Birmingham City Council has approved plans for a new Lidl supermarket to replace the 29-year-old Wickes DIY store on Stratford Road in Hall Green. The proposed development includes demolishing the existing store to make way …
Hello, Zoe here, parenting editor at BirminghamLive and Brummie Mummies. With the school holidays approaching and budgets tightening, I’ve rounded up some fantastic free and low-cost activities to enjoy with your kids in …
Modou Keba Cisse is gearing up for a major opportunity to impress Aston Villa manager Unai Emery during this summer’s pre-season, following a standout campaign in Austria. The young defender played a vital role in LASK’s …
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has issued an urgent recall of its popular Truffle Gouda cheese amid concerns over contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness. The Food Standards Agency …
England will receive an extra bank holiday if the men’s national football team wins the World Cup, Sir Keir Starmer is expected to confirm. According to reports, the outgoing Labour Prime Minister is prepared to authorize a …
Labour is facing criticism over its bold plan to provide 30 hours of free childcare each week to all families receiving benefits. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called for extending government-funded childcare …
Dog and cat owners in England are set to benefit from a new £21 cap on prescription fees as part of an extensive overhaul of the veterinary sector. This change aims to make pet healthcare more affordable and transparent. The …
Chad Lee, a 36-year-old father from Birmingham, is set to miss crucial moments in his baby daughter’s early years after being recalled to prison. Lee was discovered storing £24,600 worth of cocaine at a Midland storage unit, …
A landmark government report has revealed that the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system is fundamentally “not fit for purpose” and demands comprehensive changes. The Timms Review, spearheaded by Labour social security …
The interim Timms Review report has delivered a stark assessment of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system, declaring it outdated and misaligned with the realities of disability, health, and employment today. …
The recent Timms Review into the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has delivered a stark assessment of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), describing it as “not fit for purpose.” The interim report, led by Sir …
Andy Burnham, the new Labour MP for Makerfield, is at the center of growing concerns around proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) policy, which could significantly increase the tax burden on many families. Two major …
A new warning from a consumer lawyer highlights that disputes over garden fences could result in fines of up to £2,500 for English homeowners this summer. The issue often arises when neighbours disagree on alterations like …
Due to the ongoing third heatwave this summer, over 200,000 households across the UK are experiencing changes to their bin collection schedules. Councils in Hampshire, including Southampton, Eastleigh, and Fareham, have moved …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a landmark update to the UK’s pensions dashboard, set to transform retirement planning by 2027. Torsten Bell, Minister for Pensions and Labour Party cabinet member, …