The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed Winter Fuel Allowance rates for 2026/27, with a £100 reduction for state pensioners born after September 1946. Eligible recipients will receive letters in October or November detailing their payments.
Natasha Cochrane De La Rosa, born in London, was denied re-entry to the UK from Amsterdam due to new regulations requiring dual nationals to present specific documentation.
Solihull Council has granted further planning consent for McDonald's new drive-thru restaurant at Birmingham Airport, including adjustments to signage and digital screens.
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates the 5p fuel duty discount could be maintained amid rising energy costs due to Middle East tensions, promising responsible economic decisions.
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Thousands face restricted access to DWP benefits under new migration rules, but analysis shows savings will be far less than the claimed £10 billion, raising questions about the policy's impact.
Major political changes are coming to Solihull Council as 12 current councillors, including former leaders Ian Courts and Bob Sleigh, will not seek re-election in May's all-out elections.
A new forecast predicts Birmingham City Council could end up with no overall control after May's local elections, with Labour projected to suffer a dramatic collapse from 65 to just 13 councillors.
A planning application has been submitted for 2,721 new burial plots on land between Handsworth Cemetery and Sandwell Park Golf Club in West Bromwich, aiming to tackle a 'well-recognised' regional shortage of cemetery space.
Sandwell Council planners have approved revised plans to build four residential homes for vulnerable children on a privately-owned green space in West Bromwich, despite local objections about loss of community space and traffic safety concerns.
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Households across the UK must register to vote by April 20 to participate in the upcoming local council and mayoral elections on May 7, 2026, with voter ID requirements also enforced.
Hyndburn Borough Council has received planning applications for solar panels at a primary school, extensions, and changes of use in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle.
Two leaders of an unregulated Christian school in Birmingham have been prohibited from teaching after operating without registration, following a minibus crash that exposed the illegal institution.
Millions of state pensioners with annual incomes below £35,000 will receive automatic Winter Fuel Payments this year, as the DWP confirms eligibility criteria for 2026.
Richard Cooper was shocked to receive bills for thousands after Thames Water incorrectly linked his account to another property's meter, charging him for a neighbor's leak until the error was fixed.
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This week's briefing covers local election tensions, a £2m counterfeit Gucci operation in Acocks Green, and updates on teen gatherings in the city centre. Plus, plans to save the Electric Cinema.
Former US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Pope Leo, accusing him of being weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy after the Pope's call for global peace.
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Mali, advising against all travel and urging British nationals to leave immediately due to unpredictable security conditions.
The ruling Conservatives will be questioned on nine issues including fly-tipping fines, the Saddlers Centre, and canal incidents at the final Walsall Council meeting before the all-out elections next month.
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Russia, warning British-Russian dual nationals they could face fines up to one year's income for failing to declare citizenship.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering targeted cost-of-living payments for low-income households as energy bills are forecast to surge by hundreds of pounds annually from July.
Money expert Martin Lewis urges Brits to register to vote before the May 7 local elections deadline, highlighting how this simple action can significantly improve credit scores and ease credit applications.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a £117 annual reduction in energy bills for typical households, though concerns remain about future price hikes due to global tensions.
The Department for Work and Pensions has detailed eligibility criteria for Winter Fuel Payments in 2026, with a £35,000 income threshold determining who receives the £200-£300 support.
Birmingham Labour leader John Cotton expresses confidence in retaining council control in May's local elections, dismissing predictions of catastrophic defeat and highlighting party's positive agenda.
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State pensioners have received a £575 annual increase due to the Triple Lock mechanism, but economists warn it's a 'ticking timebomb' that could cost billions and drive fiscal crisis.
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched the Crisis and Resilience Fund, offering two new payments to support low-income households with 12 essential needs from April 2026.
A rejected plan to convert an Elmdon house into a seven-bed HMO is now heading to appeal, with a government inspector set to make the final decision after Solihull Council refused the application.
Council leader John Cotton discusses the ongoing bins dispute, defends 20mph speed limits, and addresses unemployment figures as all 101 council seats face election in May.
Cumberland Council's planning committee will consider approval for two new industrial buildings at Leconfield Industrial Estate in Cleator Moor, focusing on nuclear and clean energy sectors.
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The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing £50 million in immediate cost of living payments to vulnerable households using heating oil, with funding available through local councils from April 1.
