Nearly half of working-age adults in the UK do not save into a pension, exposing a looming crisis in retirement preparedness. A recent report from the government-backed Pensions Commission reveals that women nearing …
Birmingham’s recently formed council leadership has made two urgent requests to the incoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, centered on addressing the city’s escalating housing crisis. Council leader Roger Harmer (Liberal …
A heartbreaking inquest revealed that 27-year-old Valentino Mujic tragically ended his own life after repeatedly expressing to hospital staff and police that he felt unsafe outside. Despite pledging for support and revealing …
Birmingham City Council will officially ‘go live’ once again with its long-troubled Oracle IT transformation project on August 18, following an extensive £144 million overhaul. Despite two years of preparation, staff have …
Over 24 hours after a major fire erupted at Jones Skips recycling yard in Cross Street, Wolverhampton, authorities continue to advise residents and workers to avoid the area. Those nearby have also been urged to keep doors …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a stark warning about the retirement savings shortfall among millions of self-employed workers in the UK. Pensions Minister Torsten Bell highlighted that just four per …
After 32 years delighting diners, Birmingham chef Andreas Antona has closed his Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons, citing that it “hadn’t made money in well over a year.” Antona warns this closure may signal the beginning …
Since its opening in May 2025, The Hub at Wolverhampton Railway Station has provided essential mental health support to thousands of vulnerable individuals. This one-year milestone marks a significant achievement in community …
Tania Yasmin, the executive headteacher at Greet Primary School in Sparkhill, Birmingham, has shed light on a pressing issue impacting many families and children in the area. Due to a severe housing crisis, pupils are being …
A staggering three million households across the UK are now regularly skipping meals due to soaring food prices and the ongoing cost of living crisis. As the cost of essentials continues to climb, many families are being …
Tesco has introduced security tags on basic white hand towels priced at £2, a move that highlights the growing shoplifting crisis affecting everyday essentials across the UK. At a branch in southeast London, customers noticed …
Starting this month, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is implementing a significant change: the state pension age will steadily increase from 66 to 67 years. While designed to reflect longer life expectancy, experts …
At least 250 people are feared missing after a refugee boat capsized in the treacherous waters of the Andaman Sea while attempting to reach Malaysia. The vessel, overcrowded with Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, …
For a harrowing four weeks, residents of Stainsby Avenue in Birmingham’s Newtown area faced a severe water crisis that left many without reliable access to clean water. The situation escalated from initially low water …
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 …