The harsh realities of life inside Birmingham’s poorly managed ‘exempt’ supported housing have been laid bare by city councillors representing the voices of increasingly desperate residents. Once again, there is a desperate …
In July, state pensioners can access nine generous freebies and discounts worth up to £14,288, provided by key organisations such as the NHS, Royal Mail, and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). These offers come amid …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to stop payments for six legacy benefits starting this July, with thousands of claimants receiving notification letters as part of the managed migration process. This change …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing mounting pressure to control the rapidly escalating Housing Benefit expenditure, which has ballooned to an astounding £39 billion under the current Labour government. …
In May, state pensioners are set to receive increased financial support thanks to a rise in the state pension rate announced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for 2026. The full new state pension now stands at …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced updated benefit cap rates for the 2026/27 tax year, impacting claimants receiving certain benefits. These caps, effective from last week, set strict limits on the …
Solihull Council has officially written off £560,869 in outstanding debts that were deemed unrecoverable. This significant amount includes arrears from council tax, business rates, and housing benefit overpayments accumulated …
Beneath the surface of Birmingham’s urban landscape lies a troubling reality, vividly illustrated by a modest terraced house in Winson Green. Within its walls, four men live under conditions that expose a state-sanctioned …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to end income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), a benefit currently claimed by approximately 650,000 people. This benefit is being phased out and fully replaced …
As the festive season approaches, thousands of families relying on government support are facing financial strain due to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit cap. Currently, 119,000 households have their …