Business & Economy
Disabled Claimants Try Work While the Form Loses Its Nerve
New legislation lets disabled benefit claimants try work or volunteering without an automatic reassessment.
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April 2026
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Science & Technology
Quantum Development Group Turns the Future Into Minutes
Thirteen countries deepen quantum cooperation while a tiny device waits for the minutes.
Health & Lifestyle
Springwell Solar Farm Approved, Sun Seeks Overtime
The Government approved the 800 MW Springwell Solar Farm, prompting the sun to submit an overtime claim for powering Britain.
Health & Lifestyle
Welsh Heat Networks Expansion Meets a Tiny Woolly Hat
The Green Heat Network Fund is expanding to Wales, bringing low carbon projects, regulation and a tiny woolly hat to the pipes.
Business & Economy
Employment Rights Sick Pay Gets a Day One Pass
Employment rights reforms took effect from 6 April, extending sick pay access and introducing day one parental leave rights.
Education
Young Futures Hubs First Wave Gives Football A Map
The first eight Young Futures Hubs promise joined up youth support while the football asks why restoring services counts as transformation.
Business & Economy
Welfare Reform Offers Help, Then Prices The Ladder
Welfare reforms promise voluntary employment support while changing Universal Credit rates for some new claimants.
UK Politics & Public Life
Armed Forces Commissioner Appointed, Folder Panics
The UK has appointed its first Armed Forces Commissioner to champion service personnel and families, with powers to investigate welfare concerns and report to Parliament.
Business & Economy
April Cost of Living Measures Arrive, Bills Folder Takes the Chair
April cost of living measures promise household support, while the bills folder confronts the paperwork behind the announcement.
Business & Economy
State Pension Rises and the Calculator Claims Credit
State Pension payments are due to rise from 6 April 2026, leaving one calculator convinced it has joined the Cabinet.