HMRC to Claw Back £300 from State Pensioners
HMRC will reclaim up to £300 Winter Fuel Payment from pensioners earning over £35,000 by adjusting tax codes, resulting in higher monthly tax.
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Birmingham Council nets £150k in quick land sales
Birmingham City Council raised over £150,000 by selling plots in Sutton Coldfield, Sheldon, and Alum Rock at auction, boosting authority funds.
Supermarket Fined £50k for Pest Infestations
Azad Supermarket on Stratford Road was fined £50,000 after environmental health inspectors found mice, rats, and cockroaches on four separate visits, posing a public health risk.
Three Arrested in Birmingham Raid Over £10k Illegal Goods
Three people were arrested in Birmingham after £10,000 worth of illegal goods including cigarettes, vapes, and nitrous oxide were seized during Operation Stance raids.
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Walsall Shop Raids Seize £20k Illegal Cigarettes
Police and trading standards officers seized over 26,000 illegal cigarettes worth more than £20,000 from three Walsall shops in a joint operation targeting organised crime.
DWP Early Payments for Bank Holiday Weekend
Some PIP, ESA, and Attendance Allowance claimants receive unexpected DWP payments due to early scheduling before the May 25 bank holiday. State pension and UC also affected.
DWP Lists Six Benefits Under Review in Fraud Warning
The DWP has confirmed six benefits under review as part of a fraud and error crackdown, warning of ongoing checks. Universal Credit, state pension, and PIP are among those scrutinized.
Reeves Confirms 10p Per Mile Mileage Rate Increase
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 10p per mile increase in tax-free mileage rates for cars and vans, rising to 55p from 45p for the 2026-27 tax year.
Asylum Seekers in West Midlands Hotels Halved Since 2023
The number of asylum seekers housed in hotels in the West Midlands has dropped by more than half since December 2023, reflecting a national trend of declining net migration.
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Teen found running Wolverhampton shop alone; prohibition order
Police discovered a 17-year-old boy alone behind the counter of a Wolverhampton shop, seizing counterfeit goods and cannabis. Three men found upstairs face immigration enquiries.
DWP Ending 6 Benefits From July: Claimants Contacted
The DWP is ending six legacy benefits under managed migration, replacing them with Universal Credit. Claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, and more will be contacted.
DWP Chases Employer for Debt Not Owed by Universal Credit Claimant
The DWP is criticized for ordering an employer to deduct a nonexistent benefit debt from a carer's salary, despite a judge ruling she owed nothing.
DWP Names Lisa Tremble Non-Executive Director for 24M Claimants
The DWP announces Lisa Tremble as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Executive Leadership Board, aiming to transform the welfare system for 24 million claimants.
New Sick Note Rule in England After 11 Million Issued
England introduces a new sick note rule to reduce benefit claimants. GPs will replace sick notes with social prescribers, exercise regimes, and career coaching.
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Thug Stabbed Man Caught by £26 Pizza Order
Zafran Sajad, 21, was jailed for five years and three months after stabbing a man multiple times. A £26 pizza transaction on his bank statement placed him at the scene.
DWP Ends Most Payments July 2026 – 4 Groups Exempt
The DWP will scrap legacy benefits from July 1, 2026, under Managed Migration. Only four groups will continue receiving payments if not yet moved to Universal Credit.
UK Heatwave Law: Maximum Workplace Temperature Proposed
The UK Labour government's adviser proposes a maximum workplace temperature to protect workers during heatwaves, as the Climate Change Committee warns of rising threats.
Martin Lewis: Couples Must Reveal Hidden Financial Secrets
Martin Lewis warns couples against hiding financial secrets, highlighting hidden debts as a major issue that can affect both partners' credit scores.
DWP Warns PIP Claimants: 10 Days Left for Timms Review
The DWP urges all 3.9 million PIP claimants to share their views in the Timms Review before the May 28 deadline. The review aims to reform the benefit for future needs.
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DWP Spring Bank Holiday 2026 Early Payment Dates Announced
The DWP has confirmed early benefit payments for the Spring Bank Holiday on May 25, 2026. Claimants due to be paid on that date will receive money on May 22 instead.
DWP Confirms PIP, ESA, and Attendance Allowance Change
The DWP has confirmed changes to PIP, ESA, and Attendance Allowance payments this Friday due to the May bank holiday, affecting those whose usual payment date falls on the holiday.
Birmingham Teen Charged Over Gold Chain Snatch Robberies
Saidou Barry, 18, from Saltley, has been charged after two gold chain robberies in Coventry. He appeared in court and was remanded until June 12.
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.
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.
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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.
£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'.
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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.
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