Tax breaks urged for over-60s to return to work
A House of Lords committee warns the UK is 'alarmingly unprepared' for an ageing society and calls for tax incentives to keep older workers employed. Read the urgent recommendations.
A House of Lords committee warns the UK is 'alarmingly unprepared' for an ageing society and calls for tax incentives to keep older workers employed. Read the urgent recommendations.
Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn near Birmingham now welcomes adults to its cafe without a play ticket on Mondays in term time. Enjoy brunch, lunch, and meetings in a vibrant setting.
A BBC study reveals Dudley's two licensed Adult Gaming Centres are in the UK's most deprived areas. GambleAware warns this clustering doubles the risk of gambling harm for locals. Read the full report.
Nominations are open for Wales' Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2026. Celebrate learners & projects transforming lives. Submit by 17 April 2026.
Birmingham City Council has released the 2026 schedule for its free mobile household waste service. Find out where and when the tip lorries will be in your area this week.
Dr Tanya Moore, Essex County Council's Principal Social Worker for Adult Social Care, receives an MBE for services to UK social work. Discover her three-decade career impact.
Birmingham City Council approves sale of closed Harborne Day Centre to a national retailer for a new supermarket, sparking debate over cuts to vital adult services. Read the full story.
Councils in England get a £78bn funding boost with a 3% council tax rise cap. Find out what the new multi-year settlement means for your local services.
Boxing Day 2024 delivered a bumper boost for UK retailers, with footfall up 4.4% in the strongest rise for over a decade. Discover where and when shoppers flocked for bargains.
As Birmingham's 2025 bin strike dragged on, mobile waste centres were swamped. We revisit the chaos, fly-tipping and the community efforts that followed. Read the full story.
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
Sheila Turner's festive display in Market Weighton wins British Garden Centres' national competition, raising thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support. Discover the magical scene.
Jamie Cole, 25, died after falling from a hotel balcony. A coroner found his carer's responses 'inappropriate' but ruled no gross failures. Read his mother's heartbreaking statement.
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
Amazon cuts prices on major PS5 and Xbox Series X games including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6. Secure last-minute Christmas gifts with guaranteed delivery by December 25.
Birmingham City Council announces longer hours at all five household recycling centres from December 21 to January 31. Plan your visit and book online.
Shropshire Council warns residents after a fire extinguisher exploded in a bin lorry in Shifnal, putting crew at risk. Learn how to dispose of hazardous waste safely.
Worcestershire County Council is investigating AI to ease social workers' admin burden, but councillors warn professional judgement must be preserved. Read the latest.
Dudley Council faces a 300% rise in adult safeguarding cases, deploys drones against off-road bikes, and sparks a £10k spending row. Explore this week's key developments.
A vulnerable woman on 24-hour watch died after being left alone in a toilet at a Grimsby mental health facility. The inquest heard of multiple failings in her care.
Shanice Bennett, 26, was told a breast lump was likely a blocked milk duct. It was stage four terminal cancer. She's now living her bucket list.
New data reveals a 0.8% year-on-year drop in UK retail footfall last month, driven by Autumn Budget tax fears and poor weather. Industry leaders call for a new high street revival plan.
Dudley Council faces a 300% surge in adult safeguarding reports over ten years, with self-neglect the top concern, while care provider market struggles. Read the full report.
First Minister Eluned Morgan hails the Wales Investment Summit as a major economic catalyst, securing £16bn in projects from AI data centres to carbon capture. Discover how Wales is positioning itself as a global tech and green energy leader.
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
Amazon triggers price war with PS5 Digital Edition at £289 - the cheapest we've seen all year. Plus PS5 Pro discounts and half-price games.
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
A claimant's experience reveals stark contrast between DWP's PIP and Scotland's ADP, highlighting a more humane, conversational assessment process. Discover the difference.
Stockland Green and Summerfield health centres in Birmingham will transform into neighbourhood health hubs with GPs, dentists and pharmacists under one roof as part of a national NHS initiative to reduce waiting times.
PlayStation 5 Black Friday deals see Digital Edition dropping below £300 and disc consoles nearly £200 off. Limited time offers from Amazon, Very and AO with free delivery.