The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has identified 12 health conditions that commonly qualify state pensioners for Attendance Allowance payments, a vital benefit that provides financial support to those needing extra …
James Gray, the getaway driver involved in a May 2023 shooting at a family home in Willenhall, Walsall, has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison, shedding light on a troubled and violent past. Gray, 28, of …
Motorists in England are being advised to delay filling their vehicles with petrol until after noon on Tuesday, as fuel prices are expected to increase starting Wednesday, May 20. This recommendation comes from the RAC, which …
Pegasus Primary School in Castle Vale, Birmingham, is set to welcome its youngest learners with the launch of a new nursery in September 2026. Thanks to a generous £150,000 grant, the school is developing a vibrant nursery …
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed the existence of a £1 “cliff edge” rule that risks leaving some state pensioners exposed to significant tax bills. This development raises concerns about potential financial hardship …
State pensioners residing overseas are facing a significant financial setback thanks to a long-standing Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) policy that freezes pension increases in certain countries. British expatriates …
Graham Longstaff’s retirement plans have been devastated due to a series of blunders by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), leaving him and his partner Karen van der Burgh homeless, living in their car with their …
A young family in Birmingham was recently relocated from a hotel after their toddler suffered what appeared to be bed bug bites, prompting concern and calls for action regarding the quality of temporary housing. The couple, …
Following a season that fell short of promotion, Birmingham City’s manager Chris Davies is targeting experienced Championship players to strengthen the squad ahead of the next campaign. Last term, the Blues narrowly missed …
Solihull residents are feeling the impact as TGJones prepares to close its sole store in the town centre, which houses the only Post Office branch. The retailer’s outlet in Mell Square, featuring a Post Office and Toys ‘R’ …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves to abandon the current triple lock pension policy and formulate contingency tax plans aimed at reducing public debt relative to GDP. The …
This weekend, The Fort Shopping Park in Erdington is hosting free mobile cervical health screenings, courtesy of Birmingham SmartCare and NHS Birmingham & Solihull. If your cervical screening is due or overdue, you can simply …
Chloe Adams, a 20-year-old mother from Birmingham, has spoken out about the ongoing rat infestation in her Hockley home, describing the experience as a “constant nightmare.” For over a year, Chloe and her family have lived in …
A resident of Ward End, Birmingham, has expressed frustration over the constant noise coming from a nearby home undergoing conversion into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The work, which started last summer, has …
Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party’s Chancellor, is poised to confirm a crucial rule change that could save drivers up to £153 a year. This week, she is expected to announce the cancellation of a planned fuel duty increase that …