23 conditions for £368/month DWP ESA
A list of 23 medical condition categories could make UK residents eligible for up to £368 per month via DWP's Employment and Support Allowance. Check if you qualify.
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Tax breaks urged for over-60s to return to work
A House of Lords committee warns the UK is 'alarmingly unprepared' for an ageing society and calls for tax incentives to keep older workers employed. Read the urgent recommendations.
1 in 3 UK adults to change jobs, seek purpose
A new government survey reveals 39% of working-age adults in England and Wales plan to switch jobs within a year, with 78% seeking roles that make a positive difference. Deputy PM David Lammy urges them to consider 'extraordinary' probation careers.
Brits plan £5,517 travel spend despite financial worries
New Nationwide research reveals UK spending priorities for 2026, with travel topping the list despite cost-of-living pressures. Discover how budgets are shifting.
FTSE 100 bosses overtake UK average salary in 3 days
New research reveals FTSE 100 chief executives' pay surpasses the average UK worker's annual salary by Tuesday lunchtime. Discover the figures and the call for reform.
Worst 10 Midlands GP Surgeries Named Ahead of 2026 Survey
The annual GP Patient Survey for 2026 is now open. We reveal the ten West Midlands surgeries with the lowest patient ratings from 2025. Share your views to shape local healthcare.
Man prefers prison to struggle of finding work after release
Iain Macpherson, freed after 22 years for murder, claims the stigma of his life sentence makes employment and housing impossible, leaving him wishing for recall.
Birmingham's 10 hardest-to-contact GP surgeries revealed
New NHS survey data reveals the Birmingham GP practices patients find most difficult to contact by phone and online. See the full list of the top 10.
Snow Disruption: Your Rights for Missing Work
Parts of the West Midlands woke to snow. Acas explains your employment rights if severe weather prevents you from travelling to your job. Know your options.
Midlands firms hit with huge fines for illegal workers
Home Office raids lead to hefty fines for businesses hiring illegal workers in the Midlands. Discover the penalties and the government's crackdown on unlawful employment.
Santander: Brits More Inclined to Festive Kindness
A new Santander poll reveals over a third of Brits perform more random acts of kindness at Christmas, from charity donations to checking on neighbours. Discover the heartwarming data.
Survey reveals the UK's most unwanted Christmas gifts
A new survey reveals the most disappointing Christmas gifts Brits received in 2024, from used pyjamas to rotten fruit. Find out what people did with their unwanted presents.
Barclays: Labour Budget Boosts Business Investment Confidence
Barclays research reveals the Labour Autumn Budget has provided clarity for 42% of UK firms, spurring investment in AI and cybersecurity. Discover the key findings and business sentiment.
Gen Z 'Not Got the Message' on Drink-Driving
A new poll reveals a worrying gap in Gen Z's understanding of drink-driving dangers, with many seeing it as more acceptable. Read the full findings and expert reaction.
Worst Christmas gifts: Used pyjamas and rotten fruit revealed
A fifth of Brits got unwanted Christmas presents in 2024, from used pyjamas to a Spurs book for a Chelsea fan. Discover the worst gifts and what to do with them.
Brits to slash spending on takeaways and nights out in 2026
A new survey reveals 30% of Brits plan to cut discretionary spending in 2026 to prioritise investing, as living costs rise. Discover the key areas facing the chop.
Four New UK Employment Rules Start April 2026
From day-one sick pay to paternity leave rights, discover the four key employment law changes set for April 2026 and the political row surrounding the government's U-turn on unfair dismissal.
New £12.71 minimum wage rule sparks business alarm
The UK's new National Living Wage rises to £12.71 in April, but experts warn it could fuel inflation and decimate youth job markets. Read the full analysis.
Midlands Towns Among UK's Happiest Places to Live
Leamington Spa and Lichfield rank in the UK's top 12 happiest places, based on a major resident survey. Discover which other Midlands towns made the list.
Earthquake strikes towns in northern England overnight
A rare earthquake shook towns across northern England late last night, with the epicentre near Burnley. Residents reported violent shaking and minor damage. Read the full report.
Noel is Britain's most festive street name
Ordnance Survey reveals the UK's most Christmassy street names, with Noel topping the list. Discover which festive roads and counties are celebrating all year round.
Second Lancashire quake in two weeks shakes homes
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the Silverdale coast, waking residents with a 'sharp jolt' and rattling homes. It's the second tremor to hit the area this month.
Christmas Under Threat for 6 in 10 Parents, Says Nationwide
A stark Nationwide Building Society survey reveals the cost of living crisis is forcing parents to make tough sacrifices this Christmas, with spending gaps widening. Discover the impact and how to help.
Chatten Free School Creates Work Experience for Autistic Youth
Chatten Free School in Witham is transforming lives by providing vital work experience for autistic students with complex needs. Local businesses are urged to help create meaningful community roles.
New Essex hub tackles unemployment for young adults with learning difficulties
A new enterprise hub in Essex, Hope Park, is creating vital career pathways for young adults with learning difficulties, challenging the shocking 95% unemployment rate. Discover how this project is changing lives.
Majority of Brits Trust BBC News, Survey Finds
New research reveals majority public satisfaction with BBC News quality and trust, despite facing criticism and a lawsuit from Donald Trump. Explore the full findings and expert analysis.
Govt plans to scrap unfair dismissal compensation cap
The Labour government is proposing to remove the £118,000 cap on unfair dismissal payouts, a move businesses fear could lead to unlimited compensation claims. Learn the details and timeline.
Major Review into Rising Youth Inactivity Launched
A major independent review, led by Alan Milburn, will investigate the surge in young people not in work or education. The probe aims to tackle 'uncomfortable truths' and find solutions.
Midlands Best and Worst Places to Live 2025 Revealed
Leamington Spa named the best place to live in the Midlands, while Walsall ranks among the nation's least happy towns in Rightmove's 2025 survey. See the full list.
ESA benefit ends: Switch to Universal Credit or lose payments
Thousands on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) must act on migration notices to switch to Universal Credit before payments stop. Final deadlines loom this December.
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