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Reform UK announces plans to create a new criminal offence for civil servants who 'dishonestly' grant asylum to sex offenders, with potential jail time. Read the full story.
Reform UK announces plans to create a new criminal offence for civil servants who 'dishonestly' grant asylum to sex offenders, with potential jail time. Read the full story.
Female council workers across the UK have won over £1 billion in back pay after a major GMB union campaign. Discover the details and what it means for 2026.
The DWP is urging nearly one million eligible pensioner couples over 66 to claim Pension Credit, a benefit worth up to £4,300 annually that also unlocks free TV licences and council tax reductions.
The DWP is launching home visits to assist vulnerable households with benefit claims. Find out if you qualify, how visits work, and what happens during an appointment.
A coroner urges action on graduated driving licences after three teens died in a Warwickshire crash. Could new drivers face passenger bans?
An easyJet flight from Malaga to Gatwick was dramatically stopped after cabin crew suspected an elderly passenger was dead. The airline and passengers give conflicting accounts of the shocking incident.
Shocked passengers describe how an 89-year-old woman was allegedly wheeled onto an easyJet flight from Malaga after she had died. The flight was cancelled and all passengers disembarked.
The DWP faces pressure to reform the welfare system after a sharp rise in ADHD-related PIP claims. Experts warn of unsustainable spending impacting other public services.
HarperCollins will publish no new titles by David Walliams following allegations he harassed junior female employees. The children's author was reportedly unaware of an investigation. Read the full story.
Shocked passengers claim an 89-year-old British woman was already deceased when relatives boarded her on a Malaga to Gatwick flight, causing a 12-hour delay. Read the full investigation.
Official figures project a surge in DWP disability claimants, with one in eight UK households set to receive payments by 2030. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
DWP data reveals a 16,000 surge in ADHD PIP claims. Experts urge benefit system reform to control spiralling welfare costs. Read the full analysis.
The DWP reveals four common errors causing PIP claim failures, with over 300,000 rejected last year. Learn how to detail your condition's daily impact to secure vital support.
Consumer group Which? exposes three major home insurers accepting less than half of claims. Discover the firms named and what it means for your policy. Read the full report now.
New data reveals over 5,000 people now receive benefits for obesity, costing nearly £144m since 2019. The North West has the highest number of claimants. Discover the regional breakdown and expert analysis.
Birmingham City Council leaders faced intense public anger over the year-long bins strike, which has cost over £14 million. Read the full details of the heated meeting.
Reform UK councillor accuses Tories of 'misogynistic bullying' over MP attack. Row erupts over future of Sedgley's Ladies Walk centre. Read the full story.
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste for making misleading environmental claims. Read the full details of the rulings.
New DWP data reveals a sharp 60% rise in PIP claims for obesity since 2019, with over 4,400 now receiving the benefit. Explore the regional breakdown and political response.
Turning off heating or skipping boiler servicing could breach policy conditions and invalidate home insurance coverage for water damage, Defaqto warns.
Dragon Phoenix Massage in Solihull has been permanently closed after a public disturbance and exploitation claims. Discover the full story behind the police investigation.
A benefits influencer helping people with ADHD claim DWP support criticises Labour's 'disgusting' cuts. Discover the impact on disabled claimants.
Birmingham's B15 postcode has the highest burglary rate in Britain. Police data reveals the streets hit and a shocking £12k gold theft case. Share your story.
Labour MP Sonia Kumar hits back at Dudley Conservatives after being accused of misleading Parliament over Ladies Walk Health Centre closure claims. Get the full story.
A 76-year-old British man is missing after falling from the Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship near the Canary Islands. A major search operation has been stood down for the night. Read the latest updates.
The UK government announces new national minimum standards for taxi and private hire vehicle licensing to strengthen passenger safety. Learn how this crackdown affects you.
EasyJet CEO cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against hiking air passenger duty ahead of Budget, as airline posts £665m profit and announces 16 new summer routes from UK airports.
A 73-year-old Australian man is missing after falling from the Disney Wonder cruise ship. Crews searched for five hours but were unable to locate him. Read the full story.
West Midlands Metro launches safety campaign targeting dangerous behaviour around tram doors. New videos show proper etiquette ahead of Birmingham Eastside extension opening.
Birmingham Uber users have the third lowest passenger ratings in the UK. Discover the city's score and expert tips on how to improve your rider etiquette.