Universal Credit claimants surge to 8.3 million

UK Universal Credit claimants jump by over 1 million in a year to 8.3 million, with 49% having no work requirements. Experts question sustainability amid rising unemployment.

Dudley children's services 'inadequate'

A new report reveals staffing crises and poor collaboration are hampering child protection in Dudley. Council committee demands urgent improvements.

South Bristol's 510-Home Plan Takes Key Step Forward

Plans for 510 new homes in South Bristol progress as Allison Homes submits detailed application. The Centric Parc scheme includes affordable housing and green spaces. Discover the vision for this sustainable neighbourhood.

Birmingham's 5 Most Notorious Pubs Revealed

Discover the five legendary Birmingham pubs named among the UK's roughest in a viral X thread. These closed boozers, from the West End Bar to the Monkey House, have stories to tell.

Takeaway driver wins £1.3m house, takes £1m cash

Khaja Syed, a Birmingham delivery driver struggling with debt, wins a £1.3 million dream house in BOTB competition but opts for the £1 million cash alternative to transform his family's life.

Labour to scrap two-child benefit limit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to abolish the two-child benefit limit, a key driver of child poverty, fulfilling Labour's pledge to support larger families.

UK Couple Die in Spanish Flash Floods

Donald and Terry Turner, a retired couple from Burntwood, tragically died when their car was submerged during catastrophic floods in Valencia. Read their story.

Handsworth residents halt 14-bed HMO plan

Furious Handsworth residents celebrate as council rejects 14-bed supported housing plan. Locals say area is treated as a 'dumping ground' for HMOs. Read the full story.

DWP change to cost households £700 each

Millions of UK households face a £700 annual bill after Labour's welfare U-turn. Sickness benefits set to surge by £27bn by 2030. Read the full analysis.

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