The Labour government has extended the £150 Warm Home Discount scheme for low-income households on six DWP benefits until 2030, though experts warn discounts alone won't solve the energy crisis.
Sir Keir Starmer faces a critical decision between funding military readiness and cutting the welfare bill, with a £28bn shortfall forcing tough choices.
Two independent councillors express horror as Birmingham's bins strike enters second year, damaging the city's reputation nationally and internationally while services remain suspended.
Warwickshire County Council chair Edward Harris resigns after Tamworth Borough Council reveals he owned substandard Houses of Multiple Occupation lacking basic amenities.
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Independent councillors voice horror as Birmingham's ongoing bin strike enters second year, damaging the city's reputation and causing international embarrassment.
Independent councillors warn Birmingham has become an 'international laughing stock' as the bins strike enters its second year, with no resolution in sight and ongoing damage to the city's global reputation.
Thousands of civil service pensioners are receiving interest-free hardship loans of up to £10,000 as 90,000 face unacceptable payment delays in the pension scheme.
WASPI campaigners express outrage after Labour government rejects DWP compensation for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age changes, with chairwoman Angela Madden accusing ministers of treating them with 'utter contempt'.
The Labour government has confirmed no compensation for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age changes, sparking WASPI's legal challenge over what they call a 'disgraceful political choice'.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has formally rejected compensation claims from WASPI women, with Secretary Pat McFadden stating a review found no evidence of direct financial loss.
The Department for Work and Pensions announces plans to streamline the Pension Credit application process, benefiting over 1.4 million state pensioners with simplified online and telephone claims.
The Valuation Office Agency outlines its methodology for revaluing high-value properties ahead of the new mansion tax implementation in April 2028, focusing on transparency.
Official estimates reveal state pension costs will rise by £35.1bn under Labour, equating to £1,093 extra per income taxpayer under 65 by 2029-2030.
HM Treasury has officially responded to a parliamentary petition demanding a doubled tax allowance for state pensioners, citing cost and targeting concerns while reaffirming Triple Lock commitment.
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The DWP has reassured pensioners that those solely on the Basic or New State Pension will not pay tax next year, even as the Personal Allowance remains frozen at £12,570 until 2030.
Birmingham Council's environment cabinet member Majid Mahmood survives Conservative motion of no confidence amid ongoing bins strike and fly-tipping concerns.
R&B singer Chris Brown attended a pre-trial hearing at Southwark Crown Court regarding alleged assault and weapon charges from a 2023 Mayfair nightclub incident.
UK households watching live TV on streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or YouTube must have a TV Licence or risk prosecution and a £1,000 fine, warns TV Licensing.
Community activist Bishop Dr. Desmond Jaddoo MBE urges Birmingham residents to withhold council tax payments as bin strike continues, with costs reaching £14.6m.
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Over 30 Labour MPs have called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to help resolve the Birmingham bin strike, now in its second year, warning of significant reputational damage to the party.
Jade Wok in Solihull awaits a licensing decision after police alleged illegal employment, with the manager claiming the men were just cooking dinner.
Dudley Council's chief executive reveals HS2 rail line demand is creating severe recruitment challenges for specialist officers, contributing to a £1.2 million departmental overspend.
Shahid Butt, a former militant convicted in Yemen, announces his candidacy for Sparkhill's council elections, addressing his controversial past and community-focused platform.
Over 30 Labour MPs have written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, urging immediate intervention in the Birmingham bins strike, now in its second year, warning of reputational damage and strained union relations.
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Shahid Butt, a Birmingham activist previously jailed for involvement in an armed terror plot, is standing as an independent candidate for Sparkhill ward in the city council elections.
Millions of low-income households on Universal Credit are receiving a £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, with energy bills also set to fall from April.
Community leader Bishop Dr. Desmond Jaddoo urges residents to withhold payments as bin strike tensions escalate, while council warns of legal duty to pay.
A tribunal has ruled Walsall Council must disclose a historic child sexual abuse review, overturning earlier decisions to withhold the documents.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a decision on compensation for WASPI women will be announced before March 1st, following Parliamentary questioning about the £2,950 recommended payouts.
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The BBC plans to link 40 million online accounts to TV licence status at addresses, using iPlayer data to identify fee evaders as traditional enforcement methods decline.
