HSBC Warns Customers About May Bank Holidays and Half-Term
HSBC has issued a warning for millions of customers as May begins, highlighting upcoming bank holidays and school half-term dates. The bank shares a small business planning guide.
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Dad Who Abducted Son Mistakenly Released from Prison
Ifedayo Adeyeye, jailed for abducting his son, was mistakenly freed from HMP Pentonville on April 21. He remains at large, sparking a police hunt.
Council Fails Homeless Dad and Newborn, Ordered to Pay £1,300
Birmingham City Council has been ordered to pay £1,300 after failing to house a homeless father and his newborn baby for over six months, despite multiple requests for help.
DWP Changes to PIP, ESA and Attendance Allowance Payments
DWP is changing payment dates for PIP, ESA, and Attendance Allowance this Friday due to the May bank holiday. Claimants affected will receive money early.
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Birmingham Newsagents Had Severe Mouse Infestation
A former Birmingham city centre newsagents, Newspoint, was found with mouse droppings and gnawed food. The court fined the company £1,000 for food hygiene failures.
DWP Reveals May Date for PIP Reform Review Closure
The DWP has announced the Call for Evidence for PIP reforms will close on May 28, seeking input from disabled people and groups. Final recommendations expected in autumn.
DWP to Check Pensioner Bank Accounts in Fraud Crackdown
The DWP will use new 'spy' powers to check savings of benefit claimants, including pensioners, as part of a government crackdown on fraud, raising privacy concerns.
Council Seeks Bin Strike Injunction Extension to 2028
Birmingham City Council has applied to extend a High Court injunction preventing bin lorry blockades at depots until 2028, days after announcing a deal to end the bin strike.
New England School Uniform Law Limits Branded Items to Three
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act caps compulsory branded uniform items at three, aiming to reduce costs for parents. Ties are excluded for secondary schools.
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Asda Recalls Cod Fishcakes Over Metal or Plastic Fears
Asda has urgently recalled its Exceptional by Asda Beer Battered Cod Fishcakes due to possible metal or plastic contamination. Customers are advised not to eat the product and return it for a full refund.
Tortilla in Birmingham fails hygiene check over mouse droppings
Tortilla at Birmingham Grand Central failed hygiene inspection with mouse droppings found in seven areas. Score of two requires improvement.
Wren Kitchens Barton HQ Safe Despite US Bankruptcy Filing
Wren Kitchens has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the US, but confirms its Barton head office and UK operations are unaffected, with turnover surpassing £1bn in 2025.
Council Seeks Bin Lorry Injunction Extension to 2028
Birmingham City Council has applied to extend a High Court injunction preventing protesters from blocking bin lorries at depots until January 2028.
DWP 72-Hour Alert for Benefit Claimants Over May Bank Holidays
DWP issues a three-day alert for Universal Credit, PIP, DLA, and Pension Credit claimants as payment changes occur due to May bank holidays on May 4 and 25.
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DWP State Pension Payment Changes Start Tomorrow
The DWP will adjust Basic and New State Pension payments due to May bank holidays, with early payments on May 1 and May 22.
Gunman Jailed 14 Years for Birmingham Shooting
Jordan Edwards, 32, was jailed for 14 years and six months for shooting a man in the stomach in Birmingham's Bartley Green area. Police recovered a loaded pistol, cocaine, and cash.
DWP PIP DLA Motability Changes July 1
The DWP confirms Motability Scheme changes from July 1, affecting PIP and DLA claimants. New tyre replacement limits and fair usage policy updates aim to reflect modern needs.
DWP Changes Benefit Payment Dates for May Bank Holiday
The DWP is changing payment dates for Universal Credit, PIP, and Attendance Allowance due to the May Bank Holiday. Payments due on 4 May and 25 May will be made earlier.
DWP Sends Surprise £921 Payments to Pensioners Friday
The DWP is depositing £921 state pension payments early this Friday due to upcoming bank holidays, with increased rates for the new state pension.
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DWP State Pension Cut Warning for Pre-1953 Births
The DWP may reduce state pension from £241 to £68 weekly for those born before 1953 with insufficient NI contributions. Expert Antonia Medlicott warns of the impact.
Family of Soho Road Crash Victim Hizar Hanif Faces Wait
The family of Hizar Hanif, killed in a 90mph crash on Soho Road, must wait for the IOPC investigation into police dealings with the driver to be published after the inquest.
NatWest closing 14 branches in May 2026: full list
NatWest announces closure of 14 branches across England in May 2026, including Birmingham locations, citing shift to digital banking.
Man Charged with Wounding After Birmingham Assault
A man has been charged with wounding after a 60-year-old was found unconscious on Soho Road in Handsworth, Birmingham. The victim remains in hospital with serious injuries.
John Lewis Orders Staff Back to Office for Performance
John Lewis Partnership tells head office staff to work in person most of the time, following Boots and Morrisons, after reporting a £21m loss.
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Phone Ban in Schools: U-Turn After Conservative Campaign
After over a year of dismissing Conservative plans, the Government has u-turned and will now ban smartphones in classrooms across England, a win for campaigners.
Birmingham Mum Updates on Council Housing After Two Years
A Birmingham mother of three, living in temporary housing for two years, shares an update after the council moved her family to a larger flat, though still cramped.
Ex-Binman: Council Should Have Ended Strike a Year Ago
Former Birmingham binman David Callaghan criticizes the council for delaying a deal to end the bin strike, calling the delay 'shocking' as a settlement is finally within sight.
Birmingham Bin Strike Deal Imminent as Council Set for Announcement
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton is set to make a 'huge' announcement on the 16-month bin strike, with speculation of a deal with Unite union.
HMRC Forces £2,500 Compliance on Low Earners Under MTD
HMRC is making former sole traders earning just £4,000 comply with Making Tax Digital for three years, leading to high accountancy fees.
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DWP New Income Rule for Universal Credit and Housing Benefit
DWP introduces new income disregards for Housing Benefit in supported housing, phasing out Universal Credit and Housing Benefit for certain earners from Autumn 2026.
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