Housebuilder raises £55k for breast cancer charity
Persimmon Homes Midlands staff raised £55,314 for Coppafeel! in 2025, inspired by a colleague's breast cancer diagnosis. Funds will boost vital awareness for young people.
Persimmon Homes Midlands staff raised £55,314 for Coppafeel! in 2025, inspired by a colleague's breast cancer diagnosis. Funds will boost vital awareness for young people.
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.
Carers speak out after receiving brutal DWP letters demanding thousands in overpayments due to a 'cliff edge' earnings rule. Read the full story of the ongoing scandal.
Former Apprentice star Aleksandra King interviews Lewis Raymond Taylor, subject of Netflix's 'The Psychopath Life Coach', on her top UK business podcast. Discover his journey from prison to a £25m empire.
Key DWP payments, including Winter Fuel Payments and the £10 Christmas Bonus, are due to land in bank accounts before January 1, 2026. Check the full list of qualifying benefits and payment details here.
A 64-year-old woman admitted dishonestly claiming benefits. Her case emerges as the government unveils new powers to disqualify serious fraudsters from driving.
Millions of DWP claimants will see their benefit payments arrive early due to the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out the new payment dates and what to do if your money is late.
Young people on Universal Credit must accept job offers or risk losing benefits under a new government scheme aiming to cut welfare bills and boost workforce numbers. Read the full details.
Worcestershire County Council is investigating AI to ease social workers' admin burden, but councillors warn professional judgement must be preserved. Read the latest.
The DWP's Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit pays £225.30 weekly to those under state pension age with one of 70 eligible conditions. Find out if you can claim.
Two Midlands mothers share their journey from isolation to optimism after completing a work academy with East Midlands Railway. Discover how sector-based programmes are creating pathways to jobs.
UK state pensioners are being alerted that savings over £10,000 can reduce their Pension Credit income. Experts call the unchanged limit 'unfair' as it erodes vital benefits.
A 13-year-old's solo Christmas campaign for Feeding Families yielded an astonishing mountain of food donations, set to help hundreds. Discover how one young person sparked community action.
The DWP is issuing a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus to claimants on 24 specific benefits. Find out if you qualify and when to expect the payment.
Erica Crompton explains why claiming benefits leaves her better off than a taxed wage, as the DWP faces a major welfare shake-up under Labour. Read her full story.
Over 114,000 people on Universal Credit, ESA and Incapacity Benefit are awaiting vital Work Capability Assessments, the DWP has confirmed. Read the latest figures and what's being done.
New DWP figures reveal over 114,000 people on key benefits are waiting for a Work Capability Assessment. Get the latest on the assessment backlog and what it means for claimants.
The DWP has called a WASPI campaign update a 'mischaracterisation' after it agreed to withdraw a judicial review. The government commits to a fresh decision within 12 weeks.
A man in his 60s suffered serious injuries after being hit by a bus outside Digbeth Coach Station. Police confirm he is stable. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A man in his 60s is in a stable condition after being struck by a bus outside Digbeth Coach Station. Police are appealing for witnesses to the serious incident.
The DWP's tax-free Christmas Bonus is arriving for eligible claimants. Discover the 24 qualifying benefits, payment dates, and what to do if you haven't received yours. Get the full facts here.
A last-minute court hearing has been scheduled in the WASPI women's fight for £2,950 DWP compensation. The judicial review continues as campaigners seek justice.
New analysis reveals a stark gap in state support, with retirees on under £15,003 income receiving £7,754 less annually than wealthier OAPs. Discover the figures and why checking eligibility is crucial.
Thousands of UK carers face huge debts after DWP benefit overpayments. A 60-year-old woman caring for her family must repay £1,623. Read the shocking review findings.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to eligible claimants, including those on PIP, DLA and ESA. Find out if you qualify and what to do if you don't receive it.
Jeremy Clarkson claims modern Britain makes hard graft 'pointless' for young people. He says he'd stay home if starting his career today. Read his controversial views.
A 'tight-knit' Solihull community helped shut down Dragon Phoenix Massage after reporting suspicious activity and women trafficking. Read how residents took action.
Year 9 students from OneSchool Global's Kenley Campus walked 14.13 miles, raising £2,820 for Teenage Cancer Trust, far exceeding their £250 goal. Read their inspiring story.
A Solihull massage parlour, Dragon Phoenix, has been shut down by court order after police found evidence of illegal sex work and exploitation of Chinese women. Read the full investigation details.
The DWP confirms a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus for millions on qualifying benefits. Payment is automatic for eligible claimants. Find out if you qualify.