DWP Changes Payment Dates for Universal Credit, PIP, and Attendance Allowance Due to May Bank Holidays Thursday, April 30, 2026 dwp universalcredit pip attendanceallowance bankholiday payments benefits advancepayment complaints paymentschedule Starting tomorrow, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will alter the payment schedule for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Universal Credit, and Attendance Allowance to accommodate the upcoming May Bank Holidays. … Read More
Birmingham Mum Moves to Better Temporary Housing After Two Years in Shared Accommodation Hell Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham housing council temporaryhousing safeguarding family accommodation complaints antisocialbehavior relocation A Birmingham mother of three has shared a significant update after enduring nearly two years in challenging temporary housing conditions. The mum, who had been squeezing her partner and three young children—aged two, four, … Read More
'Selfish' Birmingham driver condemned as 'disgrace' for blocking pavement and forcing mum into road Sunday, March 22, 2026 parking birmingham bordesleygreen illegal complaints safety pavement community drivers accessibility A Birmingham driver has sparked outrage after illegally parking on a pavement in Bordesley Green, forcing a mother to take her children into the road to pass the obstructing vehicle. The white BMW was photographed blocking … Read More
McDonald's Faces Backlash Over New Easter Menu Prices Reaching £7.49 Saturday, March 14, 2026 mcdonalds pricing fastfood mcnuggets easter menu customers prices complaints desserts McDonald’s customers are expressing frustration over a recent price increase on the Easter menu, with some items now costing up to £7.49. Notably, the price for six Spicy McNuggets in Birmingham and other locations has … Read More
Drivers Could Receive £700 Compensation Faster After Car Finance Deadline Is Moved Forward Sunday, December 28, 2025 finance compensation fca carfinance complaints regulation motoring loans brokercommission deadline Drivers affected by the car finance scandal may receive compensation of around £700 sooner than expected, following a revised deadline set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator has instructed motor finance … Read More
Midlands Council to Halve Complaints Response Time Under New Ombudsman Rules Monday, December 8, 2025 complaints council dudley ombudsman response regulations policy localgovernment resources investigation Dudley Council will be required to respond to complaints in half the current time, following new regulations from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO). These rules, applying to all councils in England, will … Read More