Claim missing £300 Winter Fuel Payment by Jan 28
The DWP urges pensioners missing their Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 to contact the helpline by January 28, 2026. Check eligibility and claim details here.
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Birmingham Traveller site plan delayed again
Birmingham's pilot scheme for negotiated Traveller stopping points faces further delays, missing its June and October start dates. Councillors slam the 'glacial pace' of progress. Read the latest.
Birmingham's Traveller Site Pilot Faces Further Delays
Birmingham Council's pilot for temporary traveller sites is delayed again, with no start in sight. The plan aims to reduce unauthorised encampments and their associated costs.
Six DWP benefits get £50 Cold Weather Payment in January
The DWP confirms 18 postcodes will receive a second £25 Cold Weather Payment this January. Find out if you're eligible and check the full list of qualifying areas.
Full List of Households Eligible for £500 DWP Payment
Find out if you qualify for a £500 cost of living payment from the Household Support Fund this January. Eligibility extends beyond benefit claimants to working families.
55% Tax Bills for Pension Rule Mistakes
UK households face 55% tax charges for trivial pension errors. Experts warn against unauthorised withdrawals and urge professional advice to avoid hefty penalties.
Nationwide warns of 7-day payment delays
Nationwide Building Society responds to customer complaints over payments pending for up to seven days. The issue follows a recent £44m fine for weak financial crime controls.
£305 Winter Heating Payment for Scottish Pensioners
Over 880,000 Scottish pensioners are receiving a new Pension Age Winter Heating Payment of up to £305.10 to help with soaring energy costs this winter. Find out if you're eligible.
19 NHS Conditions Can Secure £812 PIP Monthly Payment
Individuals with 19 specific long-term health conditions, including mental health issues and chronic pain, could be eligible for up to £812 monthly from DWP's Personal Independence Payment. Learn how to apply.
DWP January State Pension Dates Set by NI Number
Your National Insurance number's final two digits determine when your DWP state pension arrives in January. Learn your payment day and key pension facts.
Travellers return to Birmingham park after eviction
Unauthorised encampment is back at Daisy Farm Recreation Ground, causing resident frustration and council action. Read the latest on the ongoing situation.
Travellers back at Birmingham's Daisy Farm Park
An unauthorised traveller encampment has returned to Daisy Farm Recreation Ground in Maypole, Birmingham, just 48 hours into the new year. Councillor Adam Higgs is pursuing eviction and long-term defensive measures. Read the latest.
£150 Warm Home Discount for Universal Credit claimants
Millions on Universal Credit, Housing Benefit and ESA will get a £150 cost-of-living payment off energy bills this winter. Find out if you qualify and when you'll receive it.
£150 energy bill discount for Universal Credit claimants
Millions on Universal Credit, Housing Benefit and ESA will get a £150 cost-of-living payment off their energy bills this winter, with many receiving it in January. Find out if you qualify.
State pension paid early: £706 due before New Year
Thousands of UK state pensioners on the basic rate will receive their £706 payment early this week. The DWP confirms revised dates due to the New Year's Day bank holiday.
New Flats Plan After Surgery Demolished Without Permission
A Sandwell Council committee is set to decide on a new plan for eight flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest.
HMRC warns over 55% tax on early pension access
HMRC warns UK households that accessing pensions early, even for 'trivial sums' over £30,000, is tax avoidance. You could face a 55% charge. Read the official advice now.
£150 Energy Bill Cut Confirmed for All UK Homes
The Government confirms a £150 cost-of-living payment via reduced energy bills from April 2026. Major suppliers will apply it automatically. Find out how to benefit.
HMRC Changes Child Benefit Dates Over Christmas
HMRC announces revised payment dates for Child Benefit over the festive period. Find out if your payment is affected and how to check your schedule.
Pensioners due £308 after DWP PIP error
Thousands of UK state pensioners may be owed a £308 back payment due to a DWP legal error on PIP mobility awards. Check eligibility and how to claim now.
Travellers told to vacate Birmingham park by December 22
A group of travellers at Daisy Farm Park in Birmingham have been served an eviction notice and must leave by December 22. Local councillor expresses frustration over repeated incursions.
DWP Winter Support: Up to £1,085 for UK Households
The DWP is distributing crucial winter payments, including Cold Weather and Winter Fuel Payments, worth up to £1,085. Check if you qualify for this vital financial support before Christmas.
Unauthorised Wednesbury car dealership loses planning appeal
The owner of West Midlands Cars in Wednesbury has lost a planning appeal after inspectors agreed the unauthorised dealership caused parking chaos and safety issues for residents. Read the full story.
Urgent £200 Cost-of-Living Help Available Before Christmas
Low-income households can apply for emergency payments of up to £200 via the Household Support Fund. Apply now to your local council for help with food and energy bills.
DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus for PIP, ESA, DLA Claimants
The DWP is issuing a second December payment, a £10 Christmas Bonus, to PIP, ESA, DLA claimants and state pensioners. Find out when it arrives and who is eligible.
State pensioners get £524.75 in extra winter payments
UK state pensioners are set for a series of extra payments worth up to £524.75 this winter. Find out if you're eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and other support.
State Pension Christmas Payment Date Changes Confirmed
The DWP confirms altered state pension payment dates in December due to Christmas bank holidays. Find out when your money will arrive to budget effectively.
Unauthorised car dealership loses planning appeal
West Midlands Cars in Wednesbury has lost its appeal to continue operating. The council cited severe congestion and safety risks. Read the full timeline and outcome.
Travellers camp on Perry Park for over two weeks
A dogwalker reports an unauthorised traveller encampment on Perry Park near Alexander Stadium. Read about the local concerns and council response.
State Pensioners Get £10 Christmas Bonus This Month
Millions of UK state pensioners will see an extra £10 payment this December. Find out who is eligible and when the DWP Christmas Bonus will be paid.
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