Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a targeted £53 million support package for low-income households using heating oil, alongside a £117 reduction in energy bills from April, amid the Middle East conflict's impact on prices.
Birmingham City Council has secured £86 million in government funding to extend its cost-of-living programme, while officials warn that the conflict in Iran could drive up fuel and food costs for local residents.
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing discretionary funds through local councils via the Household Support Fund. Claimants must meet strict criteria including age, savings limits, and specific benefit receipt.
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing last payments under the Household Support Fund to Attendance Allowance, state pension, and Pension Credit claimants in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster, with strict eligibility criteria.
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The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing the last Household Support Fund payments of £200 to eligible Universal Credit, ESA, and Housing Benefit recipients through local councils before March 31.
The Department for Work and Pensions is issuing the last Employment and Support Allowance payments before rolling it into Universal Credit, affecting over 1.3 million claimants who must apply to avoid losing benefits.
The DWP confirms a £295 annual increase for nearly 4 million Universal Credit households from April, marking an above-inflation boost. Single claimants aged 25+ will see monthly payments rise by £24.76.
The collapse of the £25m sale of Gloucestershire Airport to Horizon Aero Group raises serious concerns about the financial recovery plans of Gloucester City Council and Cheltenham Borough Council, with opposition leaders demanding transparency and new str
Vaal & Vaal in Raglan Street retains its licence despite an after-hours fight leaving a man unconscious. The council imposes new CCTV and security requirements.
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Birmingham City Council has approved £800,000 in funding for urgent roof repairs at Lifford House in Stirchley, a key children's social care facility, to address safety risks from long-standing leaks.
The annual BBC TV licence fee will increase by £5.50 to £180 starting April 1, 2026, in line with inflation. Free licences remain for over-75s on Pension Credit, with reduced fees for care home residents and blind individuals.
A Liberal Democrat MP reflects on the party's spring conference in York, emphasizing community and policy discussions on national security and women's healthcare.
Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street condemns Reform UK's divisive politics while launching Prosper UK, a new centre-right movement aiming to attract politically homeless voters ahead of Birmingham's all-out council elections in May.
The Department for Work and Pensions is funding emergency support payments for City of London residents facing crises. Learn about the 12 qualifying benefits and eligibility criteria.
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The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive Local Media Strategy featuring a £12 million fund to support digital innovation, community radio, and tackle news deserts affecting millions.
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing Household Support Fund cash to councils, with East Sussex offering 'extra' payments to eligible households facing financial hardship.
The UK government announces a £50 million heating oil support package through the new Crisis and Resilience Fund, with £35 per household for 1.5 million homes starting April 1.
Dudley's Liberal Democrats have launched their local election manifesto, featuring a pledge for zero-interest loans to make homes greener, alongside promises on potholes, climate action, and community safety.
The government's new Local Media Strategy recognizes the vital role of local journalism in democracy, but industry leaders argue more support is needed to sustain this essential civic infrastructure.
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Royal author Tom Bower alleges Buckingham Palace sent an emissary to Sandringham to ask Andrew to voluntarily renounce his place in the line of succession, describing it as an offer the former prince cannot refuse.
Pat McFadden argues public wants welfare system to promote work and value for money, as new cuts target youth unemployment with apprenticeship grants.
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reassured state pensioners that those relying solely on the new state pension will not face income tax during this Parliament, despite upcoming Triple Lock increases potentially pushing some into taxable territory.
The Department for Work and Pensions announces significant Universal Credit modifications starting April, including removal of the two-child benefit cap and an above-inflation payment increase, while reducing health top-ups for new claimants.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces the fuel duty cut extension until September, introduces Fuel Finder tool, and discusses Middle East tensions impacting energy costs.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a £53 million cost of living package for heating oil users, alongside energy bill caps and fuel duty extensions amid Middle East tensions.
The Department for Work and Pensions is using new powers to verify Winter Fuel Payment and Pension Credit awards through bank account checks, sparking privacy concerns from civil liberties groups.
The Government has extended the Warm Home Discount scheme, providing a £150 energy bill reduction to around six million low-income households this winter.
Tandridge Council announces one-off £225 payments for state pensioners and other vulnerable groups through the Winter Support Scheme, funded by the DWP's Household Support Fund.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has launched the Crisis and Resilience Fund, offering emergency cash payments to households struggling with essentials like food and energy bills from April.
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A new report from the Centre for Social Justice urges the Labour government to address declining birth rates to prevent the state pension age from rising substantially to 75 by 2039.
