Parents Warned as Measles Returns to Midlands Amid Dropping Vaccination Rates Saturday, January 31, 2026 measles vaccination mmr westmidlands birmingham publichealth ukhsa immunity outbreaks children A concerning decline in vaccination rates has led to the resurgence of measles in the UK, with the West Midlands emerging as a significant hotspot. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, uptake of the MMR vaccine among young … Read More
Birmingham Expands Average Speed Camera Network to Enhance Road Safety Saturday, January 31, 2026 birmingham roads speeding cameras roadsafety traffic enforcement council speedlimits transport Birmingham is stepping up its efforts to improve road safety by expanding the network of average speed cameras across the city. In a bid to crackdown on speeding and reduce traffic-related incidents, the city council has … Read More
Nationwide Warns Customers of Savings Rate Cuts Effective February 10 Saturday, January 31, 2026 nationwide savings interestrates savers martinlewis marcus goldmansachs finance consumerfinance bankaccounts Nationwide Building Society is alerting its customers to an important upcoming change that could affect the interest earned on their savings. Starting February 10, Nationwide will reduce interest rates on a variety of its … Read More
£200 Bonus Payments Available for Universal Credit, PIP, and Pension Credit Claimants Saturday, January 31, 2026 universalcredit pip pensioncredit householdsupportfund financialaid councilgrants emergencysupport costofliving energybills lowincome Individuals receiving benefits such as Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and Pension Credit could be eligible for additional financial support through the Household Support Fund (HSF). This funding is … Read More
HMRC Scam Alert: Beware of Fraudsters Targeting Taxpayers Ahead of January Deadline Saturday, January 31, 2026 hmrc scam fraud tax selfassessment cybercrime security police phishing deadline As the January 31 self-assessment tax return deadline approaches, West Mercia Police have issued a stern warning about an increase in scams targeting self-employed individuals. Fraudsters are impersonating HM Revenue and … Read More
I'm on Universal Credit – How to Claim a Free £150 Clothing Allowance and Other Benefits Friday, January 30, 2026 universalcredit benefits reimbursement workclothes nhs travelsupport grants discounts hardshippayments financialaid A Universal Credit claimant has revealed a little-known benefit that could help many people on Universal Credit by reimbursing them up to £150 on work clothing—and that’s not all. Ray-Naomi, who recently used this … Read More