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Labour Party
05:06, 18 JAN 2025
New HMRC rules on side hustles - what users of eBay, Depop, Vinted and Facebook need to know
Facebook
The Low Incomes Tax Reforms Group (LITRG), a charity, said that more people might now have to file tax returns, but using information they find hard to manage, with the self assessment deadline just two weeks away now
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DWP planning 'significant cuts' with three benefits 'targeted' in crackdown
Conservative Party
The Department for Work and Pensions is reportedly planning "significant" cuts to disability benefits and will prioritise a string of benefits that people claim
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New warning for anyone with a contactless card as rules could be about to change
Conservative Party
A new warning has been issued to anyone who has a contactless credit or debit card, as rules could be about to change under the new Labour government
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HMRC warning as 'retirement savings at risk' from new inheritance tax rules
Labour Party
Pensions will be subject to inheritance tax (IHT) from 2027, according to research from Charles Stanley Direct, which says retirement savings could be 'under threat'
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DWP says people who claim eight benefits will wake up to 'bumper' payment
Labour Party
The Department for Work and Pensions is making changes to seven benefits in April
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DWP warning over Tax Credits that will be scrapped 'for good' from April
DWP
The DWP has confirmed that the last Tax Credits payments will be made soon but claimants must apply for Universal Credit or Pension Credit
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DWP and Labour warned cutting three benefits would be 'disastrous'
DWP
The DWP and Labour Party have been warned that proposed cuts to disability benefits would have "disastrous consequences" for disabled people
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DWP announces PIP update host of common conditions
Labour Party
The DWP has announced a new funding boost for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in England
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DWP warning as claimants face three month wait for benefits payments
Labour Party
The DWP says it is working to address a 'backlog' of cases by March but has no mandatory deadline to reduce average wait times
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DWP set to 'tighten rules' on what proof people need to get disability PIP payments
Politics
The Labour Party government is said to be plotting disability welfare cuts to save "billions" and calm markets over its economic plan, including to Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
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Millions of pensioners to get £472 boost from April
Pensions
The state pension rate is going up by 4.1% from April, giving millions of pensioners a boost to their finances to help them cope with household bills
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DWP Universal Credit payments for 2025 revealed in full - see how much you'll get
DWP
The DWP has confirmed the new Universal Credit payment rates for 2025/2026
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PIP claimants warned as 'Labour plans major benefits overhaul'
Labour Party
The Government is reportedly looking to overhaul the benefits system with PIP a major target for reform
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DWP could scrap Basic State Pension and hand nine million people extra £636 a year instead
DWP
There are 9 million state pensioners on the Basic State Pension. An e-petition has called for the DWP to "abolish the Basic State Pension" in favour of the enhanced New State Pension
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700,000 homeowners face mortgage 2025 hike as fixed-rate deals end
Labour Party
700,000 homeowners are facing a mortgage increase when their fixed-rate deals end this year
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Mayor sets out plans for West Midlands bus fares if huge change goes ahead
Coventry
Ticket prices would be kept at the "lowest level" but a rise was not ruled out
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British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON and Octopus customers face £45 being added to energy bills
British Gas
The energy regulator Ofgem has launched a consultation on the proposal and is in talks with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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13 new laws to be introduced in England for 2025
Politics
Changes to travelling in and out of EU, the introduction of electric vehicle tax and tighter restrictions around junk food advertising are among the 2025 plans
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GMB presenter Kate Garraway says she has been left 'with unpayable debt'
ITV
The ITV Good Morning Britain presenter talked about the cost of care one year on from her husband Derek Draper's death
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Winter Fuel Payment DWP warning issued to 1.5 million in January - what you need to know
Labour Party
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a new warning to Winter Fuel Payment recipients as millions are set to receive the one-off payment before the end of the month
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All households in England could have four bins by 2025 under new rules
Labour Party
The 'Simpler Recycling in England' policy change will see a mix of bags, bins, or stackable boxes become the standard for most homes and workplaces. The changes are designed to help boost the UK's recycling efforts.
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Some of the biggest issues Coventry faced in 2024
Coventry City Council
We review the main stories from the past year
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Resounding 'no' over Warwickshire's plans which will scrap all local councils
Warwickshire
Just one local council has backed the proposal for a Warwickshire unitary authority
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Petrol and diesel prices vary up to 14p a litre - exclusive map to check in your area
Asda
The cost of filling up a family car varying by up to £8 across the country - check what your local station is selling at before you go
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