2026 Pension Changes: 3 Key Updates for UK Retirees
UK state pensioners will see a 4.8% payment rise in April 2026, alongside a pension age increase and a Pension Credit boost. Learn the key dates and figures to plan your finances.
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£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.
Three Major State Pension Changes Coming in 2026
UK state pensioners will see a 4.8% income boost from April 2026, but must also prepare for a rising pension age. Get the essential details on the three key changes.
Midlands driver in court after police helicopter chase
Callum Nightingale, 26, from Walsall, has been remanded in custody over alleged dangerous driving offences following a police helicopter pursuit in Sandwell. Read the full details.
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Think Tank: State Pension Age Must Rise to 70
A new report warns raising the state pension age to 70 is 'necessary' due to the 'unsustainable' Triple Lock. Discover the proposed reforms and their impact on retirement.
Pensioners get surprise DWP payments on New Year's Eve
Some UK state pensioners and benefit recipients will see payments arrive early on 31 December due to the New Year's Day bank holiday. Check your account and plan your budget.
Bearwood fire-damaged shop replaced with flats
Sandwell Council approves plans to replace a Bearwood shop destroyed by a major fire with a new building containing nine flats and a ground-floor retail unit. The blaze involved over 70 firefighters.
BMW driver jailed for Bilston moped crash causing disability
Majinder Singh Virk sentenced for dangerous driving after hitting moped rider in Bilston. The victim suffered catastrophic injuries and now lives with a permanent disability.
Hospice Bed Appeal Target Reached, New Walk Date Set
East Cheshire Hospice thanks its community for funding 16 new beds. The 2026 Starlight Walk date is announced after a year of successful fundraising events. Discover how you can get involved.
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9m Pensioners: Check Bank for 6-Digit Winter Fuel Code
Nine million state pensioners are being urged to check bank statements for a key 6-digit code as Winter Fuel Payments are rolled out. Find out if you're eligible and what to look for.
Castle Vale family home could become five-bed HMO
A proposal to turn a 4-bed semi-detached house on Morar Close into a House in Multiple Occupation for five people has been submitted. The application highlights low local HMO density and aims to meet housing demand.
Birmingham's Dramatic 2025 Police Footage Revealed
Shocking police bodycam videos from Birmingham in 2025 show arrests of a gun smuggler, firework yobs, and dangerous drivers. Watch the dramatic footage and read the full stories.
Stars Who Said No to King's Honours Revealed
As the King's New Year Honours 2026 are confirmed, we look at famous figures who declined royal recognition, from Benjamin Zephaniah to David Bowie. Discover their reasons.
Headless Body in Fish Tank: 7-Year-Old San Francisco Mystery
Seven years after Brian Egg's dismembered remains were found in a chemical-filled fish tank in his San Francisco home, his killer remains at large. Police face criticism over the unsolved case.
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Swedish cannibal's daughter speaks out on father's abuse
Jamie-Lee Arrow, daughter of Sweden's 'Skara cannibal', details years of psychological torment. She found closure after a final, chilling meeting with her father. Read her harrowing story of survival.
CCTV appeal after stolen card used in Birmingham
West Midlands Police want to identify this man after a stolen bank card was used to make purchases at several Birmingham shops in July. Can you help?
Public Warned Not to Approach Absconded Prisoner
Police Scotland is searching for James Fitzpatrick, 36, who absconded from an approved visit. Last seen in Irvine, he may have taken a bus to Ardrossan. Do not approach.
Dog attack leaves woman seriously injured in Carlow
A woman in her 50s was airlifted to hospital after a serious dog attack in Carlow. The animal, believed to be a restricted breed, was put down at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing.
Woman Airlifted After Severe Dog Attack in Carlow
A woman in her 50s suffered severe injuries in a dog attack in Carlow. The restricted breed dog was euthanised. Read the latest on the investigation.
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Cold Weather Payments triggered in 18 UK postcodes
The DWP has activated £25 Cold Weather Payments for 6,000 homes in Cumbria and Northumberland as temperatures plummet. See the full list of eligible postcodes.
Two West Midlands Police officers receive New Year Honours
Detective Constable Mark Plant and Police Staff Officer Justin Thomas from West Midlands Police have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their decades of service and community work.
Crowbar Attack at Newton Hospital Injures Five
A man in his 20s has been arrested after attacking staff and patients with a crowbar at Newton Community Hospital. Five people were injured. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Five arrested in West Bromwich drug raid
Police in West Bromwich have arrested five people and seized over 100 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine in a raid on Trinity Street. One man was detained in the garden. Follow for more crime updates.
Class A drugs and cash seized in M54 police stop
West Mercia Police arrested a man after discovering Class A drugs and £1,000 cash on the M54 near Telford. Read the full details of the early-hours bust.
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Petition: Increase DWP Christmas Bonus to £180
A parliamentary petition calls for the DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus to be raised to £180 to match inflation since 1972. Over 4,000 have signed, needing 10,000 for a government response.
Homeless to get £2,000 in UK-first cash trial
A UK-first trial will give 125 homeless people in London and Belfast £2,000 each with no spending rules. The study aims to see if direct cash improves long-term outcomes. #Homelessness #SocialPolicy
Rare Olympic 50p Coin Sells for Hundreds
A rare 2011 Olympic Aquatics 50p coin with a unique design error is fetching over £1,000 at auction. Discover if you have this valuable collector's item in your change.
Amazon's 'Powerful Tool' Journal for 2026 Goals
Shoppers hail a bestselling guided journal on Amazon as a 'powerful tool' to reflect on 2025 and achieve 2026 goals. The £16.95 planner is endorsed by major UK publications.
Titchmarsh bans purple ornamental kale from his garden
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh reveals the one plant he'd never have in his garden: purple ornamental kale. Discover his winter alternative, hellebores, and get planting tips. Read more.
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X Factor star Chico appears in court on drink-drive charge
Former X Factor contestant Chico, real name Yousseph Slimani, pleaded not guilty to a drink-driving offence at Willesden Magistrates' Court. Get the latest court updates.
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