MP Mike Tapp highlights Labour's recent policy changes, including scrapping the two-child benefit limit and enhancing workers' rights, drawing parallels to the historic minimum wage introduction 27 years ago.
Navendu Mishra MP details handling 3,500 enquiries in early 2024, with successes in housing, debt collection, and worker rights, urging residents to contact his office for support.
A DWP rule change increasing state pension age will force millions of workers to pay extra National Insurance contributions, costing some over £4,000.
The Government has announced significant increases to Universal Credit payments, with joint claimants aged 25+ receiving nearly £40 more monthly, totaling £468 yearly. Single claimants get £25 extra, and the two-child benefit cap removal aids larger famil
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The Department for Work and Pensions is under pressure to allow early state pension access, with Labour minister Torsten Bell acknowledging inequality challenges.
Investment expert Antonia Medlicott warns that rising inflation and geopolitical tensions could make the state pension Triple Lock unsustainable, affecting millions.
A former Dudley councillor who served on children's committees has pleaded guilty to grooming offences against two young girls, aged 12 and 13, and is awaiting sentencing.
Birmingham Labour leader John Cotton discusses key election issues including the ongoing bins strike, 20mph speed limits, heritage preservation and unemployment crisis ahead of May's all-out council elections.
A look back at four West Midlands MPs remembered for all the wrong reasons, including scandal, racism, and extreme drunkenness that shaped political history.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has dismissed urgent parliamentary demands for more ambitious fraud reduction goals, defending its current 2.8% target as a remarkable achievement.
State pensioners on the basic rate are receiving an additional £439 annually as the Department for Work and Pensions implements a 4.8% Triple Lock increase, raising weekly payments significantly.
The DWP's state pension age increase from April 6 risks widening income and life expectancy gaps, with most claimants expressing strong dissatisfaction and financial anxiety.
The Department for Work and Pensions has detailed its plan to start bank account checks for Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA in 2026 as part of a fraud crackdown.
The Department for Work and Pensions has dispatched letters to all 13 million state pensioners detailing a 4.8% increase under the triple lock guarantee, with new weekly rates and tax implications explained.
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Labour MPs urge HMRC rule change to automatically release unclaimed child trust funds at age 21, with £1.5bn estimated to be sitting in accounts across the UK.
The Department for Work and Pensions mistakenly paid £850 million in benefits to deceased claimants, with 2.6 million errors since 2021. Critics call it a scandal exposing systemic failures.
Veteran pensions specialist Tom McPhail warns the DWP that the Triple Lock guarantee, which adds £575 annually, is unsustainable and must be abolished to ensure long-term economic stability.
New claimants for the Universal Credit health element will receive a lower monthly rate of £217.26, while existing claimants and those with severe conditions continue at £429.80. The government says this reform aims to reduce benefit dependency and save £
The Labour government has refused calls to extend inheritance tax deadlines for families dealing with new pension asset charges, maintaining existing six-month payment timelines despite criticism.
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A request for full financial disclosure of the Walsall Leather Museum relocation has been rejected by the Mayor, sparking concerns about democratic accountability and taxpayer transparency.
The Government launches a new Crisis and Resilience Fund offering emergency financial support to households struggling with essentials, regardless of benefit status, with applications through local councils.
Millions of households will see a 3.8% increase in DWP benefits this April, with Universal Credit rising by £24.76 for single claimants aged 25 and over.
UK households will see an average increase of £214.10 in bills this April, including council tax, water, TV licence, and mobile/broadband costs, amid rising living expenses.
The landmark Pensions Schemes Bill has cleared its third reading in the House of Lords, moving Labour's major pension overhaul closer to law despite Conservative criticism of significant flaws.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposal to replace immigration judges with adjudicators in a new Independent Appeals Body faces criticism from legal experts who warn it threatens fair hearings.
Around 5,000 UK households with second properties face a 300% council tax premium starting this month, with bills potentially exceeding £8,000 annually in some regions.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes community and kindness in his Easter address, acknowledging economic pressures from the Iran conflict that are driving up costs for British households.
City of Wolverhampton Council's licensing committee approved an alcohol licence for the new Morrisons Daily at Linthouse Lane Service Station, dismissing resident fears about anti-social behavior as 'generalisations'.
The Department for Work and Pensions announces new Universal Credit standard allowance rates effective April 6, with increases for all claimant categories including single persons and couples.
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Ahead of April bill hikes, UK households may qualify for council tax discounts of 25%, 50%, or 100% based on circumstances like living alone or severe mental impairment.
