Wild Zoological Park in Bobbington is closed on Monday, 5th January, due to a Met Office yellow weather warning. Ticket holders are offered refunds or transfers to focus on animal welfare during the cold snap.
The DWP confirms a near 50% cut to the Universal Credit health top-up for new claimants from April 2026, sparking criticism from MPs and disability groups. Read the full details.
New analysis reveals nearly 350,000 foreign-born families could receive increased welfare payments following Labour's Autumn Budget, sparking political controversy. Discover the key figures and reactions.
The RSPCA is investigating after a horse was found dumped in Slacky Lane, Walsall, with rope tied around its neck and legs. The charity urges anyone with information to call 0300 123 8018.
Major DWP reforms in 2026 will affect millions. Learn about changes to Universal Credit, the end of legacy benefits, and increases to State Pensions and wages.
Clent Nurseries in Stourbridge issues a heartfelt message against customer abuse, reminding patrons that staff are 'people with feelings'. Read their call for a respectful New Year.
Fury erupts as data shows a migrant becomes eligible for Universal Credit every 43 seconds. The number of foreign nationals entitled to claim has nearly doubled in two years. Read the full story.
A new report reveals judges are widening PIP eligibility, costing billions. The DWP faces calls for reform as claims surge. Read the latest on the welfare system overhaul.
Families on full DWP benefits will receive £18,000 more than some working households by 2026/27, analysis shows. The Centre for Social Justice report sparks a major political row over welfare spending.
A Telegraph writer argues the UK can no longer afford the £186m annual DWP Christmas Bonus paid to over 18 million people. Discover who qualifies and the debate.
Edge Hill University's care-experienced students received special Christmas hampers from the Halle O'Brien CIC. Discover how this heartfelt initiative brings festive cheer.
Bella, a Cane Corso rescued from a hazardous Birmingham property, is now healthy and searching for a loving family this Christmas. Discover her story and how to adopt.
Sharon Osbourne joins animal welfare outcry against Morocco's reported cull of free-roaming dogs before the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Stars demand an end to the 'barbaric' slaughter.
Sid the cat, found flea-ridden and with a nose deformity in a dirty Wolverhampton home, has been rescued by the RSPCA and adopted into a loving new family. Read his heartwarming recovery story.
The DWP is rolling out home visits to help vulnerable people with benefit claims. Find out who is eligible and how the new support scheme works.
The UK government announces major animal welfare reforms, banning puppy farms and trail hunting by 2029. Critics call it a 'war on the countryside'. Discover the full details.
The UK government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the transformative plans.
The Labour government launches its landmark Animal Welfare Strategy, targeting illegal puppy farms and livestock attacks. Owners face new rules and bans.
The DWP has issued nearly 200,000 sanctions to migrants on Universal Credit for breaking rules, averaging over 200 per day. Read the full story on the welfare system crackdown.
The DWP faces pressure to reform the welfare system after a sharp rise in ADHD-related PIP claims. Experts warn of unsustainable spending impacting other public services.
A Rugeley man has been convicted after running an illegal pet shop from his council house, neglecting animals including endangered species. Read the full story and learn how to buy exotic pets responsibly.
The DWP will increase in-person assessments for PIP and Work Capability claims, aiming to reform welfare, clear backlogs, and save £1.9bn. Find out what this means for claimants.
Official figures project a surge in DWP disability claimants, with one in eight UK households set to receive payments by 2030. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Cheryl Drew, once claiming £60k a year in benefits, criticises Labour's decision to abolish the two-child benefit cap, saying it removes motivation for parents.
DWP data reveals a 16,000 surge in ADHD PIP claims. Experts urge benefit system reform to control spiralling welfare costs. Read the full analysis.
Cheryl Drew, once labelled the 'benefits queen' for claiming £60k a year for 15 kids, now criticises Labour's plan to scrap the two-child benefit cap. She says handouts don't always help. Read her story.
Matej Ciroka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping animals for life after fatally stabbing his seven-month-old sharpei, Aki, with a kitchen knife in Stoke-on-Trent.
Jollyes Pets thanks customers for donating 424,000 tins of food, with £40,000 profit shared among five UK animal welfare and community charities. Read how this supports vital work.
Plans for a vital 20-bed safe centre in Erdington to support vulnerable West Midlands children are recommended for approval, addressing a critical regional shortage.
Labour's DWP boss warns welfare shake-up is 'not done' as figures show 1.2 million claim sickness benefits for mental health. Read the latest on potential cuts.