New figures reveal over 1.3 million people cannot work due to mental health conditions, with Universal Credit sickness claims rising 17% under Labour. Reform UK demands benefit restrictions as welfare costs balloon.
A Birmingham mother was soaked in diesel and her £600 outfit ruined after a fuel pump hose burst at Asda Minworth, leading to health concerns and unresolved complaints.
A Birmingham mother-of-two was left covered in diesel and her £600 outfit ruined after a fuel pump hose burst at Asda Minworth. She now suffers health issues and equipment damage.
The DWP announces a 'life-changing' Universal Credit increase from April, with 500,000 households receiving an average extra £440 monthly, particularly benefiting families with three or more children.
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The Department for Work and Pensions is embroiled in a Freedom of Information dispute regarding training materials for PIP assessors handling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Long Covid cases.
The Department for Work and Pensions announces major Universal Credit changes, reducing health element payments by £212 for new claimants while increasing standard rates for millions.
A mother who racked up £40,000 in debt from gambling and shopping addictions turned her life around by selling second-hand clothes, now earning £10,000 monthly.
A former DWP benefit officer has shared insights on Mumsnet about typical benefit fraud cases, highlighting widows with private pensions and inheritance recipients as common offenders.
Benefits experts warn disabled people using AI like ChatGPT for PIP applications could have claims flagged as fraudulent by DWP, risking monthly payments up to £800.
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Nigel Bromage, once a feared far-right organiser in Birmingham, recounts his journey from extremist violence to leading deradicalisation efforts through Exit Hate UK and Small Steps.
The WV6 postcode in Wolverhampton demonstrates a dramatic socioeconomic divide, with deprived areas like Whitmore Reans and affluent neighborhoods like Tettenhall separated by less than a mile, creating stark contrasts in housing prices and crime rates.
Households receiving Universal Credit, PIP, or DLA benefits may qualify for £200 bonus payments per child through the expanded Household Support Fund before the March 31 deadline.
The Department for Work and Pensions has ordered 1,400 unpaid carers to repay Carer's Allowance, despite acknowledging the guidance used is unlawful, causing distress amid ongoing system reforms.
Low-income households receiving specific DWP benefits can claim £180 per child through the extended Household Support Fund, with councils like Hillingdon and Reading distributing payments from April 2025 to March 2026.
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A chilling Xbox game ordered by Ian Huntley was delivered to HMP Frankland three days after his death, sparking dark humor among inmates and highlighting prison violence dynamics.
A hen party organiser is struggling to cover her own trip expenses after friends agreed to share the bride's cost but have since gone silent on paying their £400 share.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed Personal Independence Payment rates will increase in April 2026, with maximum weekly payments rising to £194.60. Millions of disabled claimants will benefit from the inflation-linked adjustment.
A Birmingham Live court reporter shares insights into courtroom dynamics, the emotional impact on defendants, and the constant question about journalistic presence in legal proceedings.
The funeral of three-year-old Noah Sikora, tragically killed in a car park incident at Charlestown Shopping Centre, will take place on Monday. A community fundraiser has raised over €13,000 to support his family.
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Love Island winners Toni Laites and Cach Mercer are reportedly talking again after a public argument at the BRIT Awards led to social media blocks and split rumors. Sources reveal they still have love but face uncertain next steps.
Father Fretch Ballesteros, a Catholic priest who grew up in poverty in the Philippines, speaks out about the widespread child poverty he witnesses daily in Birmingham, highlighting stark differences from his homeland.
A 22-year-old mother of four receives £7,000 monthly from Universal Credit and saves £1,000, yet struggles with the cost of living and relies on food banks for support.
A mother calmly disciplined her six-year-old son for kicking her during a cafe tantrum, only for a stranger to offer chocolate and criticize her approach, sparking outrage among parents online.
A new study commissioned by Samsung reveals that 66% of British adults deliberately stay up later than their household for uninterrupted personal time, with Gen Z leading at 87%. The research highlights night-time productivity and relaxation trends across
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The Department for Work and Pensions faces calls to increase Cold Weather Payments from £25 to £40-£50 as energy bills soar due to global conflicts, affecting claimants on six key benefits.
Birmingham MP Jess Phillips read the names of 107 women killed by men in the past year during a silent Commons session, calling violence against women a national emergency.
Married At First Sight Australia viewers are split over Bec Zacharia's actions following a heated honeymoon argument with husband Danny Hewitt, with many defending her online.
Alireza Askari pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing Paria Veisi at their former home in Penylan, Cardiff, before concealing her body in a makeshift grave with his aunt's assistance.
Zara Arsalan, 31, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her two-month-old daughter Harleen in a sudden fit of rage at their West Bromwich home, causing catastrophic injuries.
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An investigation reveals far-right extremists in Birmingham are using modified video games and online chatrooms to recruit vulnerable children, with experts warning of a 'perfect storm' in radicalisation efforts.
