 universalcredit counciltax somerset disability welfarereform citizensadvice financialsupport localgovernment mentalhealth socialcare Thousands of Somerset’s most vulnerable residents have experienced significant increases in their council tax bills due to recent changes in both central and local government policies. Before setting its annual budget in … Read More
Keir Starmer Signals Softer Approach to Winter Fuel Payments for Pensioners Wednesday, May 21, 2025 keirstarmer winterfuelpayment pensioners costofliving labourparty welfarereform pmqs economicrecovery fuelsupport benefitcuts Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a significant shift in the government’s approach to winter fuel payments for pensioners. After earlier denying any plans to reverse recent cuts, Starmer revealed in Parliament … Read More