A petition urging the Labour government to raise the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus to £171, reflecting inflation since 1972, has gained thousands of signatures and calls for meaningful support for pensioners and vulnerable individuals.
The Department for Work and Pensions has acquired new powers to access bank account details, targeting savings thresholds that affect Universal Credit eligibility.
Birmingham City Council announces the arrival date for £200 hardship grants funded by the DWP to help households with food, energy, and water costs. Eligibility criteria and application details revealed.
Walsall Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase and £32 million in budget cuts for 2026/27. A proposal to reinvest in council housing was narrowly defeated, while measures on fly-tipping and bereavement services passed.
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Wealden District Council has announced a verification number of 6,540 for local government petitions, representing 5% of registered electors, effective from April 2026 to March 2027.
Walsall Council leader Mike Bird faced heckles after telling a Leather Museum campaigner to 'shut up' during a public meeting about controversial relocation plans.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed calls to resign following Labour's third-place finish in the Gorton & Denton by-election, where the Green Party claimed a historic victory.
A petition urging the Labour government to raise the income tax personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000 has reached 90,000 signatures, needing 10,000 more by tomorrow to trigger a parliamentary debate.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
