60,000 Families Hit by Benefit Cap After Two-Child Limit Axe
While scrapping the two-child limit will boost income for 570,000 low-income households by 2030/31, 60,000 families will see gains reduced by an overall household benefit cap.
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Drug Dealer Jailed After Police Stop in Cannock
Mohammed Omar Raysat, 36, has been sentenced to over five years in prison after police discovered heroin, crack cocaine, and a 'tick list' during a traffic stop in Cannock.
Fife Entrepreneur Rows Atlantic Solo for Charity
Milli Abrams, a knitting entrepreneur from Fife, has rowed 3,000 miles solo across the Atlantic, raising funds for environmental and children's hospice charities while celebrating her recovery from long Covid.
Zac Woodworth Shares Hair Transplant Before and After
Love Island All Stars contestant Zac Woodworth opens up about his preventative hair transplant in Turkey, sharing dramatic before and after results on social media.
Teenager Charged with Vehicle Offences After City Centre Arrest
An 18-year-old man has been charged with multiple vehicle-related offences following his arrest on Navigation Street in Birmingham city centre last Thursday evening.
Kingsley & Co: Bootle's Magical Bookshop and Literacy Hub
Discover Kingsley & Co in Bootle, a unique children's bookshop and literacy hub offering £1 books, free events, a Victorian sweet shop, and a cosy café. Run by charity Ykids, it provides accessible reading and educational fun for families across Merseysid
Paedophile Posed as Teen to Abuse Children
A 26-year-old man pretended to be a vulnerable teenager to groom and sexually assault three children, while also abducting another child to London.
DWP Benefit Payment Increases Confirmed for 2026
Millions of households across the UK will receive increased benefit payments from April 2026, with Universal Credit recipients getting an above-inflation boost.
Travellers Move onto Birmingham's Sheldon Country Park
A group of travellers have entered Sheldon Country Park in Birmingham, setting up an unauthorised encampment. The council has initiated formal eviction proceedings.
Delivery Driver Jailed for Exposing Himself on Rounds
A 47-year-old delivery driver has been sentenced to six months in prison for exposing himself to members of the public while making food deliveries across Berkshire towns.
Sutton Coldfield Shooting Victim Fights for Life
A man in his 20s is critically injured after a targeted shooting on Mount View in Sutton Coldfield. Police are conducting searches and appealing for witnesses.
Mum Homeless After Losing £250k to Online Romance Scammers
Jennifer Barton, 44, from Kidderminster, sold her home and car after being manipulated by fraudsters posing as Hollywood stars in a devastating two-year romance scam.
M6 Attracts Sex Workers to Walsall and Wolverhampton
Health officials report Walsall and Wolverhampton are seen as lucrative hotspots for sex work, with M6 access drawing workers from across the region.
Couple's Donation Helps Bereaved Families Create Memories
A Walsall couple who tragically lost their baby son are now supporting other grieving families through donations and a dedicated support group.
Suffolk Strangler Admits Sixth Murder of Teenager
Steve Wright, the Suffolk Strangler, has pleaded guilty to murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall in 1999, his sixth victim. The 67-year-old changed his plea at the Old Bailey.
Racist Abuse Probe at Birmingham New Street Station
British Transport Police are investigating an incident where an off-duty officer was racially abused at Birmingham New Street station in December and have issued a CCTV appeal for a man who may have information.
Derbyshire Couple Die Days Apart in Maldives
A coroner hears how Elaine Richmond drowned scuba diving in the Maldives, followed by her husband Malcolm's death days later while awaiting repatriation.
Man Accused of Encouraging Terrorism Against Migrants
Ivan Jennings, 46, from Stafford, faces charges for allegedly encouraging terrorism in extreme right-wing online groups, including calls to kill migrants on boats.
Stolen Audi RS6 Found Hidden in Wolverhampton Storage Unit
West Midlands Police have recovered an Audi RS6, allegedly stolen during a burglary, after cutting into a storage unit in Wolverhampton. Sparks flew as officers gained entry.
CCTV Released in Walsall Tool Theft Appeal
West Midlands Police have issued CCTV images of two individuals sought in connection with a tool theft from a vehicle on Green Lane in Walsall last December.
Birmingham Gang Jailed for £17m Post Office Money Laundering (02.02.2026)
Three men from Birmingham and Peterborough have been sentenced for laundering £17 million through Post Office cash deposits in a sophisticated criminal operation uncovered by police.
Freeview TV Petition Hits 99k Signatures
A petition to save Freeview TV has reached 99,000 signatures amid fears the government could scrap terrestrial television in favour of internet-based services.
Eight Freebies for Universal Credit Worth £3,438
Universal Credit recipients can benefit from eight essential freebies and discounts in February, including energy grants, travel discounts, and school support, collectively valued at over £3,400.
Police Seek Duo in Smethwick Distraction Burglary
West Midlands Police are appealing for public assistance to identify two individuals captured on CCTV following a distraction burglary in Smethwick where jewellery was stolen from a vulnerable woman.
Leo Ross Murder: Teen Killer Sentencing and Identity Shield
Ahead of the sentencing hearing, details emerge about the random stabbing of 12-year-old Leo Ross in Hall Green and the legal anonymity of the 14-year-old murderer.
Nine Freebies and Discounts for Pensioners Worth £7,814
A comprehensive guide reveals nine essential freebies and discounts available to state pensioners in February, collectively worth £7,814, including travel, prescriptions, and broadband savings.
Universal Credit Claimants Get £10bn Extra Benefits
A new report reveals DWP claimants receive seven additional benefits worth over £10bn annually, including free prescriptions and help with bills, prompting calls for welfare reform.
DWP PIP Face-to-Face Assessments Halve Under Labour
Official statistics reveal a dramatic reduction in in-person PIP assessments by the DWP, with remote methods now dominating. Critics question the scrutiny of claims.
Unsolved Tipton Murder: 18-Year Mystery After Doorstep Shooting
The unsolved murder of Scott Buchanan, shot on his Tipton doorstep in 2008, continues to baffle detectives after nearly two decades with no arrests or clear motive.
Pensioners Missing £5,740 Tax-Free DWP Payments
Approximately 1.1 million state pensioners are failing to claim up to £5,740 annually in tax-free Attendance Allowance, missing out on a collective £5.2 billion each year.
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