Hidden Costs of Shared Ownership Revealed
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DWP Review Puts Four PIP Gateway Benefits at Risk
The DWP is reviewing PIP assessments, potentially impacting access to Motability, disability premiums, Council Tax discounts and Blue Badges. Learn what this means for your entitlements.
New HMRC tax rules for cycle to work schemes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to impose new HMRC tax rules limiting salary sacrifice for cycle to work schemes. Discover how the Autumn Budget changes could affect you.
UK loses 2,000 bank branches in high street crisis
More than 2,200 bank branches have shut across Britain since 2022, with closures hitting 50 per month. Discover how communities are affected and what replacement services are planned.
Crucial Wolverhampton junction work backed by council
A 'crucial' congestion-cutting scheme for Wolverhampton's busy Willenhall Road junction has been approved. The project promises improved traffic flow and new cycle routes, with work starting 2031.
Morrisons £50 rule for £20 Christmas bonus
Morrisons launches 'Merry More Points' offer. Spend £50 weekly to earn £20 in points for Christmas shopping. Activate now until Dec 14.
Birmingham Christmas Market Adds Quiet Hours for Accessibility
Birmingham's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market is introducing dedicated quiet hours and accessibility improvements to create a more inclusive festive experience for neurodiverse visitors and those with disabilities.
Heart attack survivor inspires Marsden defibrillator
After surviving a cardiac emergency, a Marsden resident's powerful story has driven the community to install a new public access defibrillator, creating a safer future for all residents.
West Midlands launches university access scheme for poor children
A revolutionary new programme in the West Midlands is set to transform university access for underprivileged students through comprehensive support and financial assistance.
Motability Scheme Overhaul Sparks Disabled Drivers Fears
Proposed changes to the PIP Motability scheme could leave thousands of disabled drivers without adapted vehicles, sparking widespread concern among disability advocates.
John Lewis Birmingham escalator crisis affects thousands
Thousands of frustrated shoppers at John Lewis Birmingham encounter major accessibility challenges as multiple escalators remain out of order, sparking concerns about mobility access and customer experience.
Nationwide: Free cash withdrawals until 2027
Nationwide Building Society announces it will maintain free cash withdrawals at all UK Post Offices until 2027, providing vital support during the cost-of-living crisis and protecting access to cash for vulnerable communities.
3 Million Brits Can Get iPhone 17 Cheaper Than High Street
Millions of UK households could access significant savings on Apple's latest iPhone through a little-known benefit scheme - here's who qualifies and how to claim your discount.
Radiator Hack for Crisp Packet Recycling
Discover how a simple household trick using your radiator could transform crisp packet recycling and help tackle plastic waste across Britain.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Waitrose Launches 'Little Treats' Loyalty Scheme
Waitrose unveils exciting new loyalty programme offering members free hot drinks, newspapers and exclusive discounts as part of their 'Little Treats' initiative.
Energy firm launches 'buy now, pay later' for bills
A major UK energy supplier has introduced a groundbreaking payment scheme allowing customers to defer winter energy costs until next year, offering relief during the cost-of-living crisis.
Bleed Kit Vandalism Sparks Police Hunt in Wednesbury
West Midlands Police launch investigation after vandalism destroys essential public access bleed kit in Wednesbury, raising community safety concerns.
Blue Badge Rules Tighten: New Restrictions for Drivers
Major changes to Blue Badge parking regulations are coming into force, affecting thousands of disabled drivers. Discover what the new rules mean for you and how to avoid penalties.
MPs Demand Urgent PIP Assessment Overhaul
A damning parliamentary report exposes the devastating impact of PIP assessments on vulnerable claimants, with MPs calling for immediate reform of the 'adversarial' system.
Birmingham's accessible restaurant opens in Grand Hotel
Discover how Birmingham's latest fine dining destination is breaking barriers with revolutionary accessibility features while serving exquisite modern British cuisine in the historic Grand Hotel building.
New Look Launches Disability Accessibility Service
Fashion retailer New Look revolutionises shopping for people with disabilities with new 'Try Before You Buy' service and accessibility toolkit available in Birmingham stores.
Asda relaunches 10% Blue Light Card discount scheme
Supermarket giant Asda has relaunched its popular 'Blue Light Card' discount scheme, offering emergency service workers and NHS staff 10% off their groceries in a major boost for key workers.
TSB and Barclays Join LINK Network for Free Cash Access
Major UK banks TSB and Barclays are joining LINK's cash access network, creating thousands of new fee-free ATMs in communities struggling with bank branch closures and improving financial inclusion nationwide.
Kaye Adams' Emotional ITV Studio Accessibility Ordeal
Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams opens up about her distressing experience being stranded outside ITV studios due to accessibility failures, sparking important conversations about disability inclusion.
BA faces fury over 'disgraceful' wheelchair access failures
Exclusive: BA under fire as disabled passengers reveal shocking treatment, including being carried like luggage and left stranded for hours at Heathrow.
Wetherspoon worker wins £25k discrimination case
A former Wetherspoon employee has been awarded £25,000 after winning a disability discrimination claim against the pub chain over accessibility issues at a Birmingham city centre location.
Lancaster History Hub gets £5k community funding boost
Lancaster's popular History & Tourism Hub receives vital funding boost from Lancashire County Council's Community Champion scheme, securing its future as a cultural destination.
Council refuses pavement for disabled resident's safety
A frustrated grandfather speaks out after Birmingham City Council rejects his plea for a pavement on a dangerous road where his disabled wife and grandchildren risk their safety daily.
Birmingham's Hagley Road cycle lane divides city
Birmingham's ambitious Hagley Road cycle lane project sparks heated debate between cyclists celebrating newfound safety and motorists facing increased congestion in this major transport corridor overhaul.
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