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DWP confirms three new 'reasonable adjustments' PIP claimants can claim
DWP is set to trial and test Timms Review recommendations from September.
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University clearing tips on A-level results day LIVE 2026 plus photos and success stories
Students are opening their A-level results across Birmingham this morning
Birmingham travel disruption LIVE as city melts under 36C sunshine
An amber warning for 'extreme heat' is in place across the West Midlands today
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Andy Burnham new rules for Universal Credit and ESA households in October
Affected claimants have been issued a two-month warning
Andy Burnham government considering suspending licences of two groups of drivers
The bold and ambitious plan was launched by the Labour Party government back in January.
Andy Burnham government considering headlight change after driver complaints
The Road Safety Strategy was announced back in January by former Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
Birmingham events cancelled or closing early as city sweats in extreme heat
The Met Office has urged people in Birmingham to stay "safe" with temperatures expected to reach 36C in the city
Man killed in motorbike crash as air ambulance called to scene in Cannock
The man was confirmed dead at the scene
Inside the Birmingham youth project putting next generation of Brummies first
"We really need a lot more of this on people's doorsteps"
Woman 'touched inappropriately' in Birmingham city centre as police launch probe
The woman was approached as she walked along St Chads Queensway
First part of Birmingham to see high street crackdown under Andy Burnham announced
The clampdown will give local people and councils greater control over what opens on their high streets.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit West Midlands today – full list of affected areas
A large number of postcode areas have been affected by delays
New rule for 5 water companies means higher bills for millions in England
Severn Trent included
Andy Burnham private pension change on table with 4% cut in take home pay for workers
The Second Pensions Commission is evaluating
Andy Burnham and John Healey 'targeting' households with over £12,500 savings
Experts claim existing tax rules are unfair
DWP new 4-strike rule before benefits claimants have bank statements seized
The DWP will begin to strip licences from people suspected of being benefits cheats.
Andy Burnham government considering change for drivers who have trailers
The Road Safety Strategy, unveiled by former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer back in January, is consulting on key changes
Andy Burnham £200 cost-of-living payments for households earning £40,000
People don't have to be claiming benefits to be eligible for help
DWP to hold people's DVLA driving licences until October 2028 in crackdown
The changes, from October 2026, have sparked urgent warnings
Andy Burnham government considering number plate change which could mean points on licence
The Road Safety Strategy was announced under the previous Sir Keir Starmer administration.