Romance fraudster jailed for 17 years as scams surge
A con artist who stole £900k from women via dating apps is jailed for 17 years. Experts warn romance scams targeting over-55s rose by 52% last year. Learn how to protect yourself.
A con artist who stole £900k from women via dating apps is jailed for 17 years. Experts warn romance scams targeting over-55s rose by 52% last year. Learn how to protect yourself.
Labour's Culture Secretary is reviewing BBC funding, with free TV licences for those on benefits among options. Could a £174.50 fee change ease the burden on poorer households?
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UK households may be eligible for TV Licence refunds up to £174.50. Learn about the criteria and how Labour's BBC charter review could change the broadcaster's future funding.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy launches a decade review of the BBC's funding, considering adverts and subscription tiers. Have your say in the public consultation.
A new petition calls on the Labour government to allow standard car licence holders to drive motorhomes up to 4250kg, aligning with EU proposals. Over 1,500 have signed.
A major legal change for primate owners in the UK comes into force in April 2026. Find out if you need a licence, how to apply, and the penalties for non-compliance.
The DWP is informing retirees aged 80+ they may claim an extra £422.80 per month via the Over 80 Pension. Eligibility depends on your basic State Pension amount. Find out if you qualify.
Pensioners aged 80+ receiving a low basic State Pension may qualify for a monthly top-up of up to £422.80 from the DWP. Check your eligibility now.
A stark warning is issued as thousands of state pensioners die with outstanding mortgage debt, leaving families to foot the bill. Discover the scale of the crisis and the call for new lending solutions.
Millions of UK households face a new TV Licence hike in 2026, pushing the annual cost above £180. The rise, linked to inflation, could see more people cancelling. Read the full details.
UK considers new driving laws for over-70s as data reveals they represent 13% of road fatalities. Read the full report findings and potential changes.
The Prince of Wales in West Bromwich could be permanently shut down after door staff used 'excessive force' and a weapon in a violent incident. Read the full story and the upcoming council decision.
Thousands of older motorists have had driving licences revoked or refused by the DVLA due to eyesight standards. Discover the data and potential new laws.
Exclusive data reveals a worrying increase in drivers aged 70+ not renewing their licences, potentially making them illegal on UK roads. Learn the rules and how to renew.
A Birmingham bar has been ordered to shut after a serious assault. Police raised 'serious concerns' leading to a 28-day licence suspension. Read the full details.
A cross-party MPs' inquiry warns thousands aged 60-64 risk falling into poverty as the state pension age rises to 67. Read the urgent call for a government strategy.
New DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend driving licences for benefit fraud are now law. Find out which three benefits are in the spotlight first.
Exclusive DVLA figures reveal a sharp rise in drivers failing to renew their licence at 70, potentially making them illegal motorists. Learn the rules to stay legal on UK roads.
A man was seriously injured in a stabbing at Melvic's Lounge in Birmingham. Police are investigating and have called for an urgent review of the venue's licence. Read the latest details.
Older pensioners on low incomes can eliminate their £180 BBC TV Licence fee by claiming Pension Credit. The DWP says the application takes just 16 minutes on average.
Eligible pensioners aged 80+ can claim an extra £422.80 per month to top up low state pension payments. Learn about the DWP's Over 80 Pension, eligibility, and how to claim.
A Staffordshire angler's aggressive 30-minute tirade at an Environment Agency officer over a missing rod licence has resulted in a £1,994 legal bill. Read the full story.
A parliamentary petition calls on the Labour government to mandate driving retests for drivers aged 70 and over to improve road safety. 10,000 signatures needed for a response.
Soaring costs and test backlogs force thousands to give up on driving. New research reveals nearly a quarter of young adults have no plans to learn. Read the full story.
The DVLA's latest medical report warns drivers with diabetes they must cease driving if dependent on glucose monitor alarms. New guidance outlines strict rules for insulin-treated bus and lorry drivers. Read the full update.
The DVLA warns drivers aged 70 and over to renew their driving licence. The free online process is quick and secure. Check if you need to renew now to stay legal on the road.
The Home Office is calling for two Birmingham shops to be shut down after discovering failed asylum seekers working illegally. Read the full investigation details.
An 82-year-old Walsall woman describes her life as 'hell' after a two-year neighbour dispute turned violent, leaving her with injuries and police involvement. Read the full story.
An investigation reveals hundreds of motorists over 70 failed to renew their driving licences as required by law. Discover the potential road safety implications and new government plans.