Home Bargains confirms 18 new store locations
Discount retail giant Home Bargains has announced the exact sites for 18 new stores across the UK, with ambitions to grow its estate to 1,000 shops. Read the full list of locations here.
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Former Beales store in Lowestoft up for sale
The long-vacant Beales department store in Lowestoft is on the market for £895,000, years after closure and a council flats plan stalled. Read the full story.
Cold Weather Payments doubled to £50 for 6,000 homes
The DWP has issued doubled £50 Cold Weather Payments to 6,000 households across 18 postcodes. Check the full list to see if your area is eligible for the increased support this winter.
Cold Weather Payments Triggered for 728 UK Postcodes
The DWP is issuing £25 Cold Weather Payments to 728 postcodes. Find out if your area is eligible for support with winter energy bills. Check the full list now.
Cold Weather Payments Triggered for 21 English Counties
Over 700,000 UK households are set to receive a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Check if your postcode is among the 697 areas affected across 21 counties.
Claim missing £300 Winter Fuel Payment by Jan 28
The DWP urges pensioners missing their Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 to contact the helpline by January 28, 2026. Check eligibility and claim details here.
539 postcodes get DWP Cold Weather Payments
The DWP has triggered Cold Weather Payments for 539 postcodes after freezing temperatures. Some areas will receive £50. Check the full list to see if you're eligible.
Teachers banned for child abuse keep pensions
Exclusive: Over 150 teachers barred for sexual misconduct since 2015, yet none have lost their taxpayer-funded pensions. Calls grow for urgent government action.
Birmingham misses out on DWP Cold Weather Payments
Revealed: The specific reason Birmingham residents are not receiving the £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment, while other West Midlands areas are. Find out the strict temperature rules.
Pensioner's six-month wait for DWP underpayment answer
A furious retiree waited half a year for the DWP to respond to a state pension underpayment query. Pensions expert Becky O'Connor intervened. Read the full story.
DWP Winter Fuel Payment Increase for State Pensioners
Thousands of state pensioners will see their Winter Fuel Payment rise by £100 to £300 this winter. Find out if your birth year qualifies you for the extra DWP support.
DWP January State Pension Dates Set by NI Number
Your National Insurance number's final two digits determine when your DWP state pension arrives in January. Learn your payment day and key pension facts.
House of Fraser confirms Plymouth store closure for 2026
House of Fraser will shut its Plymouth department store in March 2026, leaving just 11 UK locations. The retailer has closed nearly 50 stores since 2018. Read the latest details.
MPs to debate four-day school week petition
MPs will debate a petition signed by thousands demanding a four-day school week to tackle teacher burnout. The government opposes the move, citing childcare and economic impacts.
DWP Christmas Bonus: 24 benefit groups warned to check
Recipients of 24 DWP benefits are urged to contact officials if their £10 Christmas Bonus hasn't arrived. Find out if you're eligible and what action to take.
Bedbound woman told by DWP to get a job
A severely disabled woman from Worcester, who is largely bedbound, has had her Universal Credit suspended after the DWP said she was fit for work. Read her distressing story and the department's apology.
Why shoppers queued for new Birmingham shops in 2025
Shoppers queued overnight for new Birmingham store openings in 2025. The secret? Generous free goodie bags for early customers. Discover which brands drew the biggest crowds and what's coming in 2026.
Govt rejects law for reporting cat road accidents
The Labour government has refused to mandate reporting of cat collisions, citing enforcement challenges. Over 10,000 campaigners demanded change. Read the full story.
Bullring's 2025 Transformation: New Stores & Highlights
From Uniqlo's flagship to a huge Selfridges beauty hall, discover all the major retail changes that reshaped Birmingham's Bullring in 2025. See the full list of new openings.
Plymouth House of Fraser 'Closing Down' Sign Sparks Fears
A 'closing down' notice has appeared at Plymouth's House of Fraser, suggesting a March 2026 closure. Shoppers are concerned as the building is for sale for £3m. Read the latest.
State pension age to rise from 66 to 67 starting 2026
The DWP confirms the state pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between April 2026 and 2028. Find out how the phased change affects your retirement plans.
Thousands get DWP benefits early due to New Year bank holiday
Thousands on Universal Credit and other DWP benefits will receive payments on December 31 instead of January 1 due to the New Year's Day bank holiday. Find out which benefits are affected and what support is available.
DWP training targets 2.8 million on long-term sick
The DWP is rolling out free occupational health training for 5,000 line managers to help small businesses support staff and reduce long-term sickness absences. Read the full story.
27 New Stores Opened at Bullring & Grand Central
Bullring & Grand Central in Birmingham welcomed 27 new stores in 2025, from Uniqlo to Pizza Pilgrims. Discover the full list of exciting retail arrivals.
Major Motability Scheme update for PIP claimants due
A significant update on the Motability Scheme is coming this Thursday, following Autumn Budget tax changes. The new Winter price list will be published on January 1.
Oliver Bonas announces new UK store openings and relocations
Oliver Bonas reveals a wave of new store openings and relocations across England and Scotland before year-end, with 20 more planned for 2025. Discover the full list of locations.
Major Review of DWP's £83 Carer's Allowance Overpayments
A major review finds 210,000 Carer's Allowance overpayments. The DWP will now reassess 185,000 cases. Discover the details and what it means for unpaid carers.
Every new shop and restaurant that opened at Merry Hill in 2025
A complete guide to all the major new openings at Merry Hill shopping centre in 2025, from Flying Tiger to Slim Chickens, plus what's coming in 2026. Discover the latest retail and dining options.
Lincoln DWP staff to strike for two weeks in office closure row
DWP urged to rethink Lincoln office closure as PCS union announces two-week strike from January 5th. Union says cost-cutting move 'makes little sense' and will lose vital experience.
Pensioners confused by DWP's £10 festive payment
UK state pensioners express confusion over a £10 DWP Christmas bonus, with critics calling the £186m annual cost wasteful. Discover the full story.
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