Police Hunt Pair After £1,500 Toiletries Theft
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of a man and woman following theft of toiletries worth over £1,500 from a Brierley Hill supermarket.
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Lloyds Bank Explains 48-72 Hour Statement Rule
Lloyds Bank has clarified its 48-72 hour rule for generating account statements after customer complaints, affecting millions of customers across the UK.
Nationwide 5-Day Wait for FlexAccount in App
Nationwide warns customers of up to five working days for new FlexAccount to appear in iOS app. Update precedes announcement on Fairer Share bonus scheme.
HMRC Pays Child Benefit Early for May Bank Holiday
HMRC will pay Child Benefit three days early due to the Spring Bank Holiday. Payments of £179 for households with two or more children will arrive on May 22 instead of May 25.
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£1bn Hidden Council Tax Rise for 9 Million Households
Nearly 9 million households in England face an extra £1bn hidden council tax bill as parish councils raise precepts by 8.2% on average, with no cap on increases.
HMRC confirms £2,297 charges for certain drivers
HMRC has announced new road fuel scale charges for 2026/27, with amounts up to £2,297 for high-emission vehicles. The charges apply to VAT on fuel used for private journeys.
Husband Faces Life Sentence for Stabbing Wife in Head
Amir Khan faces life sentence for stabbing wife Madia Bano in the head, leaving her in a coma with permanent brain damage. Judge says attack is 'so close to full murder'.
HSBC Warns of 'Additional Checks' for Bank Accounts
HSBC UK has warned customers about 'additional checks' when opening secondary accounts, as a customer complained about not being able to do it online.
DVLA Seizes 900 Cars Monthly in Tax Crackdown
The DVLA clamps around 900 vehicles each month in Newport targeting unpaid car tax. Motorists risk £100 fines and clamping. Officials use ANPR cameras to catch offenders.
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£500 Fine for Cigarette Butt in Rubbish Sack
A London resident was fined £500 by Haringey council for placing a cigarette butt in a refuse sack on the street, which was deemed littering. The fine was later canceled after media intervention.
Nationwide Warns of Extra Checks on Some Payments
Nationwide customers report being asked for additional verification when making payments, including card reader use, prompting confusion and frustration.
DWP Benefit £12,376: Not Means-Tested
Pension Credit rises 4.8% to £12,376/year. Over 900,000 pensioners miss out. Check eligibility now.
Play Sand Asbestos Alert: Schools Recall Products
Schools across the UK are advised to stop using play sand due to potential asbestos contamination. At least one Birmingham school has suspended use as a precaution. The government recalls products and issues safe disposal guidance.
DWP Confirms 5 Details Banks Must Hand Over on Benefits
The DWP has confirmed the five pieces of information banks must provide under new powers to crack down on benefits fraud, including account numbers and balances.
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DWP confirms rule change affecting 7 benefits from May 22
Motability is scrapping the Drive Smart black box scheme from May 22, 2026, following backlash. The change affects PIP, DLA, and other DWP benefits claimants.
DWP Confirms Six Benefits Underpaid: Full List
The DWP has admitted underpayments in six benefits including Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension. The latest fraud and error report reveals rates and amounts.
DWP Excludes Two Groups of State Pensioners from Fraud Review
The DWP confirms two groups of state pensioners are excluded from fraud reviews, including those living overseas and those with non-GB addresses.
DWP Ends Benefits for 23,000 ESA Claimants
The DWP has stopped benefits for over 23,000 ESA claimants who failed to migrate to Universal Credit, as part of the managed migration process phasing out legacy benefits.
DWP Confirms Winter Fuel Payments for Pensioners Born Before June 1960
The DWP has confirmed automatic bonus payments of £100 to £300 for state pensioners born before 28 June 1960 to help with winter heating bills for 2026-2027.
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Derby Man Jailed 10.5 Years for Rape and Sexual Assaults
James Nolan, 30, was sentenced to 10.5 years for raping one woman and sexually assaulting two others while they slept in Derby. He received indefinite restraining orders.
DWP Announces Major Changes to 6 Benefits Following Fraud Report
DWP reveals statistically significant changes to six benefits including Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension, with overpayments totaling £9.9 billion in the latest fraud report.
New Street Evacuation: Fire Drill Confirmed
Birmingham New Street Station was evacuated briefly on May 13 due to a planned fire drill at Grand Central. The incident caused minimal disruption.
DWP Cash Payments May Be Replaced by Vouchers
A petition with over 1,500 signatures demands DWP replace cash benefits with payment cards for essentials only, sparking debate ahead of a July 2026 deadline.
Check Council Tax: 400,000 Homes Wrongly Charged
Up to 400,000 UK households may be in the wrong council tax band, costing thousands. Use Martin Lewis's two-step check to see if you're owed a refund.
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McDonald's in Birmingham Fined Over Mouse Infestation
A Birmingham McDonald's was fined thousands for continuing to serve unsafe food despite a mouse infestation. Environmental health officers found dead baby mice and droppings in food prep areas.
Virgin Media O2 Accounts Locked for Weeks
Virgin Media O2 customers report accounts locked for weeks over 'security reasons,' with poor support. Some have been locked out for months.
Luna Springs Licence Suspended 28 Days After Stabbing
Digbeth nightclub Luna Springs has its licence suspended for 28 days after a double stabbing at a day rave. The venue cannot operate pending a full review, jeopardizing events like a Villa fan park.
DWP Confirms PIP Review Period Changes for Millions
The DWP has confirmed new PIP standard review periods will be four or six years, affecting millions of claimants. Changes aim to provide longer awards for stable conditions.
Santander and NatWest Closing 17 Branches: Full List
Santander and NatWest are shutting 17 branches this week, affecting thousands of customers. See the full list of closures and reasons behind the move.
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Council Tax Fully Covered For Some State Pensioners
State pensioners receiving Pension Credit Guarantee may get full Council Tax reduction. Age UK confirms eligibility depends on income and savings.
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