3M UK Homes Face £170 Monthly Energy Bills
Millions of British families could see their energy bills skyrocket to £170 per month as price cap changes loom. Discover which households are most at risk and what support is available.
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Birmingham's Stark Divide: Deprivation Crisis Revealed
New analysis reveals Birmingham's troubling inequality landscape, with neighbourhoods among England's most deprived while others thrive. Discover which areas are most affected and what this means for the city's future.
Universal Credit Cut Threatens Millions
Exclusive investigation reveals how changes to Universal Credit could leave struggling families £468 worse off annually as cost of living crisis deepens.
Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.
Millions face £560 energy bill surge this autumn
New analysis reveals nearly 8 million UK households will see energy bills jump by £560 annually when the price cap changes this autumn, pushing many into fuel poverty.
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.
Birmingham's 10 Most Deprived Areas Revealed in Study
Groundbreaking research exposes Birmingham's deepest inequalities as ten neighbourhoods face extreme deprivation, with Aston and Bordesley Green among the worst affected areas.
Charity provides 400+ toiletry packs for Nottinghamshire youth
A remarkable community initiative in Nottinghamshire has provided over 400 vital toiletry packs to children and young people facing hardship, ensuring access to basic hygiene essentials.
Leicester Charity Provides 400+ Toiletry Packs for Youth
Action for Children distributes vital hygiene packages to young people facing hardship across Leicester, addressing hygiene poverty with community support.
DWP urged to abolish 'cruel' benefit cap amid cost crisis
The Department for Work and Pensions is being urged to abolish the 'unfair' benefit cap that's pushing vulnerable families into financial crisis across the UK.
Universal Credit shame: Disabled dad's heating vs eating choice
A disabled father from Birmingham reveals how cruel benefit calculations are forcing families to choose between heating and eating as the cost of living crisis deepens.
Birmingham: England's Most Deprived Major City
New official data exposes Birmingham as England's most deprived major city, with over half a million residents struggling in poverty-stricken neighbourhoods.
Chancellor urged to protect family tax credits
Rachel Reeves urged to protect vital support as concerns grow over plans to scrap working family payments amidst cost of living crisis.
Energy Clubs Cut Bills for UK Households
Exclusive investigation reveals how community energy clubs are helping thousands of Britons save hundreds of pounds annually through collective bargaining power.
Midlands' Poorest Streets Named in Shocking Poverty Report
New government data exposes the stark reality of poverty across the Midlands, identifying specific neighbourhoods where residents face extreme financial hardship and limited opportunities.
Universal Credit cut triggers health crisis across UK
New research exposes how the £20 weekly Universal Credit reduction is causing severe mental and physical health crises across the UK, with food banks reporting unprecedented demand.
Labour told to scrap 'cruel' £86k child benefit cap
Labour faces growing pressure to abandon controversial two-child benefit limit as new analysis reveals 1.6 million children affected by policy branded 'deeply cruel'.
Rachel Reeves to announce major planning reforms and new towns
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil Labour's radical planning reforms and new town developments to boost economic growth and tackle the housing crisis.
40s-50s households face worst financial squeeze in UK
Exclusive research reveals households aged 45-54 are battling the worst financial pressure in the UK, with energy bills and mortgage costs creating a perfect storm.
Vet's Urgent Flea Warning to UK Pet Owners
A leading UK veterinarian reveals why traditional flea treatments are failing amid a national infestation surge, and shares life-saving prevention strategies for pet owners.
Council no-show at mould-infested Birmingham home
A Birmingham resident's desperate plea for help went unanswered as council officials failed to attend a pre-arranged inspection of their dangerously mouldy property, leaving them living in hazardous conditions.
Labour rejects Octopus Energy's price hike warning
The Labour Party has issued a fierce rebuke to Octopus Energy after the supplier warned customers of potential bill increases, calling the timing 'completely unacceptable' amid the ongoing cost of living pressures facing British households.
New £500m energy bills support scheme revealed
Struggling families across the UK are set to receive crucial financial support as the government unveils a new £500 million energy bills scheme, targeting those most affected by the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Birmingham's Summerhouse Restaurant Closes After 14 Years
The acclaimed Summerhouse restaurant on Birmingham's canalside has closed permanently after 14 years, becoming another casualty of rising energy bills and supply chain pressures.
DWP clawback leaves grandma with just 13p payment
A Birmingham grandmother reveals how a DWP Universal Credit overpayment clawback left her with just 13p after working extra hours, sparking outrage over the system's fairness.
UK Energy Bills Set for Winter Price Surge
New analysis reveals UK households are set for significant energy bill increases this January, with experts warning of serious consequences for family finances and fuel poverty levels across Britain.
UK 'Demon Bills' Warning as Energy Price Cap Falls
Millions of British families are bracing for financial shock as energy bills are set to surge this autumn despite falling price caps. Experts reveal why your payments could skyrocket.
880,000 Pensioners Missing £3,900/Year in Benefits
New research reveals nearly a million UK pensioners are failing to claim Pension Credit benefits they're entitled to, leaving billions unclaimed annually.
Octopus Energy smart meter warning for UK households
Energy giant Octopus warns thousands of UK households with smart meters could see estimated bills despite device installations. Discover the technical glitch causing payment headaches.
Labour's £150 energy bill rescue plan unveiled
Sir Keir Starmer announces Labour's ambitious plan to freeze council tax for millions and slash energy bills through a bold windfall tax on oil and gas giants.
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