Prime Minister Andy Burnham has personally pledged to investigate the supported exempt accommodation sector in Birmingham, which sees over 32,000 people in 12,000 properties with £400m in benefits, after BirminghamLive highlighted community impacts.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales has criticised HMRC's plan to introduce criminal offences for reckless tax statements, warning it may confuse taxpayers and reduce voluntary disclosures.
Imran Khan, 40, fatally stabbed Hozar Ali, 28, in Wood Green Road, Winson Green on February 23 after an argument about money, Birmingham Crown Court has heard.
Wolverhampton Council's licensing committee will meet on August 26 to decide if Calif Bar, forced to close for employing an illegal worker, can reopen as Vivant Lounge amid fire and police objections.
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Birmingham City Council has approved a 20-metre 5G mast on Walsall Road in Sutton Four Oaks, ruling that its benefits for digital connectivity outweigh the 'limited harm' and visual intrusion for nearby homes.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to move back to the UK later this month, more than six years after relocating to California, according to the Press Association.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to return to live in the United Kingdom for an extended period, with Archie and Lilibet set to enroll at a British school, according to reports.
Birmingham City Council has issued an update after six homes were destroyed in a devastating fire on Gorleston Road in Highters Heath, leaving families homeless.
Tiego and Richard Beckles are on trial for the murder of Trey Johnson, who was stabbed to death on Christmas Day 2025 after a violent attack outside a Wolverhampton club.
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Four people were arrested after police discovered a suspected chop shop in Birmingham. A stolen car from Solihull was found inside a premises on Cato Street, leading to arrests and further searches.
The Department for Education has reinforced guidance that schools must make attendance central to parents' evenings from September, as part of a new attendance toolkit to tackle rising child absences.
The Government has changed driveway laws to remove planning permission requirements for homeowners installing electric vehicle charging points, aiming to speed up the EV rollout.
DWP confirms PIP claimants attending Timms Review workshops in September and October will have travel costs and personal assistant expenses reimbursed, with a Friday deadline to apply.
The Department for Education has issued an 'attendance toolkit' to schools, recommending that medical appointments be scheduled outside school hours and that pupils return to class afterward if well enough.
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Birmingham City Council has approved a 5G mast on Alcester Road South despite 20 objections citing health concerns, with the decision citing compliance with national guidelines.
PIP claimants who sign up for Timms Review workshops by Friday 21 August 2026 will receive a one-off bonus payment, the DWP has confirmed.
New Department for Education guidance published on August 19, 2026, tells schools to avoid granting term-time leave for birthdays, citing 40% higher absence rates on those days, and to celebrate within school hours instead.
A deal to buy out National Express West Midlands bus services has been criticised for leaving taxpayers exposed to financial risks, according to a report.
The Department for Education has issued fresh guidance to schools on communicating attendance expectations to parents, developed with families whose children missed 9 to 28 days last year.
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West Midlands Combined Authority takes over National Express West Midlands bus operations, but Conservatives criticise the deal, saying taxpayers assume all risks while the operator can bid for future contracts.
State pensioners born after 1951 could see payments rise from £965 to £1,004 per month under Andy Burnham's triple lock pledge, with wage growth likely to determine the increase next April.
The Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero warns benefits claimants on Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, ESA, or Pension Credit must ensure their name is on the electricity bill by 23 August 2026 to receive the £150 Warm Home Discount.
The Department for Education has issued new guidance to schools in England on communicating with parents about attendance, targeting families whose children miss 9 or more days a year.
A 4.1% hike would raise the full state pension to £251 a week from April 2027, but the basic state pension would stay at £192, leaving some pensioners £58 less per week under Andy Burnham's triple lock commitment.
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The former West Mercia Police Federation secretary, jailed for defrauding the organisation of over £55,000, has been banned from policing for life by a misconduct panel.
State pensioners aged 74 and over could receive £192.40 per week from April 2027 after Andy Burnham vowed to keep the triple lock, with wage growth at 4.1% likely to decide the hike.
Dudley Council's £14m underspend sparks clash as Reform UK claims cuts have become 'manufactured neglect' and Labour says services are still failing.
Wage growth at 4.1% beats inflation at 2.9%, likely triggering a £515 state pension boost under Andy Burnham, but four groups will not receive the increase, experts warn.
Andy Burnham's triple lock pledge could deliver £770 monthly to basic state pensioners born before 1953, as wage growth at 4.1% likely decides April 2026 hike.
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Reform UK has pledged to ban foreign nationals from claiming DWP benefits, targeting 1.3 million migrants on Universal Credit as of May 2026, aiming for £5 billion in savings.
