Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Budget Leak
The OBR has accidentally confirmed the two-child benefit cap will be axed from April 2026, costing £2.3bn. Read the full details of the leaked Budget.
The OBR has accidentally confirmed the two-child benefit cap will be axed from April 2026, costing £2.3bn. Read the full details of the leaked Budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move that will directly help 67,230 of Birmingham's poorest children and their families.
An 80-year-old cyclist was injured in a collision with a car at the junction of Yardley Wood Road and Chinn Brook Road in Moseley. He was treated by an off-duty nurse before hospital transfer.
A woman in her 70s has died after a hit-and-run on Wentworth Road in Harborne. A 39-year-old man has been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
Sainsbury's gets green light for £17.27 million supermarket in Sutton Coldfield, creating 100 jobs and boosting local shopping choice. Read the full details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap, giving Universal Credit claimants up to £586 extra per month. Find out how this affects you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in her Budget, giving families on Universal Credit an extra £292.81 per month. Find out how this change affects you.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announces a permanent, three-year Road Victim Support Service following a successful pilot. The initiative provides emotional and practical aid to those affected by traffic collisions.
An elderly man has died after being hit by an Audi TT on Whitchurch Road in Shrewsbury. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Warwickshire Council plans to spend £500,000 of HS2 road safety funding to permanently keep temporary street lighting on Fosse Way. The move aims to enhance long-term road safety.
Truggist Hill Farm stables in Berkswell, once home to winning racehorses, have been converted into offices following two tragic equine deaths. Discover the heartbreaking story behind the council-approved change.
Warwickshire County Council requests HS2 deadline extension to allocate £2.5 million for A446 Coleshill Junction safety improvements. Read the latest transport news.
An elderly pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a black Audi TT on Whitchurch Road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Former PM Boris Johnson condemns Covid-19 inquiry report that found government failures cost 23,000 lives. Read the full analysis of his response and the inquiry's damning findings.
A woman was injured and taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision at the Soho Road and Murdock Road junction in Birmingham. Bus diversions are in place.
A watchdog inspection found West Midlands Police's child abuse investigations require significant improvement. Discover the key findings and the force's response.
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.
A British woman is among five tourists found dead after a severe snowstorm in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Four survivors were located. Read the full story.
New research reveals 50% of Birmingham residents feel unsafe on local roads, with dangerous driving and poor conditions cited as major concerns. Discover the findings and what needs to change.
Home Office discloses 77 unresolved Troubles-era deaths in England as MPs debate new legacy legislation, ending immunity for terrorists and establishing an independent commission.
Former vet Jon Ruben, 76, laced sweets with sedatives and sexually assaulted children at his Midlands summer camp. Eight victims hospitalised in horrific case.
Road safety campaigners issue 10 urgent demands to Birmingham politicians after a spike in crash deaths and injuries. Discover the blueprint for safer streets.
Tributes paid to Steven Simpson, a 42-year-old father-of-four from Bilbrook, who died six days after a crash on Stourbridge Road. Police appeal for information.
PM Keir Starmer makes personal pledge to tackle Birmingham's child poverty emergency but faces mounting pressure to scrap controversial two-child benefit cap ahead of Budget.
A police road safety expert reveals five crucial tips for new and young drivers during Road Safety Week. Learn how to stay safe and reduce risks on UK roads.
UKHSA reports a sharp rise in deaths from antibiotic-resistant superbugs in England. Learn the symptoms and how to use antibiotics responsibly to protect yourself.
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.
Five young people killed in a two-car crash outside Dundalk. Police appeal for witnesses and footage from the L3168 on Saturday night. Read the latest updates.
Five young people killed in two-car collision outside Dundalk. Police appeal for witnesses and footage from the L3168 on Saturday night.
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.