DWP urged to scrap savings limits affecting 830k families
Campaigners push to raise Universal Credit savings thresholds, frozen since 2006, which cut payments for 830,000 families and strip 1.2 million of support entirely.
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Enforcement notice for Willenhall pub flats conversion
Walsall Council will serve an enforcement notice on The Bridge Tavern in Willenhall after the upper floor was converted into flats without planning permission, following a June inspection.
Clarkson beats hosepipe ban at pub with borehole
Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer's Dog has kept its garden green during the hosepipe ban thanks to a private borehole, which is legal as it doesn't use treated mains water.
PIP claimants face new DWP means-test with 55p of £1 taken back
Reform Party plans to replace PIP and Work Capability Assessment with a means-tested Health Security Allowance, cutting 55p per £1 earned above thresholds, aiming to save £5bn.
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UK inflation jumps to 2.9% in blow to Burnham's cost of living
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, driven by energy price cap reset and reduced discounting, according to ONS. Services inflation eased to 3.4%, core to 2.6%. Economists expect peak later this year or early 2027, with potential impact on interest rates an
DfE confirms after-school club push to tackle Friday absences
The DfE will encourage schools to offer more after-school clubs from September 1 to combat rising Friday absences, which have increased nearly 25%.
Petition seeks Universal Credit capital limits increase
A petition urges the DWP to raise Universal Credit savings thresholds to £10,700 and £28,500, reflecting inflation since 2006, and to introduce annual uprating.
Reform UK's first 100 days in Walsall: key changes
Reform UK marks 100 days in power in Walsall with major savings, policy shifts, and controversies, including scrapping climate emergency and National Anthem vote.
Former Liverpool HMRC office to become 95 flats
A former HMRC office in Liverpool city centre will be converted into 95 flats after revised plans addressed daylight issues that led to rejection of the original 106-apartment scheme.
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Mayor triggers public buyout of National Express buses
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has triggered the public buyout of National Express West Midlands, which runs 94% of local bus services, to prevent a collapse that could have left millions stranded. The deal protects 4,800 jobs and 750 buses daily.
Manchester local plan: 60,000 new homes mapped
Manchester's local plan proposes up to 60,000 new homes by 2039, with a core growth area taking 42,000 homes and 1.4 million sqm of office space. Public consultation runs until September 28.
Walsall pub faces enforcement notice over unauthorised flats
Walsall Council will serve an enforcement notice on The Turquoise Island pub after flats were created without permission, following a planning investigation.
Newport leader urges ONS move and M4 relief road revisit
Newport Council leader Dimitri Batrouni says relocating the ONS to the city centre would boost regeneration, and urges revisiting the M4 Relief Road and more transport investment.
Private pension access age could rise to 60, warns ex-minister
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb warns the private pension access age could rise to 60, citing Labour's lack of fondness for pension freedoms, despite current plans for 57 by 2028.
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Two-child cap scrapped: £3,648 Universal Credit boost
Labour's scrapping of the two-child benefit cap means larger families on Universal Credit can claim extra payments. Households with three children get £304 more monthly (£3,648 yearly), and those with four get £608 more monthly.
Future of 130-Year-Old Former Birmingham Library Decided
Birmingham City Council has decided the future of the 130-year-old former Central Library building on Chamberlain Square, with plans to transform it into a mixed-use development.
State pension gap widens to £234 a month
A 4.1% wage rise would lift full state pension to £1,004 a month, but basic rate trails at £770, leaving a £234 gap under Andy Burnham's triple lock pledge.
State Pension Rise to £251 Weekly After Triple Lock Vow
Andy Burnham confirms Triple Lock, likely boosting full state pension to £251.19 weekly for younger retirees, based on wage growth data.
Burnham Urged to Reverse Farmer Inheritance Tax Changes
The Ulster Farmers' Union calls on PM Andy Burnham to fully reverse inheritance tax changes for farmers, citing a need to protect family farms and reset relations.
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West Midlands unemployment hits 5.6% in tough job market
West Midlands unemployment rose to 5.6% in the latest figures, above the national average, reflecting a challenging job market in the region.
DWP crackdown: 660,000 Universal Credit claimants targeted
Reform plans to bar non-UK citizens from Universal Credit, targeting 660,000 claimants not in work. IFS says savings depend on citizenship responses.
Burnham £13,062 state pension plan for under-76s
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's triple lock pledge likely to raise full state pension by £515 to £13,062 annually, based on wage growth.
Andy Burnham £395 state pension increase for pre-1953
State pensioners face a 4.1% rise next April due to Triple Lock, adding £395 a year for those born before 1953. Wage growth drives increase.
Solihull Council 100 days: Tories lead minority, opposition gains
100 days after Solihull Council elections, the Conservatives run a minority administration, facing opposition scrutiny chairs and Reform UK challenges, while one defection narrows their majority gap.
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PIP shake-up: five conditions to auto-qualify
Reform plans would let five conditions automatically qualify for the highest PIP and Universal Credit support, says Robert Jenrick.
Burnham Freeze Adds 1M Taxpayers, HMRC Warns
HMRC will bill one million people unexpectedly, with income tax liabilities set to hit 44.6 million by 2030, 1.1 million more than forecast. Andy Burnham refuses to change £12,570 allowance.
DWP October crackdown: bank checks and driving bans
From October, the DWP will use new powers to check bank accounts, suspend driving licences, and recover debts from Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA households who fail to engage.
Aldi Selly Oak Car Park Slammed Over Dead Rat
A Birmingham man found a dead rat and litter in Aldi's Selly Oak car park, calling it 'disgusting'. Aldi says the site is regularly cleaned and has reported waste issues to authorities.
State pension insulated from Reform UK DWP cuts
Reform UK has confirmed the state pension will be entirely insulated from its planned DWP benefit cuts, with spending expected to reach £180bn this year. Robert Jenrick also outlined plans to exclude foreign nationals from most benefits.
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60% Tax Rate Warning for £100k-£125k Earners
Workers earning £100,000 to £125,140 face an effective 60% tax rate if thresholds stay frozen in the October 28 Budget, warns AJ Bell, urging a Pensions Tax Lock.
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