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DWP rule which hikes people's Universal Credit payments by £271

Those on the old health element (limited capability for work element (LCW)) are paid £158 a month.

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HMRC guarantees payments for 'next three years' with July 3 deadline issued

Government has announced £11 million in grant funding available to help customers who need extra support.

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Car thief in Birmingham hunted – CCTV appeal

Police have said '[we] appreciate that the image isn't very clear but hope that someone will recognise the man'

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New £250 rule for five million households in England coming in a year early

Homeowners could see their ground rents capped a year earlier than expected.

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Palestinian councillor in new Birmingham coalition cabinet under fire over 'antisemitism'

Jewish community leaders voice 'great concern' over appointment of lifelong pro Palestine activist Kamel Hawwash to Lib Dems/Greens coalition cabinet at Birmingham City Council

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DWP announces unexpected payments set to be sent out this Friday

The payments are administered and distributed by the DWP

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Police issue 'do not' warning over former asylum seeker hotel in Telford

A number of individuals were said to have attempted to enter the hotel 'under the assumption it was abandoned'

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Two taken to hospital after Birmingham flat fire

Some four fire crews were called to a flat blaze which led to one person being rescued and two taken to hospital

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Major Midlands airport shuts as Take That took 'last flight'

Coventry Airport will permanently shut down on June 11

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State pensioners born after 1951 hit with £22 limit from HMRC

The standard UK income tax Personal Allowance currently sits at £12,570

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DWP to seize £160 from state pensioners every fortnight in 'alarming' crackdown

"I was alarmed to receive a letter on April 22"

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Nationwide paying £100 Fairer Share Payments from Wednesday - millions to get cash

Payments will be entering bank accounts this week

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Jack and Sharon Osbourne slam AI Ozzy backlash saying 'it will be tasteful' and 'no cash grab'

The Black Sabbath frontman died in July 2025 weeks after the band's final performance

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Man rushed to hospital after emergency services called to Oldbury

Medics found a man in a 'potentially serious condition'

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Free bus pass age rule change now in force for millions of passengers in England

The Department for Transport has confirmed the free bus pass age will be hiked to match the state pension age.

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Woman sexually assaulted in New Street Birmingham in late-night attack

Police officers would like to speak to this man in connection with a sex attack on a usually busy city centre street

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DWP confirms automatic bonus payments for state pensioners on 11 benefits

DWP has confirmed that pensioners who are eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment will receive between £100 and £300 in the 2026/27 tax year.

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Hammer-wielding man threatened to kill rival at Midlands BP garage

There had been 'bad blood' between Martin Sigley and his victim 'for a while', a court heard

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Rachel Reeves confirms how state pensioners will be impacted by new 2027 cash ISA rules

New rules will come as a blow to millions of savers

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HMRC confirms £45 weekly handout for UK households after April rule change

HMRC, the Labour Party government's tax arm, is hiking Child Benefit for the coming year.