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State pensioners waking up to surprise bonus payment that's 'automatic' this week
Bonus they may have forgotten about - because of its paltry nature.
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Seven new DWP powers in crackdown - from bank account checks to seizing cash
Andrew Western MP said: “It is right that as fraud against the public sector evolves, the government has a robust and resolute response."
All households in England on fixed tariffs will get £150 off energy bills
Chancellor announced in last week's Budget that from 1 April 2026, all homes in England, Scotland and Wales (not Northern Ireland) will see energy bills 'cut by £150 a year' on average.
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Nationwide issues announcement for mortgage customers 'effective from Thursday'
The Mortgage Works will be reducing rates
Four million UK households set for special cost of living payment that's 'automatic'
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Cold Weather Payment will be issued between now and 31 March.
‘A mini Battle of Cable Street’: the English neighbourhoods still grappling with the meaning of the flags
The controversy over flags has faded from the national agenda – but street by street, late at night and with ingenious equipment, their raising and removal is the subject of a roiling dispute over local identityThe Christmas lights have gone up in Stirchley. A multifaith mix of stars and swirls ad...
Emerging industries are putting Birmingham at the 'heart of a new economic era' says new report
Birmingham is poised to become “the beating heart of a new economic era” thanks to high levels of foreign direct investment and excellence in emerging industries such as AI, a new report reveals.
Clashes over call to ‘make Birmingham safe again’ after recent stabbings
Councillors have clashed over calls to declare a public safety emergency and “make Birmingham safe again”.
'No apology from any of you - you have lied' - Birmingham council meeting disrupted by angry outbursts over ongoing bin strike
Another Birmingham City Council descended into chaos today following furious interruptions from the public gallery.
'The scheme has been a profound success' - UK’s first civilian air traffic control apprentice qualifies to direct planes at Birmingham Airport
A young woman who became the UK’s first civilian air traffic control apprentice in the UK is now fully qualified to direct planes at Birmingham Airport, following successful completion of an intensive assessment and training programme.
'Unacceptable costs': Fury over Birmingham bins strike as grim milestone approaches
The political leadership at Birmingham City Council faced fury over the bins strike this week amid “unacceptable costs” and the approach of a grim milestone.
Dozens of 'affordable homes' to be built in Birmingham thanks to new partnership
Dozens of new affordable homes are set to be built in Birmingham as part of partnership working between the council and developers.
Empty tower in 'forgotten' Birmingham estate blocks ‘attract vandalism and fly-tipping’
Birmingham City Council has issued an update on empty tower blocks in a ‘forgotten’ estate amid claims they are attracting vandalism and fly-tipping.
Solihull Grade II pub dating back to 1700s gets permission for refurb
Solihull planners approve major Mason Arms revamp
UK wall of rain will turn to snow with England, Scotland and Wales battered
UK weather maps show that three Home Nations are set for an Arctic blast next week, as the UK turns freezing ahead of Christmas.
Nine counties will wake up to 4cm snow next week in Arctic bomb
A snowy blitz will hammer Scotland and Northern Ireland from 6am on December 12, according to WX Charts.
Aldi is selling a full Christmas dinner for just £1.50 per person
Families can pick up Christmas dinner for less than £12
All the parts of UK facing 4 inches of snow tomorrow - full list
Maps show blotches of snowfall overhead at around 6pm, when the flurries are earmarked to start.
Mapped - the 17 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield proposed for housing and industrial use
As part of its consultation on a new Birmingham Local Plan shaping developments in the city through to 2044 - a huge new swathe of Sutton Coldfield has been proposed by land owners for housing and industrial use
‘Winter surge’ expected at West Midlands food banks which say ‘we’re at breaking point’
The Trussell Trust has seen a big jump in demand for its parcels at food banks with one group particularly hard hit