A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
The DWP has saved £4.4 million using machine learning to tackle benefit fraud, but the NAO warns outdated IT systems are a major limitation. Discover the full report.
The DWP is paying a £10 Christmas Bonus to eligible benefits claimants in December 2025. Find out if you qualify and how to claim this tax-free payment.
A parliamentary petition urges the DWP to abolish the Basic State Pension and pay the higher New State Pension rate to all pensioners, bridging a £53.80 weekly gap.
Bristol City Council denies FOI request on Bottle Yard Studios' profitability, citing excessive officer time. Discover why financial transparency remains elusive for this key cultural asset.
The DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payments for millions, but warns those on five key benefits are not eligible. Check the new rules now.
The DWP warns 24 million benefit claimants that failing to report life changes is considered fraud. Learn what changes you must declare to avoid penalties.
UK households face a £7 TV Licence fee increase to £181 this April. This comes as the BBC faces a major scandal and a legal threat from Donald Trump. Discover the full story.
The DWP has confirmed five groups who will not receive the £200-£300 Winter Fuel Payment. Find out if you are affected and what support may be available.
Birmingham City Council rates its industrial relations as 'green' despite ongoing bins strike. Opposition leader brands the assessment 'delusional' in heated council clash.
Universal Credit, PIP and other key DWP benefits are set for a significant rise in April 2026 following the latest inflation figures. Find out how much more you could receive.
Dudley Council faces union pressure over CCTV recordings capturing staff conversations. UNISON demands answers as investigation continues into data breach allegations.
Birmingham Council's ruling Labour group loses a dramatic vote following defections and the bins strike crisis. Union claims leadership has 'lost grip on power'. Read the full analysis.
Marie Curie urges all English councils to follow 16 authorities exempting terminally ill residents from council tax, offering crucial financial relief during end-of-life care.
Six million households in Great Britain are receiving a £150 Warm Home Discount on energy bills this winter. Check if you're eligible and how the payment is applied.
A Guardian investigation reveals HMRC's anti-fraud trial incorrectly suspected 46% of families of emigrating. Discover the impact and government response.
Millions on 24 DWP benefits will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus next month under a 1972 rule. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim.
North Yorkshire Council is distributing £190 vouchers for nine supermarkets via the Household Support Fund. Claim your essential food support before the 12 November deadline.
As the Duke of York faces eviction from Royal Lodge, a delivery of champagne arrives. Discover the latest on the title stripping and the couple's separate futures.
Reform UK-led Staffordshire County Council votes for east-west local government reorganisation, claiming it 'stacks up better' than north-south alternatives. Decision due by November 28.
The Duke of York has issued a list of demands before vacating Royal Lodge, including staff requests and teddy bear relocation. Read the latest developments.
New figures reveal a single unitary council for Worcestershire could save £32m by year three. Discover the debate shaping local government reform.
Susan Pearson from Wigan fraudulently claimed £40,000 in Universal Credit while holidaying abroad. Discover how she avoided prison and the DWP's response.
Marie Curie urges councils to exempt terminally ill people from council tax, with 430,000 potentially benefiting. A vital financial relief for families in crisis.
A DWP policy advisor falsely claimed malaria to pocket £45,000 in sick pay while travelling the world. He avoided jail due to his wife's poor health. Read the full story.
Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of West Midlands households in council tax arrears, with mounting debt crisis hitting vulnerable families hardest. Discover the human impact and support available.
Exclusive: Labour's proposed changes to Winter Fuel Payments could see millions of pensioners facing colder winters as eligibility tightens. Discover how the new means-tested system will work and which households will be affected.
Dramatic scenes unfolded at Birmingham City Council as pro-Palestine protestors disrupted a crucial budget meeting, forcing security to intervene and delaying vital financial decisions affecting residents.
Chaos erupted at Birmingham Council House as protesters stormed the chamber, forcing councillors to flee and halting a controversial 21% tax increase vote in dramatic scenes.
Government-appointed commissioners deliver a powerful defence of Birmingham's recovery plan, dismissing critics as 'ill-informed' while revealing the true scale of the city's financial challenges.