State Pensioners Born Before 1951 to Receive £439 Annual Increase from DWP Saturday, February 21, 2026 statepension dwp pensionincrease triplelock labourgovernment nationalinsurance inflation basicstatepension pensioners ukpensions The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to deliver a substantial £439 annual boost to older state pensioners following a government-approved 4.8% increase starting in April. This rise follows the reinstatement of … Read More
‘I Can’t Go Out on My Own Anymore – How a Birmingham Charity is Making a Huge Difference’ Saturday, February 21, 2026 charity disability sightloss harborne birmingham community support autism wellbeing inclusion In the heart of Harborne, a Birmingham-based charity named Focus is dedicated to brightening the days of people with disabilities, visual impairments, and complex needs. Focus works tirelessly to improve the lives of those … Read More
Major Overhaul of West Midlands Transport Funding Set to Deliver Maximum Community Benefits Saturday, February 21, 2026 westmidlands transport funding rosewellreview infrastructure investment governance projects communities economy Transport leaders in the West Midlands are optimistic that a comprehensive redesign of funding strategies for major infrastructure projects will yield the greatest benefits for local communities. The West Midlands Combined … Read More
Kyogo’s Birmingham Struggles: Transfer Talk Amid Limited Playtime and Low Conversion Rates Saturday, February 21, 2026 kyogo birmingham championship transfer injury striker goals priske professionalism worldcup sport Kyogo Furuhashi’s start at Birmingham City has been anything but smooth. After finally netting his first Championship goal in a last-minute finish against Sheffield Wednesday—marking what many hoped would be the beginning of … Read More
HMRC Introduces New £200 Penalties for Late Tax Returns Saturday, February 21, 2026 hmrc penalties tax makingtaxdigital incometax latesubmission selfassessment taxreturns taxfiling taxcompliance HMRC is implementing a new point-based penalty system for late submission and payment of income tax, coinciding with the rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax. Under the updated system, taxpayers who file their … Read More
Sharp Decline in House Prices Hits Exclusive Midlands Areas Saturday, February 21, 2026 houseprices westmidlands olton knowle edgbaston wolverhampton propertyvalues realestate solihull markettrends Homeowners in some of the West Midlands’ most affluent areas have experienced alarming declines in property values over the past year. While most of the region saw house prices rise, several high-end postcodes bucked the … Read More