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After 80 years serving the Coventry Road community in Small Heath, one of Birmingham’s most iconic fish and chip shops is on the brink of closure. Ian Simmonds took over Bedders, a beloved chippy founded in 1946 by Doris and … Read More

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been pressed to implement decisive reforms for benefits claimants born in certain years, as concerns grow about dwindling opportunities for young people. The Conservative Party … Read More

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has expanded access to a valuable perk: the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme is no longer limited to those receiving disability benefits. Households in England with disabled … Read More

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a stark warning about the retirement savings shortfall among millions of self-employed workers in the UK. Pensions Minister Torsten Bell highlighted that just four per … Read More

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A significant heatwave delivering temperatures up to 32°C is set to sweep across parts of the UK in the coming days, but 14 counties are expected to miss out on the scorching conditions. According to WX Charts, which utilize … Read More

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After a record-breaking finish to May, the UK is on course for another significant heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 32°C in several counties. Despite a quieter start to June, meteorological models from … Read More