DWP Extends Personal Independence Payment Award Lengths from April 2026 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 dwp pip disability benefits awards assessment eligibility backlog healthcare reform Starting April 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will extend the length of awards for new claims of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to help reduce the current backlog of assessments. PIP is the primary … Read More
Midlands Towns Experience Royal Mail Delivery Delays Amid Severe Weather and Staffing Challenges Thursday, January 22, 2026 royalmail deliveries midlands backlog stormgoretti postmen delays recruitment customerservice weather Residents across the West Midlands, including areas like Northfield, Birmingham, and Halesowen in Dudley, have reported significant delays in receiving their mail, with some not having seen a postman for over 11 days. One … Read More
Alleged Sex Abuse Victim 'Dumbfounded' as Trial Adjourned Until 2027 Sunday, December 28, 2025 sexualabuse justice trial backlog court victims delay prosecution reform westmercia A man from the West Midlands, who alleges he was sexually abused as a child in the 1980s, has spoken out about his frustration and anguish after his trial was adjourned until 2027. The complainant, who cannot be named for … Read More