DWP Launches Crackdown as Staff Fraud Costs £600,000 in Benefits Friday, July 17, 2026 dwp fraud benefits theft taxpayer welfare corruption disability pensions oversight The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that over £600,000 in benefits meant for unemployed individuals, disabled people, and pensioners was stolen by its own employees and contractors during 2025-26. Although … Read More
HMRC Issues Thousands in Incorrect Tax Bills on Savings, Including Tax-Free ISAs Thursday, May 21, 2026 hmrc tax isas savings errors finance taxation paye oversight taxbills Many savers are being hit with unjust tax bills running into thousands of pounds due to errors by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Recent reports reveal that HMRC is mistakenly clawing back tax on savings interest that either … Read More
Investigation Underway Following Woman’s Death in Police Custody Monday, February 16, 2026 investigation police custody death bloxwich sellyoak walsall arrest emergency oversight Authorities have launched a thorough investigation after a 44-year-old woman from Selly Oak was found unresponsive in a cell at Bloxwich Police Station. The incident occurred on February 3, just one day after she was arrested … Read More
Birmingham GP Surgery Suspended Over Serious Safety Failings Wednesday, December 31, 2025 suspension healthcare safety gp cqc oversight medication inspection birmingham specialmeasures The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has suspended Naseby Medical Centre, a GP surgery in Saltley, Birmingham, for six months following the discovery of significant safety and care failures. The suspension aims to protect … Read More
Next Birmingham City Council Leaders Will Lack Full Autonomy Under Commissioner Oversight Monday, December 22, 2025 birmingham localgovernment commissioners council politics elections governance finance oversight recovery The political leaders elected to Birmingham City Council in May 2026 will have to operate under a stringent ‘action plan’ set by government-appointed commissioners, significantly restricting their ability to act … Read More
DWP to Exclude State Pensions from New Bank Account Surveillance Checks Tuesday, December 9, 2025 dwp benefits fraud surveillance statepension privacy legislation welfare bankdata oversight The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it will “explicitly” exclude state pension payments from its forthcoming bank account scrutiny under new legislation. Amid significant concerns about … Read More