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.
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High Earners Risk Losing Child Benefit in Tax Trap
Thousands of UK professionals earning over £60,000 risk losing valuable child benefit payments due to frozen thresholds and rising wages. Discover how the stealth tax is hitting middle-class families.
250,000 children in poverty due to benefit cap
Shocking new research reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit as families face impossible choices amid the cost of living crisis.
Birmingham father killed in hit-and-run - family tribute
The heartbroken family of Dean Jones, a 42-year-old father from Birmingham, pay emotional tribute after his life was tragically cut short in a suspected hit-and-run incident in Northfield.
Alfie Steele's killer denied appeal freedom
Dirk Howell, convicted of murdering nine-year-old Alfie Steele in a brutal bath punishment, has been refused permission to appeal his life sentence in a landmark court decision.
Police hunt driver after serious Willenhall hit-and-run
West Midlands Police are urgently searching for a driver who fled the scene after hitting a pedestrian on Rose Hill in Willenhall, leaving the victim with serious injuries.
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.
Car stolen with baby inside - police appeal
West Midlands Police are hunting thieves who stole a car with a baby inside from a Birmingham street. The infant was found safe minutes later after being abandoned nearby.
Birmingham Hit-and-Run: Pedestrian Critical After Erdington Crash
A pedestrian remains in critical condition after a shocking hit-and-run incident in Birmingham's Erdington area. Police launch urgent manhunt for driver who fled the scene.
Police hunt driver after fatal hit-and-run in Birmingham
A massive police manhunt is underway in Birmingham after a driver killed a pedestrian and fled the scene. West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to the tragic incident on Walmley Road.
Lee Child: Birmingham Inspired Jack Reacher
Bestselling thriller author Lee Child shares how Birmingham's unique character directly shaped his iconic hero Jack Reacher in an exclusive interview ahead of his city visit.
Mum jailed after bulldog mauls boy, 11
A Birmingham mother has been sentenced to prison after her illegal XL Bully savagely attacked an 11-year-old boy, causing devastating injuries in a horrific street incident.
Girl, 11, fights for life after Birmingham bus collision
An 11-year-old girl from Tipton remains in critical condition after being struck by a bus directly outside Birmingham Children's Hospital, as family and community rally in support.
Drug-dealing mum arrested on M6 with children in car
A mother faces serious charges after being caught dealing drugs with her young children present during a dramatic M6 motorway arrest in Cheshire.
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.
Warning Signs Your Child Could Be Bullying Others
Discover the subtle warning signs that your child might be bullying others and learn practical strategies to help them develop empathy and positive relationships.
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'.
Car seat mistake risks points and £100 fine
Millions of UK drivers are risking penalty points and fines by making a common error with child car seats. New research reveals the widespread misunderstanding of seatbelt laws that could prove costly.
Birmingham hit-and-run leaves pedestrian with life-threatening injuries
A pedestrian has been left with life-threatening injuries following a suspected hit-and-run incident in Birmingham city centre. Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after the vehicle failed to stop at the scene.
Driver flees M6 crash leaving passenger critically injured
A shocking hit-and-run on the M6 near Birmingham leaves passenger critically injured as driver abandons vehicle and escapes on foot. Police launch urgent manhunt.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit cap
Sir Keir Starmer announces Labour will abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, marking a significant shift in welfare policy affecting thousands of families across the UK.
Urgent Search for Missing Birmingham Teenager Kieran
West Midlands Police launch urgent appeal to locate missing 14-year-old Kieran Hodgkiss from Birmingham as concerns grow for his welfare.
Schoolboy, 10, survives metal railing impalement
A ten-year-old Birmingham schoolboy cheats death after being impaled through the leg by a metal railing spike in a shocking playground accident that required emergency services to free him.
JoJo Siwa Tears Up Over CNN Article Backlash
Former Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa emotionally reveals the devastating impact of a controversial CNN feature that sparked widespread online criticism and left her in tears.
Labour may abolish two-child benefit cap in welfare overhaul
Exclusive: Labour could scrap the controversial two-child benefit limit as Rachel Reeves signals biggest shake-up to welfare system in a decade. Discover what this means for struggling families across the UK.
Lee Child's Reacher Exhibition Comes to Birmingham
Birmingham's own literary giant Lee Child returns with a major exhibition exploring the creation of Jack Reacher and the city's influence on his iconic character. Discover never-before-seen manuscripts and personal artefacts.
Mum ran illegal 27-child taxi service to school
A Birmingham mother operated an unlicensed taxi service transporting 27 children to school in a dangerous and illegal operation that put young lives at risk.
Fundraiser for boy after mum's tragic death
Heartfelt fundraiser launched for 11-year-old Leo following sudden passing of beloved mother Carly from Oldbury, as community unites in support.
NHS Urgent Warning: Dangerous Winter Virus in Children
Health experts issue urgent warning about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as cases surge across UK - learn the key symptoms every parent must know.
Bearwood Road closed after pedestrian hit by vehicle
A major emergency operation unfolded in Bearwood after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, forcing complete road closure and causing significant traffic disruption throughout Wednesday.
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