State pensioners face tax threshold update in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to deliver Autumn Budget amid speculation of a Personal Tax Allowance hike for state pensioners. Will the triple lock push pensioners into a tax bill?
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DWP confirms £10 Christmas Bonus for 2025
Fact-checkers confirm the DWP Christmas Bonus remains £10 for 2025, debunking false social media claims of a £200 increase. Learn the facts and how to verify benefit information.
Labour Confirms Triple Lock Safe in Budget
The Labour government has broken its silence to confirm the state pension Triple Lock is secure. Pat McFadden pledges commitment, projecting a £1,900 annual rise. Read the full details.
Police Chief Under Fire Over Maccabi Fan Ban
Calls grow for West Midlands Police Chief Constable to resign amid claims of fabricated intelligence used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Home Office orders review.
Solihull Parish Merger Plan Advances to Second Phase
Plans to merge Balsall and Berkswell Parish Councils are progressing to a second consultation. Despite 80% of respondents backing the move, concerns remain over low public engagement and the proposed number of councillors.
Reeves confirms end to two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap, giving Universal Credit claimants up to £586 extra per month. Find out how this affects you.
Families to get extra £292 a month from Wednesday
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in her Budget, giving families on Universal Credit an extra £292.81 per month. Find out how this change affects you.
Five DWP benefits could cut your council tax bill
Claimants of five key DWP benefits may be eligible for a council tax reduction. Check with your local council now to see if you can lower your payments.
William and Kate's 'Duty of Care' for Andrew
Prince Andrew seen riding after losing titles. Royal expert reveals William and Kate's 'kind response' and sense of duty, despite the ongoing feud. Read the full story.
Harry must communicate directly to mend royal feud
Royal experts say Prince Harry needs direct communication with his family to heal the rift with Prince William after recent diary clashes caused tension. Discover the latest developments.
Palace fears over Sarah Ferguson's 'rogue' interview
Buckingham Palace aides express major concerns as Sarah Ferguson considers a tell-all TV interview following the loss of her Duchess of York title. Discover the potential fallout.
DWP XB on Bank Statements: 2025 Christmas Bonus
Spot 'DWP XB' on your December bank statement? It's the tax-free £10 Christmas Bonus. Find out if you're eligible and what you need to know about the payment.
HMRC stops Child Benefit over flight data error
A woman who booked a flight but never flew had her Child Benefit stopped. HMRC faces a data protection probe over 23,500 similar cases. Discover the fallout.
Birmingham bin workers rally in fly-tipping hotspot
Striking Birmingham bin workers hold rally in Alum Rock fly-tipping hotspot with overwhelming community support. Strike costs council £14 million. Read the latest.
DWP to contact benefits claimants' families in crackdown
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
£500 Cost of Living Payments for UK Households
Struggling UK households could receive a £500 payment from the Household Support Fund. Check if you're eligible and apply before the 31 March 2026 deadline.
All UK State Pensioners to Pay Income Tax by 2027
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that every state pensioner will become a taxpayer by 2027 unless the government grants an exemption. Discover the full impact of frozen tax thresholds.
Police recruitment decision ruled unlawful in court
High Court judge declares Staffordshire Police Commissioner's decision to hire temporary chief constable unlawful following legal challenge. Read the full ruling details.
Solihull councillor conduct reminder as complaints drop
Solihull councillors receive a conduct reminder after public complaints, though grievances have fallen for the third consecutive year. Read the latest report details.
DWP £25 Cold Weather Payments Triggered This Month
As the Met Office issues cold weather alerts, discover if you're eligible for the DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment to help with rising energy bills. Check your status now.
Check for DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment
As temperatures plummet, eligible UK households could receive a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Check your bank account and see if you qualify for this vital support.
Triple Lock could be replaced, says think tank
A think tank proposes replacing the state pension Triple Lock to save billions and redirect funds to youth services. Could this reshape the UK's intergenerational contract?
Andrew's demand to Sarah Ferguson before move
Prince Andrew has reportedly made a shocking demand of his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson as they prepare to leave their home of 20 years. Discover the details of their strained relationship.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with new walkout
Birmingham's bin strike crisis deepens as agency workers vote to join picket lines from December 1, raising fears of extended disruption through Christmas and beyond.
Benefits fraudsters jailed in £86k DWP crackdown
Two women convicted of stealing £86,504 in benefits fraud. Discover how the DWP's new zero-tolerance approach is naming and shaming scammers.
Chelmsford Christmas Lights & MP's Busy Week
Chelmsford's Christmas lights switch-on brought festive cheer as local MP Marie Goldman reflects on a busy week covering healthcare, SEND support, and community safety.
HMRC halts child benefit for thousands in data error
Thousands of UK parents had child benefit payments wrongly stopped after HMRC used faulty Home Office travel data. Read the full story on the costly error and its impact.
PM pledges to claw back asylum hotel excess profits
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to recover millions in 'excess profits' made by asylum hotel contractors, following a BirminghamLive investigation into a Sutton Coldfield hotel. Read the full story.
HMRC told to act on flawed Child Benefit suspensions
MP demands immediate government action as 23,500 families wrongly lose Child Benefit due to flawed travel data. Read the full investigation into this benefits system failure.
All UK state pensioners to pay income tax
For the first time in history, all full state pensioners will pay income tax as the pension overtakes the frozen personal allowance. Discover the impact of this historic change.
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