HMRC urges families to sign up for £2,000 childcare boost
HMRC says 601,620 families are using Tax-Free Childcare, saving up to £2,000 a year per child. Sign up now for Halloween half term.
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Beaverbrooks Merry Hill Staff Get Pay Boost and Day Off
Beaverbrooks at Merry Hill will close on Boxing Day and give staff an extra week's salary in December, continuing a tradition since 1919.
Milburn Review proposes Australian insurance rules for youth jobs
Alan Milburn's DWP review recommends Australian-style insurance to help small firms offer placements, tackling the NEET crisis affecting nearly one million young people.
British Gas customers eligible for £1,700 energy grant
British Gas Energy Trust's Energy Support Grant offers up to £1,700 per household, available from October 1 for eligible prepayment and credit customers in Birmingham and beyond.
Mayor hits 20,000 youth employment target
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has reached his pledge of 20,000 work experience, training and apprenticeship opportunities, with apprentices crediting the scheme for boosting their confidence.
Birmingham schools issue nearly 10,000 term-time holiday fines
Birmingham schools have issued 9,697 fines to parents for term-time holidays since January, as headteachers face new attendance targets. A poll shows 68% of parents think the penalties are unfair.
Countryfile star Frank Carr dies aged 35
Yorkshire farmer Frank Carr, who appeared on BBC's Countryfile, has died aged 35. Tributes from Farmers Guardian describe him as 'the very best of the next generation'.
Birmingham worst outside London for youth not in work or education
Birmingham has 45,000 young people not in employment, education or training, making it the worst city outside London, according to Centre for Cities.
HMRC told to hand over details on 1,772 people in tax crackdown
Foreign tax authorities made 1,772 requests for UK taxpayer information in 2025, a seven-year high, as HMRC assists offshore enforcement efforts.
UK rent 'vicious cycle' warning with £1,400 monthly charge
UK rents rose 3.8% to £1,400 a month, outpacing house price growth of 1.4%, trapping renters in a vicious cycle, experts warn.
DWP: 4,100 claimants achieve first earnings via scheme
DWP confirms 4,100 Out-of-Work support participants achieved First Earnings in June via Connect to Work, part of Pathways to Work for disabled people.
DWP confirms 7 CMS powers from passport bans to bank raids
The DWP confirmed seven CMS enforcement powers, including passport disqualification and bank account deductions, after an MP questioned how parents with significant arrears are handled.
HMRC penalties for 154,000 households after cash rule
HMRC data shows 154,100 people faced penalties for unauthorised Lifetime ISA withdrawals in 2025-26, while only 99,750 used it to buy a first home. Quilter's Rachael Griffin says the product is 'not fit for purpose'.
HMRC warning: 5.6m overpaid £3.5bn in tax
Millions of workers overpaid £3.5bn in income tax last year, averaging £689 each. HMRC is not obliged to refund automatically—check your payslip and tax code now.
Lloyds to pay £829 compensation to car finance customers
Lloyds Bank will pay £829 average compensation to eligible customers mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024, part of an estimated £7.5bn redress scheme affecting 12 million drivers.
Free breakfast clubs for 1,400 more schools from September
From September, 1,400 more schools will offer free breakfast clubs, saving families up to £450 a year. Over 2,700 schools will participate, benefiting over 680,000 children.
Morrisons cuts 80 more jobs at Hilmore House HQ
Morrisons proposes 80 job cuts at Hilmore House HQ in its fifth redundancy round of 2026, part of Rami Baitiéh's turnaround plan. Lidl overtook Morrisons as fifth largest grocer.
DWP: 4,100 claimants into work via Connect to Work
The DWP confirms 4,100 benefits claimants have moved into work through Connect to Work, with 25,000 helped so far. The programme aims to support 300,000 by 2030.
HMRC writes to 1m lower earners over pension top-ups
HMRC is contacting around one million lower earners who missed out on pension tax relief, with an average top-up of £70 per person due.
State pensioners born before 1960 could get £514 boost
State pensioners born before 1960 could see payments rise by 4.1% next April, adding £514 a year under the triple lock, based on latest wage growth data.
McLaren creates 1,000 jobs after JLR cuts 4,000 roles
McLaren announces 1,000 new jobs and £450m investment in Woking tech centre, days after Jaguar Land Rover confirms 4,000 job cuts amid tough trading.
DWP confirms Universal Credit payments for 45,000 young people
The DWP confirms Universal Credit will still be paid to 18-24 year olds taking part in a new work placement scheme with retailers like Asda, Greggs, Tesco and Ann Summers, targeting up to 45,000 NEETs annually.
No JLR bailout as 4,000 jobs reportedly at risk
Business secretary rules out government rescue of Jaguar Land Rover as staff face details of reported 4,000 job cuts today. Voluntary redundancy scheme launched.
JLR bailout ruled out as 4,000 job cuts loom
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has ruled out a government bailout for Jaguar Land Rover amid reports the carmaker will announce 4,000 job cuts on Monday, as JLR launches a voluntary redundancy scheme targeting £1.7bn savings.
760,000 young adults urged to claim £2,000 Child Trust Funds
Around 760,000 young adults aged 15-24 have unclaimed Child Trust Funds averaging £2,000 each. HMRC and the FCA urge them to trace the accounts for free on GOV.UK.
JLR to cut 4,000 jobs in major cost-saving drive
Jaguar Land Rover will cut 4,000 jobs, around 10% of its workforce, as part of a £1.7bn cost-saving drive amid rising costs and falling sales.
Free AI tool helps homeowners save up to £500 on bills
A free AI-powered service called Nous can save typical households £310 a year on bills, with some saving up to £500 or more. Users describe it as 'like having a PA for house bills'.
Reform UK confirms triple lock pledge as parties commit
Reform UK's Robert Jenrick has confirmed the party would keep the pensions triple lock if it wins the next general election, joining Labour and the Tories in committing to the policy.
No qualifications to medical school: Barry man's journey
Javier Griffiths-Payne, 25, from Barry, left school at 14 with no qualifications, now heads to the University of Bristol to train as a doctor after winning the Young Adult Learner Award.
HMRC offers 50% and 100% Loan Charge reductions
HMRC has confirmed Loan Charge settlements offering 50% and 100% bill reductions, with some households paying nothing. Eligible customers are urged to respond to letters from their caseworker as soon as possible.
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