Birmingham Council's £144m Oracle system goes live
Birmingham City Council's new Oracle system, Brindley, went live on 18 August after a £144m overhaul, four years after the failed SAP-to-Oracle switch that triggered a Section 114 notice.
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DWP early payments confirmed for August bank holiday
DWP will pay benefits early on Friday 28 August due to the bank holiday. State Pension, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance and more are affected.
Gorleston Road Fire Clean-Up Complete, More Work Needed
Birmingham City Council has completed the immediate clean-up on Gorleston Road after the August 13 fire, removing badly damaged trees, but says longer-term restoration of grounds and surrounding areas is still needed.
DWP: 8 benefits for over State Pension age
DWP confirms eight benefits available to people over State Pension age with illness or disability, including Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit and more.
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Halifax closes 15 UK branches in September amid Lloyds rebrand
Halifax will close 15 branches across the UK in September 2026, including sites in Cannock, Woking, and London, as part of Lloyds Banking Group's wider network changes and rebranding to Lloyds.
British Gas pays household £38,000 by mistake
British Gas mistakenly paid a UK household £38,611.59 instead of £300 for solar feed-in tariff. The error took over seven weeks to reverse, and the customer still awaits their correct payment.
Hucknall residents urged to shape £20m spending
Hucknall residents can help decide how £20m Pride in Place funding is spent. Survey open until September 18, 2026, with £50 gift card incentive.
DWP confirms £200 Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners
State pensioners born after 1946 will receive an automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payment from the DWP. Payments are made automatically, with £300 for those over 80.
DWP to pay state pensioners £965 early before bank holiday
DWP will bring forward benefit payments to Friday 28 August ahead of the bank holiday, giving new state pensioners up to £965 early. Sir Stephen Timms confirmed the move.
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Severn Trent Defends No Hosepipe Ban Amid Supply Concerns
Severn Trent responds to Environment Agency comments on the lack of a hosepipe ban, defending its supply position despite drought concerns in the Midlands.
Sandwell Reform councillor Mona Khurana quits cabinet after 3 months
Mona Khurana has stepped down as Sandwell Council's cabinet member for children and families after three months, citing increased family responsibilities. Matt Lloyd takes over with immediate effect.
DWP confirms Friday state pension payment before bank holiday
DWP will bring forward state pension and benefit payments due on the August bank holiday to Friday, August 28, ensuring households receive cash early.
DWP State Pension Age Rise in September for 1960 Births
People born between 6 August and 5 October 1960 will see their State Pension age rise to 66 years and 5 or 6 months from September 2026, under DWP rules.
HMRC auto-enrols £50k earners in MTD from September
HMRC will start auto-signing up sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 for Making Tax Digital from September, after 436,000 already filed quarterly updates.
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Nationwide warning: fake direct debit email scam
Nationwide customers are being warned about a convincing email scam claiming a direct debit was set up for a dental practice. Which? and Norfolk Trading Standards say the fake email contains a malicious link designed to steal personal details.
Birmingham City Council to close 25 of 36 recycling centres
Birmingham City Council plans to close 25 of its 36 household recycling centres, saving £3.5m annually, as part of broader budget cuts to address a £300m funding gap.
Check Your Energy Bill: Citizens Advice Warns of Overcharging Risks
Householders facing unexpected energy bill increases should check for estimated readings, meter mix-ups, or billing errors, says Citizens Advice, as simple checks can prevent overpaying.
Heartlands Hospital probes patient's 'dirty' A&E claims
Shafaq Ahmed described bloodied tissues, broken chairs, and a broken toilet during a seven-hour wait at Heartlands A&E. The hospital is investigating.
Nationwide launches free credit score widget for customers
Nationwide has launched a new free credit score widget to help millions of customers understand their financial health, following FCA research showing only 39% of people fully understand their credit report.
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Walsall seizes 86 disposable BBQs after UK ban
Trading Standards officers in Walsall visited over 50 traders and seized 86 disposable BBQs following a temporary UK ban on sales due to extreme wildfire risk during drought and heatwave conditions.
Fly-tipping crackdown: 20 hours unpaid work for households
Households guilty of fly-tipping will face up to 20 hours of unpaid clean-up work and must pay costs under new government plans announced by DEFRA and Dame Angela Eagle.
HMRC writing to one million households about pension payments
HMRC is contacting around one million workers from August about potential Low Earner's Pension Payments, correcting a tax relief disparity for those earning around £12,570.
Parents face fines for term-time holidays from September
From September 1, headteachers will enforce fines of £80 for term-time holidays. Research shows parents save £567 on average by travelling during school time, but attendance targets are tightening.
PIP claimants must sign up by Friday for Timms Review workshops
PIP claimants with long-term conditions must register by 5pm Friday 21 August 2026 to join DWP workshops shaping Timms Review reforms, with 15 sessions across the UK in September and October.
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PIP claimants must report bonus payments to HMRC, DWP confirms
PIP claimants who attend DWP Timms Review workshops this autumn will receive a one-off bonus payment, but must disclose it to HMRC. Registration closes tomorrow.
DWP confirms PIP bonus payments for Timms Review workshops are taxable
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that one-off bonus payments for PIP claimants taking part in Timms Review workshops will be subject to tax and National Insurance, with a Friday deadline to sign up.
Man charged with arson after Stafford skip and bin fire
Andrew Stephen Gillett, 31, of no fixed address, has been charged with arson after a fire involving a skip and several bins on Eastgate Street in Stafford on August 17.
DWP Confirms £200 Winter Fuel Payment Eligibility
The DWP has confirmed that all pensioners in the UK are eligible for a £200 Winter Fuel Payment this winter, with payments clawed back from those earning over £35,000 a year.
State Pension Could Rise by £514.80 Next April
State pensioners may receive an extra £514.80 annually from April 2025, as wage growth of 4.1% triggers the triple lock, raising the full new State Pension to £251.20 per week.
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DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payment eligibility for pensioners
The DWP has confirmed that state pensioners with an income of £35,000 or below will receive up to £300 Winter Fuel Payment automatically under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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