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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MAFS UK's Maeve defends Julia-Ruth from online hate
MAFS UK star Maeve calls for an end to savage hate comments against Julia-Ruth following the revelation of her holiday with Maeve's ex-husband Joe. Discover the full story behind the drama.
Boy's neglect missed despite 38 school alerts
A ten-year-old boy suffered life-threatening neglect as social services missed 38 warnings from his school about his rapid weight loss and mouldy bread lunches.
Universal Credit and PIP set for 6.2% rise next year
DWP benefits including Universal Credit and PIP are set for a significant 6.2% increase from April 2026. Find out exactly how much more claimants will receive.
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Benefits influencer wants taxpayers to fund holiday
Universal Credit claimant Emily Cutter asks strangers to pay for her child-free break, arguing she needs respite from 'life on dole'. The mum-of-three receives over £1,500 monthly.
DWP to strip benefits from 1.1 million people
The DWP faces pressure as welfare spending is projected to hit £76.8bn by 2030. A new review recommends removing PIP and UC for milder conditions.
DWP told to cut two benefits to £103 per week
Thinktank CSJ warns soaring welfare costs could cost taxpayers £700 more annually. Urgent reform of disability benefits is needed to protect public finances.
DWP told to withdraw benefits for three conditions
Welfare reforms shelved by ministers could cost taxpayers £700 annually. CSJ proposes withdrawing UC and PIP for milder mental health conditions to save billions.
Secret slang of Birmingham's homeless community
Discover the hidden language of Birmingham's homeless community and how charities like Let's Feed Brum provide vital support. Learn how simple acts of listening can save lives.
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New deprivation list reveals England's poorest areas
Birmingham ranks as England's second most deprived area in the first post-Covid national poverty study. Discover which Midlands towns face the greatest challenges and which areas show zero deprivation.
Jon Venables refuses parole hearing over family fear
Jon Venables, one of James Bulger's killers, is reportedly too frightened to attend his parole hearing if the toddler's family is present. Learn the full story behind this development.
Woman boasts of lying to DWP Jobcentre to avoid work
A 26-year-old mother, Ebony, has gone viral after claiming she lies to the DWP to live on benefits, calling 9-5 workers 'embarrassing'. Discover the public's furious reaction.
Birmingham benefits fraudster lied about mum's death
Francine Best falsely claimed £35,464 in care payments after her mother died. Discover how Birmingham City Council uncovered the deception and the consequences she faced.
Birmingham ranked second most deprived city in England
New government data reveals Birmingham as England's second most deprived local authority, with nearly half its neighbourhoods classified as highly deprived. Discover the full impact.
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Joey Barton guilty over offensive social media posts
Former footballer Joey Barton convicted for grossly offensive posts about Eni Aluko and Jeremy Vine. Read the full court verdict details and implications for online speech.
Free Lucy Letby protestors demand retrial in Birmingham
Protestors gathered in Birmingham to demand a retrial for Lucy Letby, the former nurse convicted of murdering seven babies. The group claims her conviction is a miscarriage of justice.
Joey Barton Awaits Verdict in Social Media Case
Former footballer Joey Barton awaits a jury verdict on 12 charges of sending grossly offensive messages to pundits Eni Aluko, Lucy Ward, and Jeremy Vine. Read the latest from Liverpool Crown Court.
Former DWP advisor's benefits claim nightmare
A former DWP worker from Sheffield describes her 'absolute nightmare' claiming Universal Credit and PIP after ill health. Discover the system's failures and upcoming review.
Former DWP Worker Calls System a 'Nightmare'
A former DWP worker exposes systemic issues within the UK welfare system, citing inconsistent support and staff shortages. Discover the full investigation.
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DWP could force 100,000 innocent Brits to repay benefits
Exclusive investigation reveals the Department for Work and Pensions is using controversial 'random sampling' to demand benefit repayments from thousands who've done nothing wrong.
250,000 children in poverty due to benefit cap
Shocking new research reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit as families face impossible choices amid the cost of living crisis.
Birmingham's Stark Divide: Deprivation Crisis Revealed
New analysis reveals Birmingham's troubling inequality landscape, with neighbourhoods among England's most deprived while others thrive. Discover which areas are most affected and what this means for the city's future.
Universal Credit Cut Threatens Millions
Exclusive investigation reveals how changes to Universal Credit could leave struggling families £468 worse off annually as cost of living crisis deepens.
DWP payment delays exposed in shocking new account
Exclusive: A new first-hand account exposes how DWP payment delays are pushing vulnerable claimants to the brink, with one man waiting months for essential support.
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Ex-teacher, 77, jailed for historic school sex crimes
A retired teacher from Solihull has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of sexually abusing young boys during the 1970s and 1980s, following a courageous investigation into historical offences.
Alfie Steele's killer denied appeal freedom
Dirk Howell, convicted of murdering nine-year-old Alfie Steele in a brutal bath punishment, has been refused permission to appeal his life sentence in a landmark court decision.
Couple found dead in bedroom after suspected drug overdose
A couple in their 40s discovered deceased in Nottingham home with cocaine and fentanyl in their systems, prompting police investigation into the circumstances surrounding their tragic deaths.
Lucy Letby's disturbing prison behaviour revealed
Exclusive insights into serial killer Lucy Letby's prison life show her fixation on children's television programmes and canteen privileges while serving a whole-life order.
Universal Credit mum's powerful response to trolls
A Birmingham mother on Universal Credit shares her emotional story of battling online trolls while trying to provide for her family during the cost of living crisis.
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Birmingham's 10 Most Deprived Areas Revealed in Study
Groundbreaking research exposes Birmingham's deepest inequalities as ten neighbourhoods face extreme deprivation, with Aston and Bordesley Green among the worst affected areas.
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