The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing a significant challenge concerning the employment prospects of millions of people aged over 50, according to recent warnings. The Centre for Ageing Better has revealed that …
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that the £70 letters being delivered to some households are legitimate and not scams. The tax authority, operating under the Labour government, will be contacting eligible …
The number of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receiving formalised support plans is expected to double to one in ten as families rush to submit Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) …
The Labour government, led by Andy Burnham, is preparing to reduce the paperwork requirements imposed on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. Jonathan Reynolds, the Business Secretary, has announced plans …
Octopus Energy has described the recent VAT reduction on electricity announced by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham as a “hugely positive” step. Greg Jackson, CEO of the energy company, welcomed the Labour leader’s move, …
A 42-year-old man from Pontefract admitted to drink-driving after police followed him along the M6 motorway, the court heard. Beaven Gundu was stopped near junction 10 on the evening of Wednesday, 29 July, after officers …
A petition demanding an increase to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Christmas Bonus has gathered over 24,000 signatures ahead of the 2026 payment rollout. The petition, hosted on Change.org, calls on the Labour …
The Reform Party has pledged to raise the HMRC personal tax-free allowance to £15,000, aiming to provide financial relief for millions of taxpayers. Robert Jenrick, the party’s Treasury spokesperson, announced this proposal …
A West Bromwich father of two has been handed a suspended prison sentence after being caught driving 35mph in a 30mph zone while disqualified from driving. Ravi Chettri, aged 39, of Milton Street, was observed travelling at …
The UK’s long-awaited bottle deposit and return scheme (DRS) is now scheduled to launch in 2027, marking a four-year delay from the original planned date. Initially expected to start in August 2023, the scheme’s commencement …
Under the new leadership of Labour Prime Minister Andy Burnham, free BBC TV licences continue to be available for individuals receiving one specific Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit. This benefit is Pension …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the qualifying age for Attendance Allowance will rise in line with the ongoing increases to the State Pension age. Attendance Allowance provides financial support …
For the second time in a week, Birmingham City found themselves engaged in an exhilarating Championship encounter that ended in a draw. On Sunday at St Andrew’s, the Blues twice came from behind to share the derby spoils with …
Lily Revéreault, a 19-year-old student at the University of Birmingham, has opened up about the numerous unsettling incidents of harassment she has encountered since moving to the city in September last year. Originally from …
Brian Guest, aged 67, already serving a prison sentence for a series of sex offences, has been convicted of an additional child sex assault but will not receive any extra time behind bars. Guest was initially sentenced to 22 …