Universal Credit Claimants Get £468 Annual Boost

Millions of Universal Credit recipients are seeing extra payments after the Government implemented an above-inflation rise to the main benefit, providing financial relief to low-income households.

Solihull HMO Crackdown Called 'Cynical Election Ploy'

Solihull Council unanimously backs plans to seek stronger powers to regulate Houses in Multiple Occupation by lowering the licensing threshold from six to three occupants, sparking political accusations of electioneering.

Midland Sex Offender Jailed for 40 Months

Shaun Mitchell, 29, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison and placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life after admitting sexual offences against a schoolgirl. The victim's impact statement reveals lasting trauma from the crimes committed 11 years

Woman Overcomes Fear for Charity Abseil Honouring Mum

Alena Grant, 24, from Southend, faces her fear of heights in a 154-foot abseil to raise funds for Southend Hospital's renal unit, honouring her late mother Lisa. She aims to inspire her sister and support young carers.

Rental Market Stagnates Nationally, Hotspots Surge 20%

Average asking rents outside London remained unchanged in early 2026, marking the first standstill since 2017. However, specific hotspots experienced dramatic increases up to 21.8%, highlighting regional disparities.

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