Category: Government Policy

Introduction: Why the dwp benefits closure matters The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a series of closures affecting multiple long-standing benefits. The changes are significant for claimants, local authorities and advice services, as they alter entitlement routes and require people to take action or prepare for transitions. This story summarises the confirmed […]

Introduction: A Growing Debate Over Working Hours The four-day working week has become a contentious issue in UK local government, with profound implications for public service delivery, employee wellbeing, and taxpayer value. Local government secretary Steve Reed has written to all council leaders in England warning them not to introduce the shortened working pattern, despite […]