Thousands of unpaid carers are facing repayment demands from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of an ongoing overhaul of Carer’s Allowance. Although tens of thousands of carers affected by confusing guidance …
UK first-time homebuyers are facing increased financial pressure following a recent change to stamp duty rules. Since the temporary stamp duty relief ended in April 2025, first-time buyers in England have paid an estimated …
UK households are set to face a significant financial strain, with an average loss of £480 this year due to soaring energy bills driven by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The Resolution Foundation warns that this spike …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to cancel or reduce debts for thousands of unpaid carers following a comprehensive review, the Labour government has announced. This move addresses long-standing concerns over …
John Cotton, leader of Birmingham’s Labour Party, is urging voters to place their trust in Labour and grant the party another four years of leadership on the city council. Despite negative headlines, polling data, and …
From September 2026, schools in England will adopt a new set of food standards aimed at providing healthier, more nutritious meals for children. The Labour Party government has announced these sweeping changes as the first …
A recent study has revealed that over one-fifth of UK children born after 2013 have experienced prolonged poverty due to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) policies enacted during years of austerity. These welfare cuts, …
The recent £575 increase to the UK State Pension, delivered under the government’s Triple Lock system, has been met with both relief and concern. The Triple Lock guarantees that the State Pension rises each year by the …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to automatically provide a Winter Fuel Payment of £150 to state pensioner couples living together who were both born before 28 September 1946. This payment forms part of the …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled two new Cost of Living payments starting April 2026, aimed at providing crucial financial aid to UK households. This initiative introduces the Crisis and Resilience …
A controversial plan to convert a house in Elmdon into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has been rejected by Solihull planners and is now set for review by a government planning inspector. The property in …
Chris Davies and the Birmingham City squad received a warm ovation after securing a 2-0 win over Wrexham at St Andrew’s on Sunday, a performance broadcast live on television. This victory marks a crucial turnaround after a …
As Birmingham approaches its upcoming local elections in May, Labour leader John Cotton has addressed several pressing issues affecting the city. With all 101 council seats up for grabs, the spotlight is on key campaign …
Jane Coyle, 64, and her husband Anthony, 67, have been living in their garden shed for the past four years, unable to build their £370,000 dream eco-home in Edwyn Ralph, Herefordshire. Their plans, submitted in 2020 to …
Pure Padel Clubs Ltd is applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol at its new padel courts located on Streetsbrook Road, Solihull. The company has submitted a formal application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council …