Wealthy Pensioners Excluded from Winter Fuel Payments
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules for 2026, excluding pensioners with incomes over £35,000 from the £200 or £300 bonus.
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Rossendale Leader Seeks More Action After Election Shifts
Rossendale Council leader reflects on local elections where populist parties gained seats, urging more government action on transport, health, housing, and policing.
Jess Phillips Resigns, Says Starmer's Decency 'Not Enough'
Jess Phillips has resigned as safeguarding minister, stating that while she believes Sir Keir Starmer is a good man, his leadership lacks the fight needed for real progress on women's issues.
Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall Among Poorest in England
Birmingham ranks second poorest in England, with Wolverhampton and Walsall also in the top 50, according to a new deprivation study by the Ministry of Housing.
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10 Things You Can No Longer Do in Dudley
Dudley has changed drastically over the decades. From Woolworths to JBs, here are 10 things you can no longer do in the town.
Remaining UK Bank Holidays 2026: Full List of Eight Days
After the May bank holiday, England has three bank holidays left in 2026. The full list includes Spring, Summer, and Christmas, plus Scotland's extra World Cup holiday.
Wetherspoon Warns Cost Increases May Reduce Profit
Wetherspoon warns that substantial cost increases could lead to profits falling short of expectations, despite a 3.4% rise in like-for-like sales.
DWP New Rule: State Pension Age Rises to 67 by 2028
The DWP is raising the state pension age to 67 by 2028, affecting those born after April 6, 1960. Experts warn of challenges for workers in physically demanding roles.
Martin Lewis' MSE: Six Ways to Cut Council Tax
Martin Lewis shares six tips to reduce Council Tax, including checking your band, discounts, and support worth up to £1,500. Over 400,000 homes may be in the wrong band.
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Conservatives Pitch: 'We Will Clean Up Birmingham'
Birmingham Conservatives leader Robert Alden outlines a six-point plan to clean up the city, fix finances, and restore pride, as local elections approach on May 7.
Dudley Leader Warns Green Belt Under Threat from Developers
Dudley Council's leader warns that green belt land remains under threat despite a recent victory, urging unity to resist future development pressures.
HMRC Warns UK Households to Check Pay After £1,500 Rise
HMRC advises workers to verify their pay following a National Minimum Wage increase in April, giving a £1,500 annual boost to full-time employees.
Lozells Residents Furious Over Rubbish Crisis Before Elections
Residents in Birmingham's Lozells ward express anger over waste issues, fly-tipping, and drug problems as local elections approach on May 7, 2026.
Labour's 'Boiler Tax' Slammed as Socially Unfair
The Clean Heat Market Mechanism, dubbed the 'boiler tax', faces backlash for being socially unfair and failing to boost heat pump installations, instead raising household costs.
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HMRC Sends Tax Bills to Extra One Million Pensioners
HMRC data reveals over 8.16 million taxpayers aged over 66, up from 7.14 million, as frozen thresholds drag more pensioners into tax.
Triple Lock Confirmed for Pre-1960 Pensioners
Conservatives commit to state pension triple lock amid cost concerns. Policy ensures annual increases by inflation, wages, or 2.5%.
Bin Workers Offered £16,000 Payout to End Strike
Birmingham bin workers could receive £16,000 each under a proposed deal to end the 16-month strike, but the agreement depends on Labour winning the May 7 election.
Birmingham Bin Strike End 'Within Sight' Says Leader
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton says a negotiated settlement to end the 16-month bin strike is now within sight, with a new improved offer for Unite union members.
Farage Promises Fresh Start for Sandwell in Reform Bid
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visited Oldbury, promising a fresh start and new faces if his party wins Sandwell council elections, but stayed vague on policy details.
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HMRC Pension Age Change: Born After 1971 to Be Affected
HMRC clarifies the minimum pension age rise from 55 to 57 from April 2028, impacting those born after 1971. Transitional rules apply for some.
New £200 Cost-of-Living Payments Announced by Rachel Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed details of the new Crisis and Resilience Fund, offering £200 grants to struggling households across England for essentials like food and utilities.
UK Inflation Rises to 3.3% Amid Global Conflict
UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, the highest in three months, driven by rising fuel and energy costs linked to Middle East tensions. Chancellor Reeves vows to keep costs down.
Petition Calls for £18,000 Personal Tax Allowance
A parliamentary petition urges the Labour government to raise the tax-free Personal Allowance from £12,570 to £18,000, citing fiscal drag concerns and fairness issues.
Rachel Reeves Weighs New Cost-of-Living Payments for Households
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is evaluating targeted cost-of-living payments for vulnerable households, amid concerns over rising petrol and energy costs due to the Middle East crisis.
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Government Reminds of £50m Heating Oil Support for Families
The UK Government has issued a reminder about over £50 million in immediate support for vulnerable households using heating oil, urging residents to contact local councils as global instability drives up costs.
Rachel Reeves Plans New Cost-of-Living Payments for UK Households
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.
Rachel Reeves Announces £117 Energy Bill Cut for Households
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.
Solihull Council Writes Off £560,000 in Unpaid Debts
Solihull Council has approved the write-off of £560,869 in historic debt, including council tax, business rates, and housing benefit, due to unrecoverable amounts.
New Spring Cost-of-Living Payments via Local Councils
The Government launches the Crisis Resilience Fund, offering cash grants to households struggling with essentials like food and energy. Local councils will distribute payments, with eligibility not limited to benefit claimants.
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Council Writes Off £500k+ in Historic Unpaid Debts
Solihull Council has written off more than £500,000 in uncollected historic debt, including unpaid invoices and business rates, with officers citing a proactive approach to recovery.
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