Community
Birmingham landlord investigated over PS5 offer to homeless tenants
Community Supportive Housing Ltd faces investigation after TikTok ad offered homeless people a PS5, holiday or £500 to move in and stay four months. Birmingham City Council condemns the rewards.
Business
EasyJet to cover cost of new-born babies' passports in cost of living move
EasyJet will cover the £66.50 UK child passport fee for babies up to 18 months old when parents book an easyJet holiday before November 26.
Culture
KGJ Insurance launches £2,000 Stourbridge mural competition
KGJ Insurance invites artists to design a new Stourbridge-themed mural for its town-centre building, with a £2,000 prize for the winning entry and £100 for three highly commended artists.
Politics
DWP warned over strict new benefit fraud powers for claimants
The DWP faces warnings over new powers to access bank accounts and seize cash from Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA claimants suspected of fraud.
Sport
Health
Christa Pike speaks after botched execution attempt
Christa Pike, who survived two lethal injections in Tennessee, can now speak in full sentences and walk more independently, her attorney confirmed.
Dudley carers urged to join national support survey
Unpaid carers in Dudley can share experiences in a national survey running until December 14, piloted by six West Midlands councils to improve care support.
State pension rise to £250.70 a week from April
State pensioners born after 1951 will receive £250.70 a week from April, a 3.9% increase under the triple lock, up from £241.30.
DWP to give £736 extra per child in UC childcare change
Universal Credit claimants will be able to claim an extra £736 per additional child in childcare costs under a DWP rule change to be confirmed before April.
DWP corrects Pension Credit: 33,500 awards, not applications
The DWP issued a correction on October 19, clarifying that 33,500 extra Pension Credit awards were made, not applications, following its awareness campaign.
UK Geography Quiz: How Well Do You Know Britain?
Rivers, mountains, capitals and landmarks across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Test your knowledge of UK geography from Land's End to Ben Nevis.