Notorious child killer Ian Huntley died after a prison attack, sparking family disputes over funeral arrangements. His daughter calls any service 'disgusting' while authorities plan a secret state-funded cremation.
The DWP confirms a controversial £188 monthly reduction in the Universal Credit health top-up for most new claimants starting April 2026, while existing recipients remain protected.
A key Universal Credit health top-up payment is being halved for most new claimants from April 2026, reducing from £97 to £50 weekly, while existing claimants remain unaffected, sparking criticism of a two-tier system.
A 19-year-old single teen mum on Universal Credit has been trolled as a 'sponger' after receiving £3,000 from the DWP to furnish her council house, sparking debate about benefit stigma and support for young parents.
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Ian Huntley wrote a self-pitying letter to a female pen pal just eight days before he was killed in prison, hinting at difficulties and cutting off contact for her safety.
The community of Cannock is grieving the loss of Michelle Fisher, a devoted mother and teaching assistant, who tragically died by suicide last month.
The family of Soham killer Ian Huntley are in disagreement over his funeral arrangements, with his £3,000 cremation expected to be funded by taxpayers after relatives refuse to claim his body following his prison death.
Maxine Carr, who lied for killer Ian Huntley, now lives under a new identity with a secret wedding funded by taxpayers, costing over £2 million for protection.
The DWP is phasing out Employment and Support Allowance, with no payments beyond March, as part of a major Universal Credit welfare system simplification affecting over 1.3 million claimants.
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Mother's Day is more than just a commercial event. It's a day of celebration, reflection, and complex emotions for many, marking changing family roles across generations.
A 62-year-old mother in south London charges her 27-year-old son and 24-year-old daughter £300 per month to live at home, sparking discussion about family financial arrangements and life skills.
Millions of Universal Credit claimants will see payments increase from April, with some receiving over £1,000 more annually. Labour's overhaul also removes the two-child benefit cap, providing extra support for larger families.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms an above-inflation increase to Universal Credit standard allowance, providing a significant boost to millions of low-income households starting in April.
The Department for Work and Pensions warns benefit recipients to report holiday plans to avoid overpayments and potential legal action.
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Solihull Council announces significant progress in recruiting and retaining children's social workers, with stable leadership and reduced turnover marking a positive shift from previous challenges.
A former Aston University student, whose decade-long catfishing ordeal became a Netflix documentary, has endorsed a new Birmingham-developed toolkit to protect women from online harm and digital violence.
Cyber criminals are exploiting iPhone Calendar app with fake 'final warning' alerts threatening photo deletion. Learn how to identify and remove these phishing scams to protect personal information.
A journalist who covered the 2002 Soham murders recounts his unsettling meeting with Ian Huntley before his arrest, as details emerge following Huntley's death in hospital after a prison attack.
Samantha Bryan, biological daughter of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, breaks her silence after his death, stating he does not deserve a funeral and his ashes should be 'flushed down the toilet'.
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Soham killer Ian Huntley has died in hospital following a brutal prison attack. His daughter Samantha Bryan speaks of her overwhelming relief and the burden of being his child.
The Soham murderer Ian Huntley has died following a brutal prison attack. Experts explain the grim funeral arrangements and legal procedures for high-profile killers who die in custody.
Following the death of child killer Ian Huntley in prison, legal experts detail what happens to his estate, personal belongings, and any remaining assets under UK inheritance law.
Following Ian Huntley's death, Maxine Carr remains one of only four UK ex-prisoners granted lifelong anonymity. Carr, released in 2004, lives under a new identity with her family.
As child killer Ian Huntley fights for his life after a prison attack, his former partner Maxine Carr lives under a new identity in a seaside town, rebuilding her life after serving time for providing a false alibi.
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The Department for Work and Pensions announces a £3.15 weekly increase in Carer's Allowance, raising annual payments to £4,496 for those providing at least 35 hours of care weekly. The earnings threshold also climbs to £204, supporting more working carers
Rochdale MP Paul Waugh highlights the overwhelming digital pressures on young people and supports new government consultation on restricting social media access for under-16s.
A father accused of manslaughter told Birmingham Crown Court he believed his 12-year-old son had a winter bug before the boy collapsed and died from untreated diabetes.
An inquest jury has concluded that two Midlands teenagers took their own lives in a suicide pact after being arrested for alleged possession of indecent images of children, leaving their infant child orphaned.
Wayne Couzens, the murderer of Sarah Everard, is reportedly terrified of being attacked in prison following the recent assault on Ian Huntley at HMP Frankland.
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An 84-year-old retiree from the Midlands has not received her state pension for over four months after falling ill in Cyprus, leaving her stranded and in financial distress.
