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DWP bank account checks will look for 18 signs claimants are breaking law
The DWP is getting enhanced powers under the Labour Party government as it attempts to clamp down on error and fraud.
DWP benefit reforms 'must scrap PIP' for three common health conditions
The Centre for Social Justice says this would save £7.4 billion by 2029/30
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Predator raped woman he found asleep on sofa during break-in
Sean Wilcox has been jailed for a string of heinous offences including the rape of a woman whose home he intended to burgle
Rachel Reeves confirms car tax cut from £600 to £1 before exit as Chancellor
Ms Reeves has cut Vehicle Excise Duty, or VED, to £1 for HGV operators under a car tax holiday.
England World Cup strike revealed in Birmingham on day of quarter-final
Several days of cancellations, reduced services, late starts and early finishes are expected on the Midland rail network
Andy Burnham planning 'necessary' DWP shake-up as soon as he's Prime Minister
Mr Milburn, who released a report in May laying bare the NEET crisis, said he thought Burnham accepted changing the benefits system was “absolutely necessary”.
Tragedy as body pulled from Edgbaston Reservoir
The emergency services were called to the popular lake
Further delays expected for Erdington Baths regeneration as council admits 'project may change'
Birmingham Council acknowledged the project's budget 'is now under-pressure'
Tributes left at scene of fatal stabbing as three people arrested
A man in his 20s died after suffering an injury to his chest
She scammed DWP out of £37,000 PIP - but video from pub exposed her
Brazen Tina Farnsowrth cheated the DWP out of £37,000 in the form of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Killer in 'Freddy Krueger top' who torched random Wednesbury home jailed for 25 years
Andrew Gorrell, 55, travelled more than 70 miles before setting fire to the home of pensioners John and Doreen Edwards
Rachel Reeves confirms new 22 per cent tax before leaving as Chancellor
The Chancellor is set to exit Downing Street later this month
British Passport rule change from 2028 with grace period scrapped
British passport holders living in the EU still qualify for “home fee” status at UK universities
Thug punches Morrisons worker and threatens to stab Co-op staff in robberies
A robber who threatened and attacked staff at two leading supermarket shops has now been put behind bars
Department for Education confirms new school uniform rule in England from September
New legislation on school uniforms is set to come in at the beginning of next term.
Wolverhampton fire live as 1,000 tonnes of recycling materials goes up in flames at skip firm
West Midlands Fire Service was called to the scene at around 4.25am
41 schools cancel sports day with third 34C UK heatwave set to hit
In guidance issued on Friday, the Department for Education said schools could reschedule “physical activity”, including sports days, in hot weather.
'Avoid the area' warning as Wolverhampton roads closed due to fire at Wolverhampton skip firm
West Midlands Fire Service was called to the scene at around 4.25am
'Cheapest' cars to own named on new list - Volkswagen and Peugeot included
Your choice of car can be the difference between spending thousands more pounds every year