Newport Industrial Site Becomes 43 Affordable Homes
Work has started on transforming an empty industrial site in Newport into 43 affordable homes, developed by housing association Hedyn with Welsh Government support.
Category : Housing Issues
HMRC Recovers £200 Winter Fuel Payment from Pensioners
HMRC is reclaiming Winter Fuel Payments from state pensioners whose total income exceeds £35,000, affecting those earning just £22,453 with the new state pension.
New Rule for Pensioners With Incomes Over £35,000
Winter Fuel Payments now linked to income; pensioners earning over £35,000 lose eligibility for support payments from 2026.
DWP Double State Pension Payments July 1-3
State pensioners paid on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays will receive two payments in July: on July 1-3 and again on July 29-31, as confirmed by the DWP.
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DWP Benefits Recipients Face Motability Mileage Cut from July 1
From July 1, Motability Scheme reduces annual mileage allowance from 20,000 to 10,000 miles, impacting disabled individuals on 7 DWP benefits with potential excess charges.
Warning Over DWP Perk Not All UC Claimants Receive
A new IPR report warns of a postcode lottery for council tax support, with winners and losers among Universal Credit claimants in England.
Former Walsall Ambulance Depot Could Become Eight-Bed HMO
Plans to convert a former ambulance depot in Walsall into an eight-bedroom HMO have been submitted. The applicant cites security reasons for the temporary proposal.
DWP Urged to End £750 Housing Perk for Benefit Claimants
A housing exchange website lists London mansions for £750 a month to benefit claimants, sparking calls for reform of social rent subsidies.
June or July Birthdays: State Pension Delayed by Three Months
The DWP is gradually raising the state pension age from 66 to 67. Those born between June 6 and July 5, 1960, must now wait until 66 years and three months to claim their pension.
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DWP Payments of £740 or £965 for State Pensioners on Monday
Thousands of state pensioners in Scotland will receive DWP payments of £740 or £965 on Monday, despite a bank holiday. Payments are unaffected.
Meriden Farm Building Approved for Children's Nursery
Solihull Council approves conversion of agricultural building at Berryfields Farm into a children's day nursery for 96 children, despite Meriden Parish Council objections over traffic and noise.
State Pensioners £12,000 Worse Off by Pension Change
A little-known pension change could leave state pensioners £12,000 worse off as funds are shifted to lower-risk investments, reducing growth potential.
DWP July State Pension Payments Rise to £1,930
State pensioners born after 1953 will receive £1,930 in July due to a double payment from the DWP, as Wednesday payment dates align with the calendar month.
HMRC Earnings Limit Rule Now in Force for Pensioners
HMRC is enforcing a new earnings limit rule for Winter Fuel Allowance, clawing back payments from state pensioners with individual income over £35,000.
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Kingstanding Mecca Bingo Closes After 64 Years
Mecca Bingo in Kingstanding closed after 64 years, leaving players devastated. The Grade II listed building needs repairs, and residents fear their community is being neglected.
State Pensioners Face £33 Monthly Charges from HMRC
State pensioners may face £33 monthly deductions as HMRC recovers Winter Fuel Payments from higher earners, with advance recovery starting in 2027-2028.
Grandparents Can Get £300 HMRC Boost via SAC Credits
State pensioners could receive a £300 HMRC boost through Specified Adult Childcare credits, potentially adding over £6,000 to their retirement income over 20 years.
Willenhall Takeaway Loses Licence Over Illegal Workers
Immigration enforcement officers discovered two illegal workers at Pizza Pan in Willenhall, leading to a £45,000 fine and licence revocation by Walsall Council.
Historic village fears 'vanish' under 2,700 home plan
Residents of Brize Norton, linked to Britain's war dead, fear the village will be swallowed by housing developments, with population set to treble.
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Birmingham tenant 'stinks' after asbestos delays shower repair
Steven and Janet Bond, Birmingham council tenants, have been unable to shower for over three weeks due to asbestos concerns, leaving them feeling humiliated and distressed.
Mum installs cat spikes after neighbour's cats ruin garden
A fed-up mum says her children can't play in the garden due to neighbour's cats using it as a litter tray for five years. She installed cat spikes as a last resort.
Birmingham man jailed for £23.4m crypto laundering
Carlos Zapata, 58, of Hall Green, was part of a gang that laundered £23.4 million through cryptocurrency. He was jailed for five years and nine months.
Mother jailed for life after fracturing baby's skull in rage
Sarah Ngaba, 32, jailed for life for murdering her seven-week-old daughter Eliza in 2019. She fractured the baby's skull in a fit of rage, causing profound disabilities.
Councillor opposes pub-to-homes plan in Birmingham
Reform councillor Gemma Guttridge criticises proposal to convert Lickey Banker pub into five flats, citing loss of community space and jobs.
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Al Carns MP demands housing association honour Stirchley promise
Labour MP Al Carns calls on GreenSquareAccord to honour its commitment to hand over Stirchley flats and shops to residents, amid uncertainty for local businesses.
Birmingham Activist Details 'Vile' Ordeal After Gaza Flotilla Interception
Hasnain Jafer, 22, from Birmingham, recounts his 'brutal and vile' experience after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla on May 18, 2026.
Traveller Group of 40 Caravans Sets Up Illegal Camp Near Asda
A group of travellers with 40 caravans has set up an illegal camp near an Asda supermarket in Birmingham, prompting police and council action.
Birmingham's largest illegal traveller camp sparks fear
An aerial view reveals around 70 caravans and vehicles on parkland off Barnes Hill, with residents expressing fear over the 'biggest ever' illegal traveller camp in Birmingham.
Driveway Rule Warning for England Households
Homeowners in England risk having their driveways deemed 'illegal' if they fail to meet strict drainage and planning rules, experts warn.
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DVLA Rule: Pensioners Must Drive 175 Miles or Lose Licence
A DVLA eyesight requirement means state pensioners must travel up to 175 miles for a test or risk losing their licence. One 79-year-old faces a 400-mile round trip.
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