'Stick with us or risk chaos with others,' says Solihull Council Conservative leader Sunday, May 3, 2026 solihull conservatives localelections council infrastructure regeneration socialcare budget community leadership As Solihull prepares for its local elections on May 4, all council seats are up for grabs, and voters face a crucial decision. Councillor Karen Grinsell, leader of the Solihull Council Conservatives and head of a majority … Read More
DWP to Increase State Pensions by £440 Annually Starting May Monday, April 27, 2026 dwp pensions triplelock statepension inflation retirement costofliving governmentspending economy socialcare Starting in May, older state pensioners will see their weekly payments rise from £176.45 to approximately £184.90, thanks to the government’s Triple Lock policy. This increase translates to an extra £8.45 per week, or about … Read More
DWP to Cancel Debts and Issue Refunds to Thousands of Unpaid Carers Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp carers carersallowance debtcancellation benefitreform labourgovernment saycereview overpayments financialsupport socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to cancel or reduce debts for thousands of unpaid carers following a comprehensive review, the Labour government has announced. This move addresses long-standing concerns over … Read More
DWP Cuts Universal Credit Health Element, Reducing Support for Disabled Claimants by £50 a Week Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp universalcredit disability cuts benefits employment lcwra poverty socialcare welfare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced significant cuts to the Universal Credit health element, affecting thousands of disabled claimants. Starting Monday, new Universal Credit claimants assessed as having … Read More
DWP Slashes Universal Credit Health Top-Up by £50 for Most New Claimants Sunday, April 5, 2026 universalcredit dwp welfare benefits disability uchealthtopup government cuts socialcare policy Starting Monday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will reduce a key health-related payment for many new Universal Credit (UC) claimants. This change is part of recent welfare adjustments introduced by Chancellor … Read More
Children’s Care Home Proposed for Solihull Property Friday, April 3, 2026 solihull childcare carehome planning housing socialcare yewtreelane development community property A proposal has been submitted to transform a detached five-bedroom house in Yew Tree Lane, Solihull, into a children’s care home designed to accommodate up to three children. Applicant Chantelle Duggins has put forward plans … Read More