Berkswell Racehorse Stables Transformed into Offices After Tragic Losses Sunday, November 23, 2025 berkswell stables racehorses conversion offices solihull planning tragedy employment rural The once thriving stables at Truggist Hill Farm in Berkswell, home to successful racehorses, have been repurposed into office accommodation following heart-wrenching events that ended their racing legacy. In a retrospective … Read More
Posh Sutton Coldfield Sees Rising Unemployment Amid West Midlands Job Market Improvements Saturday, November 22, 2025 suttoncoldfield unemployment westmidlands jobmarket economy perrybarr employment jobcentres youthemployment investment Unemployment trends across the West Midlands show a promising decline in many areas during the second half of this year, reflecting a broader national decrease. However, Sutton Coldfield, known for its affluent reputation, … Read More
Surprise New Wetherspoons Opening at University of Birmingham Friday, November 21, 2025 wetherspoons birmingham university guild students joe’s pub partnership affordable employment Wetherspoons has surprised fans with the announcement of a brand-new venue in Birmingham—right on the University of Birmingham campus. In an unprecedented move, the well-known pub chain is collaborating with the University’s … Read More
DWP Confirms No Changes to Motability Scheme Eligibility for Personal Independence Payment Thursday, November 20, 2025 dwp motability pip disability benefits employment neurodiversity assessment review fraud The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that there will be no immediate changes to the eligibility criteria for the Motability Scheme as part of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This assurance was … Read More
DWP Confirms Universal Credit Health Element Reduction Effective April 6, 2026 Sunday, November 16, 2025 universalcredit dwp healthelement disabilitybenefits workreform personalindependencepayment pip legislation employment socialsecurity The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that a reduction to the Universal Credit (UC) health element will come into effect on April 6, 2026. This announcement follows ongoing discussions and recommendations … Read More
Universal Credit Sanctions More Punitive Than Court Fines, Report Reveals Thursday, November 13, 2025 universalcredit sanctions dwp publiclawproject claimants poverty employment appeals socialwelfare reform A new report by the Public Law Project has revealed that sanctions on Universal Credit claimants are more severe and damaging than criminal fines. Under current Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sanctions, claimants can … Read More