Over-80s could claim extra £422 monthly from DWP
The DWP is informing retirees aged 80+ they may claim an extra £422.80 per month via the Over 80 Pension. Eligibility depends on your basic State Pension amount. Find out if you qualify.
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Over-80s can claim extra £422 monthly from DWP
Pensioners aged 80+ receiving a low basic State Pension may qualify for a monthly top-up of up to £422.80 from the DWP. Check your eligibility now.
£10 Christmas Bonus for State Pensioners Arrives
Millions of UK state pensioners will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus payment automatically before the festive period. Find out who qualifies and when it lands.
Kelly Osbourne's Birmingham tribute to father Ozzy
Kelly Osbourne collected a Lord Mayor's Award for her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, in Birmingham. She spoke of his Brummie pride and the city's overwhelming support.
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Three arrests after Leicester city centre attack
A man in his 20s is in a critical condition after a serious assault in Leicester. Police have made three arrests and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Police Standards Probe into Small Heath Arrest Footage
West Midlands Police refers an incident to its standards department after video shows a handcuffed man being propelled into a police car in Small Heath.
Body found in search for missing Mark Parry
Police confirm a body has been found at Thornton Reservoir in Leicestershire during the search for missing 45-year-old Mark Parry. His death is not being treated as suspicious.
Birmingham bus stop stabbing victim named as Katie Higton
A 31-year-old woman has died after being stabbed at a Birmingham bus stop. Police have launched a murder investigation. Read the latest updates.
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Birmingham women pay 'pink tax' for safety after stabbing
Women in Birmingham reveal the costly 'pink tax' they pay for safety, changing routines after Katie Fox's fatal stabbing. Read their stories and the data on women's safety.
Older state pensioners get £440 boost from triple lock
Pensioners on the old basic state pension will see a £440 annual rise from April 2026, while those on the new system get £575. Find out if you're eligible and how the triple lock works.
Older pensioners to get £440 extra in 2026 state pension rise
Pensioners born before 1951 will see a £440 annual increase from April 2026 under the triple lock. Discover how the two-tier system affects payments and the future of the policy.
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