DWP confirms Sunday deadline for £150 Warm Home Discount
Six million households on DWP benefits must be named on their energy bill by Sunday 23 August to receive the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, the government has confirmed.
Category : Council Services
Dudley Council to Build Council Houses Again After £1.5m Flats Purchase
Dudley Council has approved a £1.5m purchase of eight flats in Halesowen and plans to restart building council houses, with new homes expected by winter 2027.
HMRC confirms extra charge for 1.3 million PAYE pensioners
HMRC will recover Winter Fuel Payments from 1.3 million PAYE state pensioners earning over £35,000, with deductions rising to £33 per month in 2027-28.
HMRC: 900,000 state pensioners face extra tax charges
HMRC will issue extra tax charges to 900,000 state pensioners in Self Assessment whose total income exceeds £35,000, clawing back Winter Fuel Payments of £200 or £300.
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HMRC Confirms £300 Winter Fuel Allowance for Pensioners
HMRC has confirmed that state pensioners with an income of £22,000 will keep their £300 Winter Fuel Allowance, while those earning over £35,000 will have the payment clawed back.
DVLA digital service cuts 10 days from medical licence decisions
More than 60,000 drivers have used the expanded DVLA digital service to report health issues, receiving decisions up to 10 days faster than with paper postal forms.
Dylan Woodhead found dead in cell 10 days after transfer
A watchdog report reveals Dylan Woodhead, 22, obtained drugs with 'apparent ease' at HMP Hindley and was not properly monitored before his death in January 2021.
DWP explains why some 66-year-olds miss Winter Fuel Payment
State pensioners born after 27 June 1960 will not receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year, as the DWP confirms the qualifying week and age rules that determine eligibility.
3 million pensioners lose Winter Fuel Payment under Burnham rules
Around three million over-65s no longer qualify for Winter Fuel Payments under Andy Burnham's inherited rules, with a £35,000 income threshold now in place.
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Burnham confirms £5,000 fines for illegal waste sites
Andy Burnham announces government crackdown on illegal waste sites run by organised crime gangs, with £5,000 fines and clean-up of 22,000 tonnes of waste affecting 2,900 families.
DWP warns benefit cheats ahead of October crackdown
The DWP is sending warning letters to benefit cheats ahead of new powers from October that allow officials to raid bank accounts to recover debts under the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025.
DWP Confirms Five Rules for £300 Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP has confirmed five rules for receiving the £300 Winter Fuel Payment this year, with payouts sent in October and November after Labour reinstated the payments.
DfE confirms home visits in school absence crackdown
The Department for Education has confirmed home visits for families of absent pupils as part of new guidance sent to mainstream state schools from September 2026.
Burnham to Probe Birmingham's Exempt Housing Sector
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has personally pledged to investigate the supported exempt accommodation sector in Birmingham, which sees over 32,000 people in 12,000 properties with £400m in benefits, after BirminghamLive highlighted community impacts.
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Wolverhampton club reopening bid faces key hearing in August
Wolverhampton Council's licensing committee will meet on August 26 to decide if Calif Bar, forced to close for employing an illegal worker, can reopen as Vivant Lounge amid fire and police objections.
Council update after fire destroys six Highters Heath homes
Birmingham City Council has issued an update after six homes were destroyed in a devastating fire on Gorleston Road in Highters Heath, leaving families homeless.
Four arrested after suspected chop shop in Birmingham
Four people were arrested after police discovered a suspected chop shop in Birmingham. A stolen car from Solihull was found inside a premises on Cato Street, leading to arrests and further searches.
DfE confirms parents' evening change for schools from September
The Department for Education has reinforced guidance that schools must make attendance central to parents' evenings from September, as part of a new attendance toolkit to tackle rising child absences.
New driveway law for homes in England under Burnham
The Government has changed driveway laws to remove planning permission requirements for homeowners installing electric vehicle charging points, aiming to speed up the EV rollout.
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PIP Claimants: Two Expenses Reimbursed Before Friday Deadline
DWP confirms PIP claimants attending Timms Review workshops in September and October will have travel costs and personal assistant expenses reimbursed, with a Friday deadline to apply.
DfE confirms school absence rules for child GP appointments
The Department for Education has issued an 'attendance toolkit' to schools, recommending that medical appointments be scheduled outside school hours and that pupils return to class afterward if well enough.
DWP confirms one-off PIP bonus payments with Friday deadline
PIP claimants who sign up for Timms Review workshops by Friday 21 August 2026 will receive a one-off bonus payment, the DWP has confirmed.
DfE confirms school absence rule for birthdays from September
New Department for Education guidance published on August 19, 2026, tells schools to avoid granting term-time leave for birthdays, citing 40% higher absence rates on those days, and to celebrate within school hours instead.
National Express West Midlands Buy-Out Terms Criticised
A deal to buy out National Express West Midlands bus services has been criticised for leaving taxpayers exposed to financial risks, according to a report.
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DfE issues new school absence guidance for missed days
The Department for Education has issued fresh guidance to schools on communicating attendance expectations to parents, developed with families whose children missed 9 to 28 days last year.
National Express West Midlands buy-out slammed as risky for taxpayers
West Midlands Combined Authority takes over National Express West Midlands bus operations, but Conservatives criticise the deal, saying taxpayers assume all risks while the operator can bid for future contracts.
New DfE guidance targets parents of children missing 9 days
The Department for Education has issued new guidance to schools in England on communicating with parents about attendance, targeting families whose children miss 9 or more days a year.
Ex-Police Fed Secretary Banned for Life for Fraud
The former West Mercia Police Federation secretary, jailed for defrauding the organisation of over £55,000, has been banned from policing for life by a misconduct panel.
Dudley Council's £14m underspend sparks clash over services
Dudley Council's £14m underspend sparks clash as Reform UK claims cuts have become 'manufactured neglect' and Labour says services are still failing.
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Reform Vows to Ban DWP Benefits for 1.3 Million Foreign Nationals
Reform UK has pledged to ban foreign nationals from claiming DWP benefits, targeting 1.3 million migrants on Universal Credit as of May 2026, aiming for £5 billion in savings.
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