Birmingham City Council partners with Keon Homes and Bromford to build 65 high-quality affordable homes in Northfield, including social rent and shared ownership properties. Read more about this key housing initiative.
Tenants face higher rents in 2026 as new property income taxes threaten rental supply, Nationwide warns. Experts say landlords will pass on costs. Read the full analysis.
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.
Rent in the West Midlands has skyrocketed, with five areas seeing increases over 30% since 2021. Average prices now top £1,000 a month. Discover the most affected areas.
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.
Learn which three groups could miss out on automatic £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments and what steps to take to ensure you receive the support during the UK cold snap.
Grainger Plc reports 12% income growth and 20th consecutive dividend rise, defying high interest rates. The build-to-rent leader targets £72m earnings by 2029.
Millions of UK state pensioners are receiving Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300. Check your bank account now as payments continue through November and December.
Thousands of UK households are set to receive £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments as temperatures plummet. Find out if your postcode is eligible and how the scheme works.
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.
Grandparents who provided childcare during the October half-term could be eligible for five key payments worth up to £19,151. Discover how to boost your finances.
The DWP faces calls to permit early State Pension access as the age rises to 67. Experts recommend a 12-year notice period and reduced payments for early claims. Learn the implications.
More than a million UK state pensioners could claim extra £110 weekly through DWP's Attendance Allowance. Check eligibility for this non-means-tested support.
Over 1.2 million people in the UK are receiving DWP PIP payments of up to £749 for over 85 musculoskeletal conditions. Discover if you are eligible for this vital financial support.
The DWP has revealed 13 cardiovascular conditions making people eligible for PIP of up to £187.45 a week. Check if you qualify for this essential financial support.
The 31-storey Lighthaus Tower, featuring 278 apartments and premium amenities, has been completed on Liverpool's Princes Dock, marking a major milestone for the £5bn Liverpool Waters regeneration. Discover how this development is reshaping the city's nort
HMRC begins deducting up to £300 from state pensioners' accounts from Monday. Learn if you're affected and how the new Winter Fuel Payment system works.
The DWP warns of potential Cold Weather Payments as temperatures are set to plummet below freezing next week. Low-income households could receive £25 support. Check if you're eligible.
Discover the 48 health conditions that could secure you up to £5,740 a year from the DWP's Attendance Allowance. Over 1.7 million pensioners already claim. Check your eligibility now.
The DWP will issue £10 Christmas Bonus payments to pensioners and disabled claimants in December. Find out if you qualify and how to claim.
Europe's top defence contractor, BAE Systems, warns the record US government shutdown could delay contract funding and payments. Read the latest on the potential impact.
Millions of UK retirees will see state pension payments rise by £575 annually from April 6, 2026. Discover how the triple lock mechanism delivers this 4.8% increase.
Birmingham households begin receiving £200 hardship grants from today. Funded by DWP, these payments help cover food and energy costs. Check your eligibility now.
Over 622,000 Universal Credit claimants had payments stopped by the DWP for missing interviews. Learn how to avoid sanctions and protect your benefits.
HMRC has apologised and launched an urgent review after incorrectly suspending child benefit for thousands. The tax office vows to update its anti-fraud process. Read the latest.
A TikTok creator receiving £4,300 monthly in Universal Credit has run out of cash and is now crowdfunding for cosmetic surgery, sparking widespread public outrage.
The Bank of England sets out 2025 stablecoin regime to ensure financial stability and foster innovation in UK payments. Public consultation open until February 2026.
Exclusive investigation reveals how HMRC is deducting thousands from state pension payments to recover historic tax debts, leaving retirees facing financial uncertainty. Learn who's at risk and what you can do.
Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see thousands lose crucial financial support as government plans new assessment criteria.
Discover how thousands of Britons over 80 could be missing out on extra state pension payments worth over £100 weekly. Our guide explains eligibility and the simple claims process.