Complaints regarding Solihull children’s services have decreased overall, although a noticeable rise in complaints concerning support for children with special educational needs has been highlighted. This issue was discussed …
Andy Burnham’s government has unveiled new plans aimed at cracking down on dishonest builders and aggressive bailiffs, addressing a widespread issue where households lose an average of £750 during home improvements. The …
A significant development has emerged in the ongoing WASPI campaign, as representatives urge the Labour Party government to provide compensation for women affected by changes to the state pension age. The campaign, which …
Patryk Jalocha, a 24-year-old Polish national previously held at HMP Birmingham on remand for attempted murder, was found dead in his cell at HMP Manchester on November 5, 2024. His death follows a disturbing incident where a …
Rachel Reeves’s proposed changes to banking regulations could significantly reduce consumers’ access to compensation by weakening key protections. The planned overhaul, part of the Treasury’s Enhancing Financial Services …
Birmingham City Council has been held accountable by the Housing Ombudsman for failing to adequately support a homeless father and his newborn child. The council neglected its duty to provide suitable temporary housing, …
Birmingham City Council has been ordered to pay £500 in compensation to a homeless father after council negligence forced his family to live in two separate bed and breakfast rooms for weeks without access to cooking …
An inmate at HMP Birmingham died just nine days after being returned to the prison, drawing attention to a growing issue with illicit drug use across the UK prison estate. Martin Casey, 59, also known by the alias ‘John’, …
Women involved in the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaign have announced a significant update regarding their ongoing fight against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Following a 2024 Ombudsman …
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 …
A mother in Birmingham has received financial compensation after the city council failed to provide appropriate education for her son for more than a year following his permanent exclusion from school. The boy, who has …
A significant development has sparked renewed debate over compensation for WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women seeking £2,950 payouts from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Independent MP Brian …