Three DWP benefits could deny £25 cold weather cash
People on Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance and ESA may need to apply for £25 Cold Weather Payments or risk missing out. Learn if you qualify and how to claim.
People on Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance and ESA may need to apply for £25 Cold Weather Payments or risk missing out. Learn if you qualify and how to claim.
Exclusive: Patient survey reveals Birmingham GP surgeries with the poorest ratings. Discover if your local practice made the list as government plans service overhaul.
The DWP is phasing out legacy benefits. If you receive a migration letter, you must act to continue receiving financial support. Call 0800 169 0328 for help.
Parts of Birmingham have some of the worst unemployment rates in England, with Perry Barr at 15.4%. Discover the latest figures and the government's response.
Four out of five UK motorists report being blinded by headlight glare, prompting a government review. Discover the proposed changes and how they could affect you.
Amy McDonald, 36, transforms her career despite Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and endometriosis. Discover how specialist support helped her achieve digital marketing success and award recognition.
New data shows 43% of Britons support raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph, with a clear generational and gender divide. Discover the arguments for and against this potential change.
A minor 0.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Anglesey. Discover the details of the tremor and the scientific research into solar activity links.
New research reveals 43% of British drivers want the motorway speed limit raised to 80mph. Discover why modern cars and European standards are driving calls for change.
Former West Midlands Police inspector Khizra Bano receives substantial settlement after discrimination claims. Read the full story of her two-decade service battle.
Surrey Chambers of Commerce launches Quarterly Economic Survey and announces key business events including budget analysis and Christmas networking. Join Surrey's business community.
Employment and Support Allowance claimants must switch to Universal Credit by deadline or risk losing payments. Learn how to protect your benefits.
Business confidence in Yorkshire and Humber reaches eight-month high as new orders increase for first time since March, NatWest survey reveals. Discover the regional economic outlook.
New ONS data reveals Wales has the highest unemployment rate of any UK nation at 5.7%, its highest level outside the pandemic in nearly a decade. Explore the figures and political reactions.
The NatWest Growth Tracker reveals the North West economy is stabilising with slower declines in activity and employment. Business optimism is rising. Sign up for our newsletters for more regional analysis.
The North East economy has returned to growth, outpacing the UK average. Business confidence hits a four-year high, fuelling renewed employment. Discover the key findings.
Exclusive investigation reveals how soaring inflation and inadequate state pension payments are driving record numbers of retirees back into employment to make ends meet.
An innovative partnership between Black Country organisations and KIC Radio is transforming youth employment support, creating new opportunities and breaking down barriers for young job seekers across the region.
The government is replacing traditional sick notes with a new digital system designed to get people back to work faster. Find out how the major DWP changes will affect you.
Online fashion giant ASOS announces significant workforce reduction affecting 500 roles across UK operations, including key Birmingham distribution centres, as part of cost-cutting measures.
New research reveals Britain's surprising car confession - millions of motorists are using their vehicles as personal sanctuaries to escape daily stress and find moments of tranquillity.
Groundbreaking survey reveals alarming knowledge gap about testosterone among British men, with many misunderstanding its vital functions in male health and wellbeing.
New research reveals thousands of UK employees are working for less than the legal minimum wage, with Birmingham and West Midlands workers among the worst affected. Discover which sectors are most at risk.
Facebook's parent company Meta confirms significant workforce reduction affecting London operations as tech giant continues global restructuring programme.
New survey reveals British business confidence has hit rock bottom as companies grapple with mounting tax pressures and economic uncertainty, threatening investment and growth.
Sandwell Council has refused controversial plans to convert a Wednesbury industrial estate into 173 apartments, citing concerns about losing employment space and inadequate infrastructure.
In a major employment rights overhaul, millions of UK workers can now demand flexible arrangements from day one and challenge employer refusals. Discover how this DWP policy change empowers employees.
Regional airline Eastern Airways has confirmed devastating job cuts affecting the majority of its workforce as part of a significant operational overhaul following route reductions.
New research reveals a worrying digital skills gap as AI transforms workplaces, with millions of UK workers struggling to adapt to emerging technologies.
Shocking new research reveals secondary school students are reading significantly less for enjoyment, with screen time and academic pressure blamed for the dramatic decline.