DWP Urged to Tighten PIP Eligibility for ADHD, Autism, Depression, and Anxiety Tuesday, July 7, 2026 dwp pip adhd autism depression anxiety welfare reform youth disability The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces mounting pressure to tighten eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims related to ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety. Recent data reveals that over … Read More
Shirley Games Venue Owner Responds to Traders' Concerns Over Anti-Social Behaviour Sunday, July 5, 2026 shirley parkgate entertainment venue antisocial traders community youth business safety The owner of a recently opened games venue in Shirley has come forward to defend his plans amid worries expressed by local traders. Business owners at Parkgate Shopping Centre have voiced concerns that the venue might attract … Read More
Birmingham Youth Unemployment Revealed – Six Constituencies Hit Hardest Thursday, July 2, 2026 birmingham youth unemployment constituencies erdington perrybarr yardley employment jobs statistics New statistics have highlighted a concerning trend in youth unemployment across Birmingham, identifying it as the city with the most severe challenges in the UK. Six constituencies stand out as the worst affected, with youth … Read More
New Smartphone Ban in England’s Schools Sparks Concern Among Students Tuesday, June 30, 2026 smartphones education schools england youth policy digital ban technology students A new nationwide ban on smartphones in English schools for students aged 11 to 18 came into effect on Monday, June 29, prompting strong reactions from young people and educators alike. According to research conducted by … Read More
Andy Burnham Backs Under-16 Social Media and VPN Ban if He Becomes Prime Minister Friday, June 26, 2026 burnham socialmedia ban under16 vpn youth mentalhealth digitaldivide ukpolitics parenting Andy Burnham has expressed strong support for enforcing a social media and VPN ban for under-16s, continuing the policy initiated by Sir Keir Starmer, should he become Prime Minister. In a candid interview with The Times in … Read More
How a Chance Encounter Turned Tragic: The Murder of Lily Whitehouse Wednesday, June 24, 2026 murder conviction relationship age victim crime justice youth abuse tragedy The tragic story of Lily Whitehouse began with a chance encounter on the street when she was only 16 years old. It was during this meeting that she met Mohammed Azim, who was then 39. What started as a casual introduction led … Read More