Last year, fraudsters pretending to be single claimants swindled an astonishing £1.1 billion in benefits, recent analysis reveals. The number of individuals falsely claiming single status has surged, enabling scammers to …
A Big John’s takeaway branch in Selly Oak, Birmingham, was discovered to be employing an illegal worker during a Home Office immigration raid last June. The Immigration Compliance and Enforcement (ICE) team visited the …
A quiet cul-de-sac in Solihull has become the center of a heated dispute following a proposal to extend a home’s garage. Residents of Bonneville Close, Millisons Wood, near Coventry, voiced strong objections after homeowner …
An investigation has revealed that over 4,000 drivers in Britain continue to drive legally despite accumulating 12 or more penalty points for speeding—enough to normally trigger a licence suspension. The RAC, which conducted …
A recent crackdown on Blue Badge misuse has led to over 100,000 fines being issued to drivers misusing disabled parking bays across the UK. Freedom of Information data collected from councils nationwide reveals that during …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing a new initiative involving vehicles equipped with hidden cameras to monitor individuals suspected of committing benefit fraud. This move aims to crack down on …
In a coordinated operation in September 2025, police and Walsall Council Trading Standards officers seized over 500 counterfeit toys from three shops in Walsall. The fake merchandise, including well-known brands such as …
New data reveals that drivers in Birmingham and the Black Country are more likely to evade penalties for speeding compared to other areas in the Midlands. Enforcement appears inconsistent, creating an uneven playing field …
UK motorists are being urgently advised to verify their vehicle tax status immediately to avoid penalties of up to £1,000, along with the risk of car clamping or seizure. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is …
Startling aerial drone images have revealed a massive illegal fly-tipping site in woodland near the village of Ranskill, Nottinghamshire, where 59,000 tonnes of household waste have been dumped. The Environment Agency (EA) …
West Midlands Police have deployed speed camera vans on the region’s busiest A roads, resulting in hundreds of drivers being caught for speeding. These enforcement efforts target heavily trafficked routes used daily by …
The Labour government has been cautioned against automatically awarding Blue Badges to drivers with ADHD, as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander raises concerns about the scheme’s potential exploitation. The number of Blue …
Parents across the UK have been dramatically impacted by a costly error from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Maths teacher John Hammond was left shaken when he discovered £20,000 had been taken from his bank …
In recent months, over 2,500 drivers in the West Midlands have been caught exceeding the UK motorway speed limit of 70mph, highlighting a serious issue with speeding across the region’s main roads. According to figures …
HMRC has begun sending letters to around 250,000 taxpayers it believes have participated in tax avoidance schemes, demanding payment of unpaid taxes. These letters, described by personal finance experts as a “real worry,” …