80,000 leave Birmingham in largest UK exodus outside London
Over 80,000 people left Birmingham in the last 12 months, the largest exodus outside London, with many moving to Sandwell, Warwick, and Lichfield.
Category : Housing Issues
Severn Trent Green Belt homes plan sparks Sutton anger
Severn Trent plans up to 200 homes on Green Belt land off Lindridge Road in Sutton Coldfield, prompting immediate opposition from residents and politicians over traffic and green space loss.
HMRC Lifetime ISA 25% penalty warning for savers
HMRC has collected £56m in Lifetime ISA withdrawal penalties since 2018. The 25% charge can exceed the government bonus, and the £450,000 house price threshold remains unchanged.
Pension Credit: £48 extra a week with Carer's Allowance rule
Pension Credit claimants can get an extra £48.15 a week if they receive Carer's Allowance, Carer Support Payment, or have claimed but aren't paid due to another higher benefit.
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Dog-Friendly Midlands Retreat Reviewed
A blissful rural retreat in the Midlands offers a paradise for dog owners, with spacious grounds, pet-friendly amenities, and scenic walks, according to a recent visit.
Smoking indoors could cut £27,000 off your home value
Smoking indoors can reduce a UK home's value by up to 10%, a £27,190 loss on the average property, according to experts at Northerner and The Property Buying Company.
Solihull housing projects delayed, costs soar
Two Solihull housing schemes are 'red rated' with completion dates pushed to 2027 and 2028, needing £874,000 in extra funding.
Sutton Coldfield trouble spot to become restaurant
Plans to transform the eyesore base of Knights House in Sutton Coldfield into a restaurant and retail unit have been submitted, aiming to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Tidbury Green residents protest 1,000 new homes with signs
More than 50 Tidbury Green villagers protested against potentially 1,000+ new homes, with over 100 signs appearing in gardens across the Solihull village.
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Worcester mum must demolish £170k annexe for disabled daughter
Clair Birch, 59, has six months to demolish or modify a £170,000 two-storey annexe built for her disabled daughter in Worcester, after losing appeals against a council enforcement notice.
Pensioners face September deadline to opt out of Winter Fuel Payment
State pensioners must opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment by 20 September 2026 to avoid HMRC deductions if their income exceeds £35,000. DWP confirms deadlines.
Letter of wishes could help prevent Wills being contested
Leaving a letter of wishes alongside your Will can help prevent legal challenges, according to Woodfines, as it explains your decisions to a court.
Disabled pensioner and dog homeless after Willenhall fire
Paula Fenton, 84, lost her Willenhall bungalow in a fire on August 13. A gofundme has raised £745. Her granddaughter Jade says someone dragged her out minutes before the blaze destroyed the home.
Aldi: How to stop potatoes sprouting at home
Aldi and food expert Kate Hall reveal how to store potatoes to prevent sprouting, including keeping them away from onions and fridge storage tips.
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Picking fruit from neighbour's trees risks £300 fine
Picking fruit from a neighbour's overhanging tree without permission can be classed as theft under UK law, with fixed penalties ranging from £100 to £300, experts warn.
Birmingham house to become children's home under new plans
Birmingham City Council has received plans to convert a house in Selly Oak into a children's home for up to two children, operated by Minerva Youth Care Limited and regulated by Ofsted.
Travelodge CEO quits after key card sexual assault
Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell has resigned after criticism over her response to a guest's sexual assault in Maidenhead, where a man was given a key card to her room.
Probate delays: Five practical steps for families from estate planner
Estate planner Steve Bish urges families to prepare early for probate delays, offering five practical steps to manage paperwork, bills and property while grieving.
Andy Burnham Urged Not to Cut Benefits for Young People
40 charities warn Andy Burnham against cutting Universal Credit health element for under-22s, urging a fair approach to reduce youth poverty.
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Dudley Council rejects HMO for disabled resident in Pensnett
Dudley Council has rejected plans for a detached HMO unit for a disabled occupant in Tansey Green Road, Pensnett, citing poor accessibility and backland development concerns.
UK Monthly Rents Rise 3.7% as Tenants Face Steep Costs
UK average monthly private rent rose 3.7% to £1,393 in the 12 months to July, ONS figures show, as tenants face 'extremely steep' costs and house price growth slowed to 2%.
Flooding fears over green belt homes in Solihull
Solihull must build 8,500 new homes by 2029, with green belt land at risk. Councillors fear flooding will worsen after 900 properties were affected in 2018 and 2022.
Cannock Chase Council to buy house for Afghan family
Cannock Chase Council plans to buy three properties, including one for Afghan families, using a £325,200 Government grant from the Local Authority Housing Fund 4 to boost temporary accommodation.
Winter Fuel Payments: £300 Boost for 9 Million
Millions of pensioners to receive £200 or £300 Winter Fuel Payments automatically in November, with new £35,000 income threshold affecting eligibility.
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Burnham cuts pension payments for 3 million over-65s
Around 3 million pensioners born before 1960 face reduced monthly payments as HMRC claws back Winter Fuel Payments they no longer qualify for. Deductions start at £17 a month, rising to £33 next April.
Former Masonic lodge site in Birmingham to get 165 new homes
Plans for 165 new homes at the former Clarendon Suites site in Edgbaston, Birmingham, have been approved. The development includes 75 townhouses and 90 apartments, with councillors praising the design and density.
State Pensioners Under 76 Could Get £1,004 Monthly
State pensioners under 76 may receive £1,004 monthly as wage growth of 4.1% likely triggers Triple Lock rise, confirmed by PM Andy Burnham.
Wetherspoon bans loud mobile calls and music in pubs
JD Wetherspoon has banned customers from playing music or making loudspeaker calls on mobile devices across all 792 pubs, following complaints that noise was driving people 'nuts'.
Charity gifts save wealthy families £1.28bn in inheritance tax
Wealthy families saved £1.28bn in inheritance tax through charitable gifts in 2025-26, up 88% from 2020-21, as HMRC rules cut the tax rate to 36% for estates leaving over 10% to charity.
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Reform UK PIP overhaul: 20-hour work rule planned
Reform UK proposes 20-hour weekly community work for long-term unemployed PIP claimants, with £30 expenses. Over 2.8 million could lose cash payments under tightened eligibility.
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