Mona Khurana has stepped down as Sandwell Council's cabinet member for children and families after three months, citing increased family responsibilities. Matt Lloyd takes over with immediate effect.
Andy Burnham is urged to ban energy direct debit rises when accounts are in credit, after Ofgem data shows £3.2bn held and average £135 surplus.
DWP will bring forward state pension and benefit payments due on the August bank holiday to Friday, August 28, ensuring households receive cash early.
People born between 6 March 1961 and 5 April 1977 face waiting until 67 for their state pension, potentially losing £13,112.66 next year, according to Fidelity.
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People born between 6 August and 5 October 1960 will see their State Pension age rise to 66 years and 5 or 6 months from September 2026, under DWP rules.
HMRC will start auto-signing up sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 for Making Tax Digital from September, after 436,000 already filed quarterly updates.
HMRC will recover Winter Fuel Payments from pensioners born after 1946 with income over £35,000, deducting about £17 monthly from April 2026.
Nationwide customers are being warned about a convincing email scam claiming a direct debit was set up for a dental practice. Which? and Norfolk Trading Standards say the fake email contains a malicious link designed to steal personal details.
Dudley councillors have criticised the council's agenda, saying too much time is spent on topics like deepfakes, delaying important debates on housing and other issues.
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Brinnington gets £20m government funding. Residents will guide spending via a new board, survey, and ice cream van events. First decision backs lantern parade.
DWP confirms four groups won't get the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment despite meeting age rules. Find out who's excluded and what it means for your heating costs.
State pensioners born before 1950 will receive an £834 monthly boost under the triple lock, with payments rising by 4.1% in 2026/27, Andy Burnham confirms.
Birmingham City Council plans to close 25 of its 36 household recycling centres, saving £3.5m annually, as part of broader budget cuts to address a £300m funding gap.
Low-income households will learn the fate of the income tax personal allowance in October, as PM Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey prepare the government's first Budget on October 28.
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Experts warn Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey may target inheritance tax and capital gains tax in the October 28 Budget, after ruling out income tax, VAT and National Insurance increases.
Householders facing unexpected energy bill increases should check for estimated readings, meter mix-ups, or billing errors, says Citizens Advice, as simple checks can prevent overpaying.
Birmingham City Council has published a 10-point vision to rejuvenate Erdington town centre over the next 20 years, including a new community square, improved shop frontages, and better pedestrian links to the rail station.
Shafaq Ahmed described bloodied tissues, broken chairs, and a broken toilet during a seven-hour wait at Heartlands A&E. The hospital is investigating.
Four controversial greenbelt sites have been removed from Wigan's local plan after strong opposition, but the council says it can still meet employment needs without building on the land.
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Wiltshire Council grants prior approval for Crown Estate to convert two barns at Moorhouse Farm, Netherstreet, into storage and distribution units, sparking resident anger over lack of public scrutiny.
Plans to convert a Birmingham house into a bed and breakfast have been refused by council planners due to concerns over noise, parking, and impact on the residential area.
Nationwide has launched a new free credit score widget to help millions of customers understand their financial health, following FCA research showing only 39% of people fully understand their credit report.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are moving back to Britain, six years after leaving for North America, and have enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in local British schools ahead of the upcoming term.
Trading Standards officers in Walsall visited over 50 traders and seized 86 disposable BBQs following a temporary UK ban on sales due to extreme wildfire risk during drought and heatwave conditions.
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Households guilty of fly-tipping will face up to 20 hours of unpaid clean-up work and must pay costs under new government plans announced by DEFRA and Dame Angela Eagle.
HMRC is contacting around one million workers from August about potential Low Earner's Pension Payments, correcting a tax relief disparity for those earning around £12,570.
From September 1, headteachers will enforce fines of £80 for term-time holidays. Research shows parents save £567 on average by travelling during school time, but attendance targets are tightening.
PIP claimants with long-term conditions must register by 5pm Friday 21 August 2026 to join DWP workshops shaping Timms Review reforms, with 15 sessions across the UK in September and October.
PIP claimants who attend DWP Timms Review workshops this autumn will receive a one-off bonus payment, but must disclose it to HMRC. Registration closes tomorrow.
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Hayley-Marie Ferguson, 42, allegedly helped her father John Anslow dispose of Chereiss Bailey's body in a West Bromwich canal, then attended a Peaky Blinders-themed event hours later, a court heard.
