DWP Slashes Disabled Claimant’s Support by £50,000 with Only 17 Days’ Notice Monday, March 9, 2026 dwp accesstowork disability fundingcuts employment spojnor aid cuts disabled support The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been drastically reducing financial support for disabled workers under its Access to Work scheme, often with minimal warning. Since the start of 2024, many claimants have faced … Read More
Planners Approve New Homes Despite Flooding Concerns Over Dudley Canal Embankment Monday, March 9, 2026 dudley netherton housing development flooding canal embarkment planning regeneration trust Dudley Council has granted approval for 68 new homes in Netherton, moving forward with plans despite the Canal and River Trust’s warnings about potential flood risks linked to the nearby Dudley Canal embankment. The proposed … Read More
Lloyds Bank and Halifax to Increase Credit Card Interest Rates This May Monday, March 9, 2026 lloyds creditcards interestrates halifax mbna finance banking interest hike creditlimits Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and MBNA— all part of Lloyds Banking Group—are notifying thousands of customers about impending increases to their credit card interest rates starting in May. Many affected customers will see their … Read More
Ofsted Praises Bishop Challoner Catholic College as One of Birmingham's Top Secondary Schools Monday, March 9, 2026 bishopchalloner ofsted birmingham secondaryschool education inspection attendance behaviour leadership comprehensive Ofsted has released its latest evaluation following a visit to Bishop Challoner Catholic College, a secondary school in Birmingham consistently recognized among the city’s top comprehensive schools. Located in Kings … Read More
Heartbreaking loss: Beloved mum-of-three and cherished school assistant passes away after difficult period Monday, March 9, 2026 suicide bereavement community teaching family mentalhealth support tribute football charity sport Michelle Fisher, a devoted mother of three and a much-loved teaching assistant at West Hill Primary School in Cannock, tragically took her own life on Friday, February 20, after experiencing a difficult time. For nearly a … Read More
Inside the Midlands’ Most Exclusive Villages Where House Prices Have Dropped Significantly Monday, March 9, 2026 midlands housing realestate propertyprices b94 b93 edgbaston hockleyheath tanworthinarden westmidlands Latest housing market data reveals an unsettling trend for residents of some of the Midlands’ most prestigious villages. The B94 postcode area, known for its leafy landscapes, quiet streets, and low crime rates, has … Read More