Starmer's £53m Heating Oil Support and Energy Bill Caps
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a £53 million cost of living package for heating oil users, alongside energy bill caps and fuel duty extensions amid Middle East tensions.
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DWP Checks Pensioners' Bank Accounts for Two Benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions is using new powers to verify Winter Fuel Payment and Pension Credit awards through bank account checks, sparking privacy concerns from civil liberties groups.
£150 Energy Bill Discount for Benefit Claimants Extended
The Government has extended the Warm Home Discount scheme, providing a £150 energy bill reduction to around six million low-income households this winter.
£225 Winter Bonus for Eligible State Pensioners in Tandridge
Tandridge Council announces one-off £225 payments for state pensioners and other vulnerable groups through the Winter Support Scheme, funded by the DWP's Household Support Fund.
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Rachel Reeves Announces £200 Cost-of-Living Support Payments
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has launched the Crisis and Resilience Fund, offering emergency cash payments to households struggling with essentials like food and energy bills from April.
State Pension Age May Hit 75 as Birth Rates Fall
A new report from the Centre for Social Justice urges the Labour government to address declining birth rates to prevent the state pension age from rising substantially to 75 by 2039.
Starmer Announces Support for Households Amid Energy Crisis
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will hold a press conference on Monday to announce tens of millions in support for 1.7 million households affected by rising energy bills driven by Middle East conflicts.
HMRC Child Benefit Block: 24,000 Cases Under NAO Investigation
The National Audit Office launches an inquiry into HMRC's anti-fraud system that incorrectly suspended child benefit payments for thousands of families using faulty travel data.
Birmingham High Street Decade-Long Demolition Plan Unveiled
A major redevelopment proposal for Birmingham's High Street could see a hotel, GP surgery with 17,789 patients, and multiple shops demolished over ten years to make way for 2,000 new homes and commercial spaces.
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Jewellery Quarter Redevelopment Faces Character Concerns
Plans for 269 apartments in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter return to planners amid councillor worries about incremental loss of area character. Decision deferred to March 19 meeting.
Birmingham Council Sells Seven Properties at March Auction
Birmingham City Council is auctioning seven assets, including land, a community centre, and commercial units, on March 26. Key lots feature prime locations in Edgbaston, Lozells, and Hockley.
Catalyst Business Park Plan for Widnes Waterfront Jobs
Ambitious plans for Catalyst Business Park in Widnes could create up to 3,367 jobs across 96 acres, transforming the waterfront area with 1.8 million sq ft of commercial space.
Council Tax Loophole: 1993 Freeze Favors Large Property Owners
Walsall Council reveals a council tax loophole where properties expanded since 1993 pay lower rates, as bills rise by 4.99% for 2026/27. Councillors call for reform to address unfairness in the system.
UK Tourists Warned About Kuwait Exit Permit Requirements
The Foreign Office has updated travel guidance for Kuwait, warning British nationals they may need exit permits to leave the country amid Middle East tensions.
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PIP Assessment Changes from April Risk One Million Claimants
The Labour government is increasing face-to-face PIP assessments from 6% to 30% starting April, potentially affecting over one million claimants as part of a £1.9 billion savings plan.
Couple Must Remove £4,500 Fence After Losing Planning Appeal
A retired couple in Bolton have been ordered to dismantle their £4,500 privacy fence after their planning appeal was rejected by the council, which deemed it incompatible with the area's character.
HMRC to Dock State Pensions £34 Monthly Over Fuel Payment
State pensioners face £34 monthly deductions from HMRC if they don't opt out of Winter Fuel Payment by April 1, with experts warning of double repayments for high earners.
Dudley Council's £7m Sick Pay Bill Amid Burnout Claims
Dudley Council faces a £6.9m cost for staff sick days, with mental health issues and work-related stress cited as leading causes. Councillors debate the impact of budget cuts on employee wellbeing.
Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Questions Leader's Status
US President Donald Trump has publicly declined Iran's ceasefire plea, stating the proposed terms were insufficient. In an NBC interview, he also cast doubt on the health of Iran's new Supreme Leader.
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Cyprus Residents Fearful, UK Tourists Warned Amid Conflict
People in Cyprus express fear over inadequate bomb shelters as the country faces fallout from the Middle East conflict, with officials admitting poor preparedness.
Trump: Iran's New Leader Khamenei 'Not Alive'
US President Donald Trump has claimed Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'not alive' and should surrender if living, following unverified reports of severe injuries from an alleged bombing.
April Bill Hikes: Council Tax, TV Licence & Water Costs
UK households face multiple bill increases in April, including council tax, TV licence fees, broadband, mobile, and water charges. The new tax year brings inflation-linked rises.
Home Office U-Turn on Passport Rule for EU Dual Nationals
The Home Office has reversed a controversial rule requiring dual nationals with EU settlement status to present a British passport for UK entry, following backlash from affected citizens.
Solihull Car Park Closes for Major Town Centre Redevelopment
Mell Square multi-storey car park in Solihull will close permanently on March 31 as work begins on the Holbeche Place redevelopment, featuring 1,600 homes and new public spaces.
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Westminster Council: £370 Bonus for DWP Benefit Claimants
Westminster City Council is distributing supermarket vouchers worth £170 to £370 to residents on Pension Credit, ESA, JSA and other benefits through the Household Support Fund.
Westminster Pensioners Get £300 Bonus, Not Winter Fuel
Westminster Council is distributing £300 payments to state pensioners born before 1958 using DWP Household Support Fund money. The scheme aims to help vulnerable residents during the cost of living crisis.
Council Investigates 'Unauthorised' HMO Build in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has launched a planning enforcement investigation into a property at 191 Warwards Lane, Selly Park, following claims that an 'unauthorised' House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is being built, with residents warning of serious public
Conservatives Decide Fate of Reform UK Council Leader
Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch faces a crucial no-confidence vote, with nine Conservative councillors positioned as kingmakers in a tense political showdown.
B&B Approved to Save Cradley Heath Social Club from Jeopardy
Sandwell Council has approved plans to convert a first-floor function room at Cradley Heath Sports and Social Club into a 23-room bed and breakfast. The move aims to provide crucial new revenue streams to save the struggling club, which opened in 2005 and
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Brummies Demand Bin Strike Resolution One Year On
Birmingham residents share their frustrations and messages to council and unions one year after bin workers began their all-out strike, calling for an end to the disruptive dispute.
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