10 Birmingham Areas with Lowest Crime Rates Where Residents Feel Safe Monday, February 23, 2026 birmingham safety crime neighbourhoods suttoncoldfield fouroaks hallgreen newhall lowcrime residents Birmingham, a bustling city with a large and diverse population, does face its share of crime challenges. However, the common perception that the entire city struggles with high crime rates doesn’t tell the full story. Like … Read More
Families Forced to Give Up In-Work Benefits Amid New DWP Rule Changes Monday, February 23, 2026 migration benefits dwp indefinite-leave migrants refugees policy poverty labour settlement UK migrant families may be compelled to forgo valuable in-work benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to avoid penalties, according to new reports. This comes in light of a proposed migration policy overhaul … Read More
Wolverhampton HMO Rejection Over Crime Concerns Faces Upcoming Appeal Monday, February 23, 2026 wolverhampton hmo planning appeal crime community housing development safety council A proposal to transform a property on Woden Road, Wolverhampton, into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) was recently rejected by the City of Wolverhampton Council amid worries about heightened crime and … Read More
O2 Issues Warning After Customer Receives £42,000 Data Roaming Bill Monday, February 23, 2026 o2 roaming billing datacharges currys customerservice financialombudsman telecom smallbusiness contractdispute Andrew Alty, a small business owner, was shocked to receive a staggering £42,000 bill from O2 for data roaming charges incurred during a holiday to Morocco. Initially, he received a £22,000 bill while still abroad and, upon … Read More
Thousands at Risk of Missing State Pension When They Need It Most Monday, February 23, 2026 pension health retirement ons dwp illhealth benefits ageing economy welfare Thousands of people are at risk of missing out on their state pension when they need it most, new data reveals. Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that men and women are now expected to enjoy … Read More
Eddie Bauer Files Bankruptcy: Gift Cards Expire March 12 as Stores Prepare to Close Monday, February 23, 2026 bankruptcy liquidation giftcards eddiebauer retail catalystbrands closure bankruptcyprotection loyaltyprogram stores Eddie Bauer shoppers have less than a month to use their gift cards and loyalty points as the major outdoor apparel retailer files for bankruptcy. According to court documents, all gift cards and Adventure Points earned … Read More