Midlands City of Leicester Named Poorest in England Due to Low Disposable Income Friday, April 3, 2026 leicester midlands poverty disposableincome england financialstruggles incomeinequality nottingham stokeontrent deprivation Leicester has been identified as the poorest city in England according to a recent study examining disposable income—the money households have left after covering essentials such as mortgages, rent, and bills. The findings … Read More
Birmingham Teacher Reveals Hidden Signs of Child Poverty in Schools Tuesday, March 31, 2026 poverty education children birmingham uniforms lunches health glasses support schools A primary school teacher from Great Barr, Birmingham, has opened up about the often overlooked signs of child poverty she has encountered over her decade-long career. Speaking anonymously to BirminghamLive, the teacher … Read More
Midlands Cities Rank Among Poorest in England Based on Disposable Income Study Monday, March 30, 2026 midlands disposableincome poverty deprivation leicester wolverhampton walsall birmingham costofliving economy A recent study has highlighted some of the poorest areas in England, with several cities in the Midlands notably affected. The research focused on average disposable income—the money families have remaining each month after … Read More
DWP to Protect Four Groups of Universal Credit Claimants from Benefit Cuts Under New Rules Monday, March 30, 2026 universalcredit dwp disability benefits welfarereform healthassessment claimants poverty government disabilityrights The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing changes to Universal Credit health-related benefits, set to take effect from 6 April 2026. Under the new rules, claimants whose conditions are not considered lifelong … Read More
Visiting Willenhall: A Town Struggling Yet United by Strong Community Spirit Saturday, March 21, 2026 willenhall community deprivation festivals poverty redevelopment history foodbank unemployment resilience A lively voice cuts through the hum of music, traffic, and chatter at Willenhall’s bustling outdoor market. A butcher, clad in a black and white apron, enthusiastically shouts about his fresh products from his shop doorway. … Read More
DWP Implements Long-Announced State Pension Age Increase from 66 to 67 Saturday, March 14, 2026 pension dwp statepension retirement ageincrease policy poverty employment ifs legislation The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to raise the state pension age from 66 to 67 starting next month, with the full transition expected to complete by early 2028. This significant change, initially announced … Read More