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Andy Burnham begins to attach tougher conditions to DWP benefits cash
Prime Minister will unveil a shake-up of secondary schools to better prepare youngsters for work on Tuesday
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Andy Burnham £339-a-week top-up boost for parents on Universal Credit
The Labour Party government Prime Minister plans to pay families hundreds to encourage kids into apprenticeships.
DWP told to scrap PIP for 633,000 people under Andy Burnham reforms
Mr Burnham opened the door to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cuts yesterday
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Three health conditions most at risk from PIP crackdown under Andy Burnham
Mr Burnham says he’ll make it harder to claim benefits, vowing to “get really serious” about cutting the welfare bill
Royal Mail confirms new postal charges from October 5 with 25% hikes
The Royal Mail has confirmed hikes for customers who use its wholesale postal service
Contentious Walsall housing plans return to committee one year after approval
Councillors will meet on Thursday, July 30, to make their decision
Andy Burnham refuses to rule out 10% tax charge for 650,000 families
The Makerfield MP has failed to rule out funding social care with a 10 per cent “death tax”.
Solihull shooting victim asks 'why me?' and gunman finally tells him
J'jay Lawlor, then aged 19, blasted Liam Roberts in the street in Chelmsley Wood on January 25, 2025
HMRC tax-free pension allowance cut for 114,000 under Andy Burnham
The number of workers dragged into the tax trap is expected to rise by 114,000 by 2032
Why Andy Burnham's 'No 10 North' is good news for Birmingham
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham's drive for devolution, saying Birmingham is 'in a great place' to benefit from the new 'No 10 North' initiative
Campaign to save historic Digbeth Warehouse from demolition
The Warehouse in Allison Street faces demolition as part of plans to create new rail infrastructure to increase train capacity in and out of Birmingham under the Midlands Rail Hub proposals
Birmingham man fined over £140 for stealing Greggs snacks
Carl Brennan was issued a shoplifting warning at the outlet on the afternoon of June 16 - but carried on and took the three items
Homeless hostel hotspots across Birmingham mapped - see how your area fares
Worst affected are the ward areas of North Edgbaston, Sparkbrook and Balsall Heath East, Soho and Jewellery Quarter wards
Dog walking law in England lifted from Friday for millions of pet owners
Rules requiring dog owners to keep their pups on leads in Open Access land areas are set to be lifted on Friday, July 31.
7-year rule for gifting money to children ahead of change under Andy Burnham
From April 2027, leftover private pensions will be included in inheritance tax calculations.
'Joke' jail sentence after Uber driver attacked driving to McDonald's
Omari Thomas, 19, was jailed for racially aggravated assault by beating
Suzy Lamplugh detectives reveal they are 'haunted' by her disappearance
Suzy Lamplugh, 25, disappeared after leaving the office of Sturgis and Sons in Fulham, west London, at 12.30pm on July 28 1986 and was never seen again
Thug, 46, punched girlfriend and then told her to 'blame it on the dog'
Marc Challener has now been jailed
How Blues' Sports Quarter vision could transform area into 'vibrant' neighbourhood
Birmingham Council says the Sports Quarter vision could 'establish Brum as a globally recognised destination for sports and major events'
Birmingham secondary school placed into special measures over 'unacceptable' teaching and 'racism'
Ofsted has demanded urgent improvements at the city school