Rachel Reeves Announces £200 Spring Cost-of-Living Payments for Struggling Households Sunday, May 3, 2026 costofliving payments government support crisisfund councils rachelreeves grants financialaid households The Government is launching a new wave of spring cost-of-living payments to help households facing financial hardship. These grants, totaling hundreds of pounds, are designed to assist families struggling to cover essential … Read More
DWP Cuts £62,500 from Disabled Artist’s Support Grant, Threatening Her Livelihood Wednesday, April 22, 2026 disability dwp grants access-to-work artist mentalhealth support cuts dyslexia health Michelle Baharier, a self-employed artist living with multiple disabilities, has revealed that a sudden £62,500 cut to her Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) grant has devastated her ability to work and manage her health. … Read More
Historic Lichfield Shopfronts to Benefit from New Protection Scheme Friday, April 3, 2026 lichfield shopfront heritage conservation designcode grants restoration highstreet historic preservation A new consultation focusing on the shopfronts across Lichfield city centre is now underway, with council leaders poised next week to approve a design code and grant programme aimed at preserving the city’s historic character. … Read More
New £200 Cost-of-Living Payments to Help Struggling Households Starting April Sunday, March 22, 2026 costofliving crisisfund emergencypayments government lowincome grants support localcouncils financialaid households Starting this April, the Government is rolling out a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) aimed at supporting low-income households facing financial difficulties. This initiative will provide emergency payments directly to … Read More
Midlands Children 'Swapping Dummies for Vapes,' Councillor Warns as Calls Rise for Stronger Anti-Vaping Measures Wednesday, March 18, 2026 vaping dudley health youth smoking publichealth council prevention schools grants Concerns are mounting in Dudley as children increasingly replace pacifiers with vapes, prompting calls for more decisive action to prevent youth smoking and vaping. Cllr Sue Ridney expressed these worries during the Dudley … Read More
I'm on Universal Credit – How to Claim a Free £150 Clothing Allowance and Other Benefits Friday, January 30, 2026 universalcredit benefits reimbursement workclothes nhs travelsupport grants discounts hardshippayments financialaid A Universal Credit claimant has revealed a little-known benefit that could help many people on Universal Credit by reimbursing them up to £150 on work clothing—and that’s not all. Ray-Naomi, who recently used this … Read More