DWP's new anti-fraud powers to save £1.5bn
The DWP unveils a major crackdown on benefit fraud with new data powers to prevent overpayments and recover billions. Discover the new 'no hiding place' measures.
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DWP can now take money from bank accounts to stop benefit fraud
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.
M54 closed eastbound after lorry crash, delays expected
The M54 in Shropshire is closed eastbound after a lorry crash. National Highways warns of delays as recovery work continues. Follow for live updates.
Post Office: Send Christmas Mail Early to Avoid Delays
The Post Office warns UK households to post Christmas gifts by next Monday, December 8, to avoid Royal Mail delays. Act now to ensure festive deliveries.
HMRC Child Benefit: £173+ Monthly Payments Explained
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.
DWP Changes December Benefit Dates for Christmas
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.
DWP benefit 'mass fishing' fears as new bill passes
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.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcode areas
Royal Mail issues urgent warning of significant postal delays affecting 25 locations including Derby and Nottingham. The service apologises and pledges targeted support.
Mum plans pregnancy after benefit cap scrapped
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.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped: Think Tank Backs Move
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.
Birmingham Hospital Ambulance Delays Continue
Ambulances face significant handover delays outside busy Birmingham hospitals, impacting crew wellbeing. Discover the latest data and the new plan to tackle the crisis.
Martin Lewis: Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped Explained
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.
M5 crash: Van overturn causes 90-minute delays
A driver suffered potentially serious injuries after a collision caused a van to overturn on the M5 in Worcestershire. The incident led to 90-minute delays and 7-mile tailbacks during rush hour.
M5 crash: overturned van closes lanes near Worcester
Major delays on M5 northbound after van overturns near Worcester. All lanes closed, 5-mile queues reported. Check live traffic updates for latest travel news.
M54 delays after serious HGV crash damages barrier
Major delays on M54 after HGV crash damages central barrier. One lane closed between J2 and J3. Two people taken to hospital with minor injuries.
M5 closed for 4 hours after serious crash
The M5 northbound was shut for nearly four hours between J14 and J13 following a serious single-vehicle collision. Drivers faced major delays on Sunday morning.
HMRC stops Child Benefit over flight data error
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.
Five-Vehicle Crash Closes Main Birmingham Road
A five-vehicle collision shut Chester Road near Spitfire Island during rush hour, causing major traffic delays. Police confirm no serious injuries. Allow extra travel time.
HMRC's 8am-9am rule for Child Benefit queries
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.
M6 Crash: Two Injured, Major Delays After Collision
Two men injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the M6 northbound near Walsall. Severe 90-minute delays and 8 miles of congestion reported. All lanes now open.
M6 crash: Multi-vehicle collision causes long delays
A serious multi-vehicle collision has shut the M6 northbound between J8 and J9, causing 75-minute delays. Avoid the area and check for updates.
Lawley Middleway crash blocks key Birmingham route
A major crash on Lawley Middleway in Birmingham caused significant rush hour delays, with police closing the road and urging drivers to avoid the area. Find alternative routes.
Lawley Middleway blocked in both directions
A4540 Lawley Middleway in Birmingham is closed between Garrison Circus and Curzon Circus due to a police incident, causing major traffic delays. Avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
HMRC told to act on flawed Child Benefit suspensions
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.
Signal fault disrupts Midlands train services
Rail passengers face major disruption with delays up to 25 minutes due to a signalling fault between Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley. Check before you travel and allow extra time.
HMRC Child Benefit flaw stops payments for families
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.
HMRC to increase Child Benefit payments from April
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.
BHX Monorail Delays: Extended Waits Until Feb 2026
Birmingham Airport passengers face extended monorail wait times during peak hours due to essential maintenance. Plan your journey and allow extra time until February 2026.
West Midlands Ambulance Delays Worst in UK
West Midlands Ambulance Service faces the UK's worst hospital handover delays, losing 41,000 hours in October alone. Discover the impact on patients and the call for an independent review.
Birmingham Flooding: Roads Closed, Buses Diverted
Heavy rain overnight has caused significant flooding in Birmingham, leading to road closures, bus diversions, and motorway delays. Officials urge caution.
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