UK tourists traveling to Gibraltar will face passport checks and potential searches by Spanish border guards under a new Brexit treaty. Conservative critics warn of sovereignty concerns, while Labour defends the agreement as protecting Gibraltar's British
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that mixed-age couples where one partner is below state pension age cannot claim Pension Credit or pension-age Housing Benefit, forcing them onto Universal Credit instead.
Households can apply for £200 spring cost-of-living payments from local councils starting Sunday, with grants available regardless of benefit claims.
The Government has confirmed new rules where pensioners with incomes exceeding £35,000 will have £33 deducted monthly from payments as part of Winter Fuel Payment clawbacks.
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The BBC Question Time audience in Birmingham burst into laughter during a heated discussion about accusations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, with host Fiona Bruce stepping in to remind panelists he denies wrongdoing.
Birmingham City Council has approved the sale of Fairway Day Centre in Kings Norton, one of four adult day centres closed last year amid budget cuts, as part of its financial recovery plan.
The Mayor of Rossendale reflects on a busy February, attending Holocaust Memorial Day, school awards, charity balls, and community events across Lancashire.
Hannah Spencer of the Green Party has secured victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election after a tense three-way contest, with Labour falling to third place behind Reform UK. The result marks a significant political shift in the constituency.
Passions flared at Dudley Council's budget meeting as councillors exchanged heated blows over spending proposals, with the mayor struggling to maintain order amid procedural confusion.
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Councillor David Wilkes has left the Labour Party to join right-wing group Advance UK, marking his third political affiliation change since being elected as a Conservative in 2022.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will address Parliament with the Spring Statement, focusing on economic forecasts and fiscal stability, while facing calls for student loan reforms and High Street support.
Thorbjørn Jagland, former Norwegian Prime Minister, was rushed to hospital following severe stress from corruption charges linked to Jeffrey Epstein. His lawyer denies suicide attempt claims.
The Labour Party government alerts over 750,000 young adults born before 2012 to claim an average of £2,200 each from unclaimed Child Trust Fund accounts.
Birmingham City Council's Labour leadership failed to pass its annual budget, forcing adjournment and emergency negotiations ahead of a legal deadline, revealing deep internal divisions and political uncertainty.
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Councillor Prish Sharma has left the ruling Conservative group on Solihull Council to join Reform UK, becoming the fourth defector. The move comes ahead of crucial local elections and budget meetings.
Labour MP Cat Eccles confirms she will not stand for re-election as a Dudley councillor in May, following criticism over her 36% attendance record at council meetings.
Campaigners argue Chancellor Rachel Reeves missed a chance to raise £12.5bn by taxing huge bank profits, opting instead for stealth taxes that squeeze ordinary workers financially.
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals that nearly 80% of the recent increase in Universal Credit claimants stems from transfers from older benefits like income support, with total UK claimants reaching approximately 8.6 million by late 2025.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed a £117 annual reduction in energy bills for millions of UK households, effective from April, as part of Labour's cost-of-living relief measures.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves' promised £150 energy saving has been partially eroded by rising infrastructure costs, despite a 7% drop in the Ofgem price cap. The actual reduction falls short of initial targets.
Millions of state pensioners will receive updated tax codes from HMRC to recover winter fuel payments from those with incomes over £35,000, following a rule change by the Labour government.
Unison's general secretary Andrea Egan calls on Birmingham City Council to resolve the 14-month bin strike and pass a lawful budget, citing government funding increases and commissioner failures.
Birmingham City Council's budget debate erupted into a fiery clash over the city's reputation, with Labour leader hailing a 'thriving powerhouse' while opposition branded it a 'cesspit of Europe' amid financial turmoil.
The DWP has issued a warning to millions of claimants about its three main powers for bank account checks under new fraud laws. A consultation on strict rules ends February 27, with £45 billion overpaid since the pandemic.
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A dramatic Birmingham City Council budget meeting was adjourned amid protests over the ongoing bins strike, with opposition councillors slamming Labour's leadership and claims of 'cat-sized rats' in rubbish piles.
Birmingham's reputation became a heated battleground as council budget plans sparked intense debate, with leaders clashing over whether the city is a thriving powerhouse or a European cesspit.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced new financial rules affecting state pensioners with incomes exceeding £35,000. These individuals will see deductions from their payments as HMRC recovers Winter Fuel Payments they no longer qualify for.
Navendu Mishra MP details how scrapping the two-child benefit cap will lift thousands of children out of poverty in Stockport, alongside expanded free school meals and breakfast clubs.
The Reform Party has announced it will fully restore the two-child benefit cap if it wins the next general election, alongside changes to welfare eligibility and the Motability scheme.
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Birmingham City Council's crucial budget meeting concluded without a decision after Labour failed to secure enough votes. A second meeting must be held before March 11 to pass a legal budget, with cross-party negotiations now underway.
