Birmingham City Council is considering a full investigation into the collapse of Midland Livings, a supported housing firm linked to claims of threats, arson, and a £12m debt. Read the latest.
New laws grant the DWP powers to reclaim cash directly from bank accounts of benefit cheats and check financial data to verify claims. Find out how the crackdown works.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
Architect argues co-living spaces offer affordable city-centre homes for key workers, freeing up family housing and reducing congestion. Is this the solution Bristol needs?
UK parents could receive £173 or more monthly from HMRC Child Benefit. Check your eligibility for children under 16 or in approved education. Claim what you're owed today.
A Birmingham supported housing firm has gone bust, owing over £12.2m. Administrators report threats, arson, and intimidation of vulnerable tenants. Read the full investigation.
The DWP is adjusting payment dates for 12 key benefits in December due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out when you'll be paid and what to do if your money is late.
MPs warn new DWP powers to scan bank accounts could lead to 100,000 innocent benefit claimants being wrongly investigated. Learn how this affects civil liberties.
Birmingham's Druid's Heath regeneration plan for 3,500 new homes, including 51% affordable housing, has been approved. Discover the details and resident concerns.
Rhianon Elizabeth from Leeds announces plans for third child after Labour government removes two-child benefit cap. Read about the controversial reaction and policy changes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' decision to scrap the two-child benefit limit is defended as 'targeted and fair' by experts, with 70% of gains going to working families. Discover how this change tackles child poverty.
Money expert Martin Lewis clarifies how the scrapping of the two-child benefit limit in the Autumn Budget will affect UK households. Find out what changes and what it means for your family finances.
Bromsgrove MP Bradley Thomas campaigns to protect the green belt, urging the government to reverse Birmingham's reduced housing target. Over 5,600 back his petition.
Dudley Council tenants face a 4.8% rent increase, averaging £4.76 more per week. Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget could add another £2, pushing bills even higher. Discover the full impact.
New data reveals a 13% surge in West Midlands children living in temporary accommodation. Mayor's social housing plan aims to tackle the growing crisis.
A woman who booked a flight but never flew had her Child Benefit stopped. HMRC faces a data protection probe over 23,500 similar cases. Discover the fallout.
HMRC urges UK households to call between 8am and 9am for quicker help with the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Learn about the income thresholds and repayment rules.
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
Wiltshire Council mandates social housing in new developments as 'affordable' homes prove unaffordable. Discover the policy shift impacting developers and residents.
MP demands immediate government action as 23,500 families wrongly lose Child Benefit due to flawed travel data. Read the full investigation into this benefits system failure.
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
UK families to see a rise in Child Benefit payments from April 2025. Find out the new weekly rates and how to protect your State Pension eligibility.
Birmingham City Council will completely refurbish a widower's mould-ridden council house after his 'inhumane' living conditions were exposed. 67-year-old John Marshall will be moved to temporary accommodation during the works.
UK landlords are accelerating property sales before the Renters' Rights Act takes effect on May 1, potentially creating a housing market surge. Experts warn this could reduce rental supply and push up costs for tenants.
Labour government reveals timeline for Renters' Rights Act, banning no-fault evictions and introducing £40,000 fines. Discover the 7 key changes for UK tenants.
Historic Renters' Rights Act becomes law on 1 May 2026, banning Section 21 evictions and protecting 11 million tenants across England. Discover your new rights.
FTSE250 housebuilder Persimmon reports 15% sales growth to £2.79bn despite Budget concerns and consumer confidence dip. Discover how the York-based firm is navigating market headwinds.
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. The development promises regeneration benefits while acknowledging heritage concerns.
Mortgage expert Sam Fox explains the crucial expenses to consider when buying through shared ownership schemes. Essential reading for UK first-time buyers.
Property experts call on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to abolish stamp duty, saving households £16,000. Will the Autumn Budget bring a property tax revolution?