Winter Surge Looms at West Midlands Food Banks Facing Breaking Point Thursday, December 4, 2025 foodbanks westmidlands hunger trusselltrust poverty winter donations elderly families crisis Food banks across the West Midlands are bracing for a significant “winter surge” as thousands of elderly people, working families, and carers face increasing financial pressure. Last winter, from December 2024 to … Read More
At Least 25 Birmingham Families Caught Falsifying Addresses to Secure School Places Sunday, November 30, 2025 birmingham schools fraud admissions families education investigation council catchment grammar A recent investigation by Birmingham City Council’s counter fraud team has revealed that at least 25 families were caught submitting false information to gain admission for their children into preferred schools. These … Read More
UK Households Advised to Gift Money to Children Before HMRC Pension Tax Changes Sunday, November 16, 2025 inheritance gifts pensions taxation hmrc wealth families financialplanning taxfree estates As the UK government prepares to include pensions in the inheritance tax (IHT) net starting in 2027, families are seeking effective ways to protect their assets. One strategy gaining attention is gifting money to children or … Read More
UK Households Earning Under £27,000 to Receive Free £300 Supermarket Voucher Wednesday, November 5, 2025 vouchers supermarkets dwp support families surrey financialaid income savings benefits In a bid to support struggling families, Surrey Council is offering e-vouchers worth £300 to UK households with children, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund. This initiative targets … Read More