Mohammed Arif, a former Walsall Conservative councillor, has won a landmark racial discrimination case against former colleagues. The court found his Muslim faith was 'weaponised' against him during candidate selection and expulsion processes.
New figures reveal 165,000 homeowners face additional annual charges under Labour's mansion tax, targeting properties valued above £2 million from April 2028.
Certain UK households are seeing their BBC TV Licence bills reduced from £180 to £0 following a recent price increase. Eligibility includes those aged 75+ or receiving Pension Credit, with specific rules for residential care and blind individuals.
Individuals with nine specific severe medical conditions may qualify for a council tax discount of 25% to 100%, potentially reducing their bill to zero, amid rising rates from April 2026. Eligibility requires a doctor's diagnosis and receipt of certain be
Birmingham Selly Oak MP Al Carns addresses rumors about becoming the next Prime Minister, emphasizing stability and focusing on current geopolitical challenges.
The ceremonial King's Speech, setting out the government's legislative agenda, has been confirmed for May 13, 2026, following local elections and amid debates on key bills.
Prince Edward is said to be the first royal to visit Andrew since his eviction from Royal Lodge in February, as other family members including his daughters and ex-wife have reportedly stayed away.
The Department for Work and Pensions has officially announced the return of the Winter Fuel Payment for the upcoming winter season, with automatic payments for eligible recipients and specific claim deadlines.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms a £575 yearly increase for new state pension recipients under 75, driven by the Triple Lock mechanism, with no means testing required.
On this day in 2013, Margaret Thatcher, the UK's first woman prime minister and a three-term leader, passed away at age 87, marking a pivotal moment in political history.
MP Mike Tapp highlights Labour's recent policy changes, including scrapping the two-child benefit limit and enhancing workers' rights, drawing parallels to the historic minimum wage introduction 27 years ago.
Navendu Mishra MP details handling 3,500 enquiries in early 2024, with successes in housing, debt collection, and worker rights, urging residents to contact his office for support.
A DWP rule change increasing state pension age will force millions of workers to pay extra National Insurance contributions, costing some over £4,000.
The Government has announced significant increases to Universal Credit payments, with joint claimants aged 25+ receiving nearly £40 more monthly, totaling £468 yearly. Single claimants get £25 extra, and the two-child benefit cap removal aids larger famil
The Department for Work and Pensions is under pressure to allow early state pension access, with Labour minister Torsten Bell acknowledging inequality challenges.
Investment expert Antonia Medlicott warns that rising inflation and geopolitical tensions could make the state pension Triple Lock unsustainable, affecting millions.
A former Dudley councillor who served on children's committees has pleaded guilty to grooming offences against two young girls, aged 12 and 13, and is awaiting sentencing.
Birmingham Labour leader John Cotton discusses key election issues including the ongoing bins strike, 20mph speed limits, heritage preservation and unemployment crisis ahead of May's all-out council elections.
A look back at four West Midlands MPs remembered for all the wrong reasons, including scandal, racism, and extreme drunkenness that shaped political history.
The Department for Work and Pensions has dismissed urgent parliamentary demands for more ambitious fraud reduction goals, defending its current 2.8% target as a remarkable achievement.
State pensioners on the basic rate are receiving an additional £439 annually as the Department for Work and Pensions implements a 4.8% Triple Lock increase, raising weekly payments significantly.
The DWP's state pension age increase from April 6 risks widening income and life expectancy gaps, with most claimants expressing strong dissatisfaction and financial anxiety.
The Department for Work and Pensions has detailed its plan to start bank account checks for Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA in 2026 as part of a fraud crackdown.
The Department for Work and Pensions has dispatched letters to all 13 million state pensioners detailing a 4.8% increase under the triple lock guarantee, with new weekly rates and tax implications explained.
Labour MPs urge HMRC rule change to automatically release unclaimed child trust funds at age 21, with £1.5bn estimated to be sitting in accounts across the UK.
The Department for Work and Pensions mistakenly paid £850 million in benefits to deceased claimants, with 2.6 million errors since 2021. Critics call it a scandal exposing systemic failures.
Veteran pensions specialist Tom McPhail warns the DWP that the Triple Lock guarantee, which adds £575 annually, is unsustainable and must be abolished to ensure long-term economic stability.
New claimants for the Universal Credit health element will receive a lower monthly rate of £217.26, while existing claimants and those with severe conditions continue at £429.80. The government says this reform aims to reduce benefit dependency and save £
The Labour government has refused calls to extend inheritance tax deadlines for families dealing with new pension asset charges, maintaining existing six-month payment timelines despite criticism.
A request for full financial disclosure of the Walsall Leather Museum relocation has been rejected by the Mayor, sparking concerns about democratic accountability and taxpayer transparency.