Tag: UK government

Disability Benefit Cuts in UK Trigger Outrage Amid Fears of Deepening Poverty
Jun, 20 2025

Disability Benefit Cuts in UK Trigger Outrage Amid Fears of Deepening Poverty

The UK government’s proposed reduction of £5-7 billion in disability benefits, including cuts to PIP and Universal Credit, has provoked strong backlash from disability groups, MPs, and analysts, who argue this will drive even more disabled people into poverty. Protests and campaigns are intensifying as the public consultation nears closure in June 2025.

UK Scrutinizes HVO Diesel After Fraud Claims Shake 'Green' Fuel Sector
Jun, 11 2025

UK Scrutinizes HVO Diesel After Fraud Claims Shake 'Green' Fuel Sector

The UK government is digging into Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) diesel following fraud claims about its production. Whistleblowers allege some producers are using virgin palm oil and passing it off as waste to snag green incentives. The outcome could shake up environmental policy on subsidized fuels and the transport industry.