DVLA to Strip Licences Over Three-Year Rule in Fly-Tipping Crackdown
Labour's new rule allows courts to strip driving licences from repeat fly-tippers who accumulate 12+ points in three years, part of a zero-tolerance Waste Crime Action Plan.
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Mortgage Affordability Worst Since 2008 Crisis
Mortgage affordability hits worst level since 2008 financial crisis, with homebuyers spending over a fifth of income on repayments, UK Finance reports.
Dudley Bin Collection Delays Spark Heated Council Clash
Dudley Council's new waste service faces delays, with residents fuming over missed collections. Labour and Tory councillors clash over accountability and service recovery.
Stepmother Denies Manslaughter in 1978 Bath Death of Girl
Janice Nix, 66, denies manslaughter for allegedly forcing five-year-old Andrea into a scalding bath in 1978, causing her death. The trial at Isleworth Crown Court continues.
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Police: Woman's Canal Death Not Suspicious
West Midlands Police have confirmed that the death of a woman pulled from a canal in Walsall town centre is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Former Birmingham Police HQ to Become 59 Apartments
Work has begun to convert the former West Midlands Police headquarters on Steelhouse Lane into 59 apartments, with completion expected by September 2027.
HMRC Fines 169,000 Basic Rate Taxpayers £100 for Late Filing
HMRC is fining 169,000 basic rate taxpayers £100 each after 180,000 self-employed filers missed the 2023-24 deadline. Lower earners disproportionately affected.
DWP New Powers: State Pensioner Bank Checks
The DWP can now check bank accounts of state pensioners claiming Pension Credit under new anti-fraud rules, sparking privacy concerns.
Birmingham resident offers £100 for rubbish removal amid strike
A Birmingham woman is offering £100 on Airtasker to remove rubbish she claims was dumped in her garden, as the bin strike enters its second year.
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Midlands Households Get £200 DWP Payment Update
Birmingham City Council updates on £200 hardship grants from DWP's Household Support Fund, which ended March 27. New Crisis and Resilience Fund replaces it from April 1.
Motability Scheme changes worry DWP benefit claimants
From July, the Motability Scheme reduces mileage allowances to 30,000 miles over three years with higher excess charges, worrying disabled drivers on seven DWP benefits.
Man Dies After Fall in Birmingham City Centre Building
A man in his 40s died after falling from multiple floors inside a building on Colmore Row. Police do not treat the death as suspicious.
UK Petrol Stations Face Fines Under New Driver Protection Laws
The CMA can now fine petrol stations that fail to update Fuel Finder. Non-compliance may lead to penalties to protect drivers and ensure price transparency.
DWP Announces First Universal Credit Boost for 4 Million
The DWP has announced a 'first time ever' change to Universal Credit, boosting annual income for nearly 4 million households by £725 by 2029/30.
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Nationwide Refund Rules for Replacement Cards Clarified
Nationwide updates customers on refunds with replacement cards, advising to contact sellers first and explaining Visa disputes and Section 75 claims.
Nationwide Update on Passkey Adoption After NCSC Advice
Nationwide Building Society responds to customer queries about adopting passkeys after the NCSC recommends moving away from passwords for better security.
Schools Trust Boss Announces Job Cuts and iPad Reductions
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, facing strikes and £10M debt, plans central team job cuts, iPad halving, and a new DfE bailout grant.
Daughter of woman killed by 94-year-old driver 'cannot accept' it
The daughter of a grandmother killed by a 94-year-old driver in a 10mph crash says she cannot accept her mother's death. Linda Wareham, 78, died after being hit by Joan Barwick in Dudley.
Perry Barr Takeaway Gets Zero Hygiene Rating Over Language Barrier
Sea Garden in Perry Barr received a zero food hygiene rating after inspectors visited before English-speaking staff arrived, citing a language barrier.
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Lloyds Bank Responds to Unwanted Email Complaints
Lloyds Bank has addressed customer frustration over unwanted emails, explaining that some key alerts may still be sent by email, but users can manage settings in the app.
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.
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.
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