DWP Assessment Delays Leave Universal Credit Claimants Feeling 'Angry and Upset' Friday, May 8, 2026 universalcredit dwp workcapabilityassessment disability injury claimants stroke assessmentdelay support health Lorna Maynard, a 45-year-old mother of two, has spoken out against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over prolonged delays in her Universal Credit assessment. After suffering a serious fall that caused a carotid … Read More
Ex-Wrestler Kevin Smith Boycotts Morrisons to Support Sacked Employee Sean Egan Thursday, May 7, 2026 kevinsmith morrisons boycott wrestling seanegan employment laborrights protest bigdaddy support Kevin Smith, a 66-year-old former professional wrestler famous for his bouts against wrestling legend Big Daddy, has announced a boycott of Morrisons supermarkets. The decision comes in response to the recent dismissal of … Read More
Remembering Dan Collins: New Film Encourages Men to Look Out for Each Other Sunday, May 3, 2026 mentalhealth men friendship support awareness birmingham university film stigma wellbeing Dan Collins, a student at Birmingham University, passed away in 2018 after facing challenges within mental health services often described as falling through a ‘black hole’. To honor his memory, a new short film titled You … Read More
Midlands Mum Finds Peace Through Baking Therapy Sunday, May 3, 2026 baking mentalhealth therapy wellbeing midlands anxiety recovery creativity mindfulness support Rachael Vitins, a 44-year-old mother from Tipton in the Midlands, has battled mental health issues since she was 17. After years of struggling with persistent voices and anxiety, she discovered a unique form of … Read More
Rachel Reeves Announces £200 Spring Cost-of-Living Payments for Struggling Households Sunday, May 3, 2026 costofliving payments government support crisisfund councils rachelreeves grants financialaid households The Government is launching a new wave of spring cost-of-living payments to help households facing financial hardship. These grants, totaling hundreds of pounds, are designed to assist families struggling to cover essential … Read More
How E-ACT North Birmingham Academy Transformed into an Ofsted 'Exceptional' School Monday, April 27, 2026 ofsted birmingham education attendance behaviour schoolculture leadership inclusion transformation support E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington, Birmingham, has achieved a rare ‘exceptional’ rating from Ofsted after a dramatic transformation in behaviour, attendance, and school culture. Just a few years ago, the academy … Read More