DWP gets new powers to check benefit claimants' accounts
New DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend driving licences for benefit fraud are now law. Find out which three benefits are in the spotlight first.
New DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend driving licences for benefit fraud are now law. Find out which three benefits are in the spotlight first.
Birmingham City will be without Jay Stansfield and Emanuel Aiwu for their next Championship match after both players picked up their fifth yellow cards of the season. Find out the impact on the squad.
Tameside Council confirms festive bin collection dates for Christmas 2025. No brown bin collections from Dec 25 to Jan 7. Check your revised green, black, and blue bin days.
UEFA has fined BSC Young Boys €50,000 and issued a one-match away fan ban following crowd disturbances at Aston Villa. Get the latest on the fallout from the Europa League match.
Birmingham City captain Christoph Klarer, their top-rated player, risks a one-match suspension if booked against Southampton. His absence could impact Blues' playoff push during a crucial December run. Read the full details.
A London paramedic has been suspended for 12 months after failing to disclose a conviction for killing a pedestrian in South Africa. Read the full tribunal findings.
Wolves' crisis deepens as midfielders Andre and Joao Gomes are one yellow card from suspension ahead of a vital December. Can Rob Edwards's side cope?
Jhon Duran's Aston Villa reunion is in doubt as UEFA investigates his red card for headbutting. The striker faces an extended ban for violent conduct. Will he miss the Villa clash?
Birmingham City captain Christoph Klarer is one booking away from a suspension. With two games until the yellow card amnesty, will Blues cope without their key defender?
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies reacts to Tomoki Iwata's suspension ahead of the Watford clash. Discover how Blues plan to cope without their in-form defender.
Tomoki Iwata will miss Birmingham City's match against Watford after receiving his fifth yellow card. Captain Christoph Klarer is also one booking away from suspension.
West Bromwich Albion's Chris Mepham and Nat Phillips are one booking from a ban. With a crucial derby against Birmingham City next, discover the suspension risks.
Aston Villa's Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara are two bookings away from a one-match Premier League ban. Discover the FA's disciplinary rules and how this could impact Villa.
High Court judge declares Staffordshire Police Commissioner's decision to hire temporary chief constable unlawful following legal challenge. Read the full ruling details.
A Birmingham sports bar has its licence suspended after a serious assault left a man with head injuries. Benjamin Duprey, 34, has been charged with GBH.
Aston Villa's historic Villa Park confirmed as a host venue for Euro 2028. Discover the full match schedule and key dates for the UK and Ireland tournament.
Birmingham officially launched UEFA EURO 2028, revealing its host city logo. Villa Park will stage four matches in the record-breaking tournament. Discover the key dates and details.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery confirms goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will start against Lille despite suspension scare, in major boost for European quarter-final.
West Midlands Police launch major security operation amid intelligence suggesting protestors plan chemical reactions during Maccabi Tel Aviv football match in Birmingham.
A Birmingham mother diagnosed with terminal cancer reveals her devastating financial struggle after the DWP halted her Universal Credit payments, leaving her with just £45 per week to survive.
Birmingham City face a major blow as Japanese midfielder Tomoki Iwata receives a controversial suspension that could impact their Championship campaign significantly.
Married at First Sight UK fans face a scheduling change as Thursday's episode moves to a later slot due to UEFA Europa League football coverage on E4.
Fast fashion giant Shein could be suspended from operating with thousands of UK designers amid growing concerns over copyright infringement and design theft allegations.