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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.

Reeves to scrap 'unfair' two-child benefit cap

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child Universal Credit limit, giving millions of families extra financial support. Discover how this change could affect you.

Nursery worker jailed for raping boy, 3

Thomas Waller, 18, has been detained for ten years after sexually abusing children at a Surrey nursery. Read the full story and the impact on the victims' families.

BBC's Naga Munchetty in bullying probe

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty under formal bullying investigation following workplace conduct review. The £355,000-a-year host faces escalated claims.

Labour to scrap two-child benefit limit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to abolish the two-child benefit limit, a key driver of child poverty, fulfilling Labour's pledge to support larger families.

Universal Credit boost for families confirmed

Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap the two-child benefit cap in November Budget, giving larger families up to £586 more per month. Find out how this change affects you.

Ex-teacher, 77, jailed for historic school sex crimes

A retired teacher from Solihull has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of sexually abusing young boys during the 1970s and 1980s, following a courageous investigation into historical offences.

Reeves faces Labour revolt over two-child benefit cap

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure from Labour MPs and anti-poverty campaigners to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit as new figures reveal 1.6 million children are affected.

Walsall thug banned for brutal puppy beating

A violent offender from Walsall has been handed a 10-year ban from keeping animals after subjecting a young puppy to a horrific beating, in a case that has shocked the RSPCA and local community.

Dirt-disguise robber jailed for Birmingham shop attempt

A would-be robber's bizarre disguise of dirt and grime couldn't hide his identity from police after a failed convenience store robbery in Birmingham. Read how quick-thinking staff and CCTV foiled the attempted theft.

Mum of 10 targeted by trolls over benefits

A Birmingham mother facing cruel online abuse for using legitimate government support breaks her silence about the trolling epidemic affecting families during the cost of living crisis.

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