The Department for Work and Pensions has clarified that six legacy benefits have been folded into Universal Credit since 2022, with over 775,000 claimants transferred, contributing to a total of 8.34 million recipients.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed a comprehensive list of 12 freebies and discounts available to state pensioners in March 2026, potentially saving retirees thousands of pounds.
Charities urge genuine co-production in DWP's Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment, aiming to simplify and humanize the process for disabled claimants.
West Midlands Police are investigating a burglary in Selly Oak's Heeley Road area, where stolen items included a bank card later used on a Bearwood bus. Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace as part of ongoing inquiries.
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A 21-year-old mother of four has sparked controversy by revealing she receives £4,000 monthly in Universal Credit, arguing critics should target the system rather than claimants.
A new BBC series showcases how forensic blood evidence was crucial in convicting Kian Moulton for the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross in Birmingham's Hall Green.
Imam Mohammed Asad and Archbishop Bernard Longley issued a joint message on the divisive nature of ignorance, emphasizing education and friendship during the rare overlap of Ramadan and Lent.
The Department for Work and Pensions has terminated benefits for over 350,000 households who failed to claim Universal Credit after receiving migration notices, as part of a major system transition.
West Midlands Police have updated their most wanted list with new suspects, including individuals wanted for robbery and burglary. Detectives are appealing to the public for information to help locate these individuals.
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Struggling families and individuals in six West Midlands areas can apply for up to £500 in energy bill support through the extended Household Support Fund before it closes in March 2026.
The South Devon community rallied together to raise over £211,000 for Rowcroft Hospice's Every Moment Matters Appeal, surpassing the £200,000 target in just 36 hours through matched funding.
Grief Disco, a pioneering event coming to The Queen's Hall, offers a unique space for those navigating loss through music, community, and shared understanding, challenging traditional grief conversations.
Peta Hands channels personal experience with Lewy body dementia into debut children's book 'Sissy Snagertooth and Phylis', with all profits supporting affected families through the Lewy Body Society.
Amazon offers £2.50 Design-Yer Nose packs for Red Nose Day, allowing creative DIY designs to support Comic Relief charities worldwide with one-day delivery.
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Business teams, schools, and families will sleep outdoors on March 13 in Derby to raise funds for YMCA Derbyshire, supporting housing, mental health, and skills for those in poverty.
Durham Constabulary confirms Ian Huntley remains seriously ill in hospital three days after being attacked with a metal bar at HMP Frankland. The Soham killer's condition shows no overnight improvement.
West Midlands Police have issued CCTV images of two men wanted for questioning after security staff were threatened during a theft of eleven whisky bottles from a Halesowen store.
Marc Cole-Jones, 52, from Telford, has pleaded not guilty to 25 counts of fraud by false representation, totaling £535,791.41, in a case involving seven women across multiple regions.
A 52-year-old man died after being stabbed at Centre MK shopping centre in Milton Keynes. A 50-year-old suspect has been arrested as police launch a murder investigation.
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Two men were stabbed during an armed disorder outside The Bulls Head Bar & Grill pub in Oldbury. Five people have been arrested as police investigate the incident.
A woman was injured and rescued by a local after a dramatic two-car crash in Wednesbury's Hydes Road. The BMW occupants fled, and police are investigating the incident.
The Insurance Fraud Bureau warns romance scams are surging but under-reported as victims feel ashamed. Scammers use fake profiles to steal identities, not just money.
Kyle Somerville sentenced to over four years for a brutal assault that left his victim with facial fractures and vision problems after a drunken argument turned violent in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
Pope Leo XIV issues a heartfelt appeal from the Vatican, calling on Donald Trump and others to cease the escalating conflict in the Middle East and Iran through dialogue.
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Personal finance expert Clare Stinton warns women approaching State Pension age to verify their National Insurance contributions now to secure their full entitlement under the new system.
A mass shooting in Austin, Texas, left three dead and 14 injured. Police responded within seconds, confronting and killing the gunman at a popular beer garden on West 6th Street.
Former reality TV star Luisa Zissman details terrifying experience as explosions rock her Dubai residence amid regional tensions, urging safety for UAE residents.
A serious two-car collision in Hydes Road, Wednesbury, has prompted a police investigation after the occupants of a BMW fled the scene. The crash involved a Citroen, with its driver treated by paramedics.
A senior policing figure urges Labour to establish clear and enforceable e-scooter regulations, citing safety concerns and enforcement challenges in West Mercia.
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A 34-year-old man has been charged with arson and assault after a body was found in a garage in Worcester, with police linking the incident to other crimes in the area.
