Birmingham leader on 'grown up' talks not 'megaphone war'
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton explains his 'practical' approach to tackling child poverty, defending his relationship with government ministers. Read his full Q&A.
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Reform UK Pledges to Prosecute Civil Servants
Reform UK announces plans to create a new criminal offence for civil servants who 'dishonestly' grant asylum to sex offenders, with potential jail time. Read the full story.
Nobody's Child Cardigan Slashed by 40% in Sales
Shoppers are racing to snap up the popular Nobody's Child Blue V-Neck Relaxed Cardigan, now reduced to £39 in the Boxing Day sales. The 'lovely' knit has drawn rave reviews for its style and softness.
Persistent offender jailed for breaching Nottingham city centre ban
John Chattin, a persistent offender with a history of robbery and assault, is back in prison after stealing candles and repeatedly breaching a court order banning him from Nottingham city centre.
HMRC rule change benefits 100,000 families
Over 100,000 UK families will no longer need to file a self-assessment tax return to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge. The new HMRC system collects it via PAYE. Find out if you're affected.
Benefits rise to £32k as two-child cap ends
A Nottingham mum-of-three will see her Universal Credit rise to £32,480 a year after Labour scraps the two-child benefit cap. She says the change will make her 'big family dream' a reality.
Family gets £2,770 monthly after benefit rule change
A Welsh family will see their Universal Credit rise to £2,770 a month after Labour's Budget scrapped the two-child limit. Discover how the change impacts 560,000 families.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped: Parents on £1,590 Monthly
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
Heated Rivalry creator reveals banned sex scenes
Jacob Tierney, creator of the hit gay drama Heated Rivalry, explains the two types of explicit content he will never film, despite the show's famously realistic sex scenes. Discover the boundaries.
DWP rule change ends two-child benefit cap
The Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
75-Year-Old Child Rapist Jailed for 24 Years
William Proctor, 75, from Nuneaton, has been sentenced to 24 years for sexually abusing a boy over eight years in the 1990s. Police praise victim's bravery.
Claim £2,500 Child Benefit Before January Deadline
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for backdated Child Benefit payments worth up to £2,500. Act before the mid-January deadline to secure this vital financial support.
Paedophile jailed 17 years for rape and death threats
Thomas Green, 28, given extended sentence for raping a child and threatening to kill her if she reported the abuse. Read the full court report from Stoke-on-Trent.
Sex worker jailed for 9 years for hotel robberies
Caprice Brown, 25, lured lonely men to hotels before robbing them. A judge sentenced her to nine years but said he did not want to 'crush' her. Read the full story.
Elton John and David Furnish Celebrate 20-Year Milestone
Sir Elton John and David Furnish celebrate the 20th anniversary of their historic civil partnership and 11th wedding anniversary. See their touching Instagram tributes and journey.
HMRC wrongly targeted 60% in child benefit crackdown
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.
Second person charged in Birmingham teen murder case
Olivier Gabbis, 20, charged with assisting an offender following the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Yassin Alama in Handsworth. Police continue their investigation.
HMRC Warning for Households Earning Under £80,000
HMRC urges UK households earning under £80,000 to check Child Benefit eligibility. You could be missing out on over £1,300 per child. Act now.
Dangerous child sex offender jailed for 30-year abuse
Andrew Davies, a dangerous child sex offender from the Midlands, has been given a lengthy prison sentence for historical abuse spanning 30 years. The judge praised the survivors' bravery.
Dangerous Staffordshire sex offender jailed for nine years
Andrew Davies, 58, of Penkhull, is sentenced for a string of historic child sex offences. Staffordshire Police praise survivors' bravery and urge others to come forward.
Sex worker jailed for tying up and burning man in hotel
A sex worker mother has been sentenced to nine years for a series of violent hotel robberies in Birmingham and Coventry. Read the full details of the disturbing attacks.
Maxwell Claims New Evidence to Overturn Conviction
Ghislaine Maxwell files to overturn her 20-year sex trafficking sentence, alleging constitutional violations, just days before the public release of the Epstein files. Read the latest developments.
What happens if an actor gets aroused during a sex scene?
Intimacy coordinator Chala Hunter reveals how the cast of hit drama Heated Rivalry handles natural bodily reactions during intimate scenes. Discover the professional protocols.
Midlands dad jailed for threats after sex offender secret exposed
A Birmingham father-of-four has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison for threatening to torch his ex-girlfriend's home after she discovered he was a registered sex offender. Read the full court details.
Benefit cap scrapped, boosting Birmingham's poorest families
Major welfare reform sees two-child benefit limit axed, lifting thousands of Birmingham children from poverty. Hundreds of pounds extra monthly for larger families from April.
Kim Cattrall marries Russell Thomas in London
Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall has wed her partner of nearly a decade, audio engineer Russell Thomas, in a private London ceremony. Discover the details of their relationship and her life now.
New Child Poverty Strategy Lifts Two-Child Benefit Cap
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
Christmas Danger for Kids as NSPCC Issues Safety Alert
A new NSPCC poll reveals over 60% of adults fear increased child abuse risk at Christmas due to financial stress and alcohol. Learn the warning signs and how to help.
New Child Poverty Strategy Aims to Help Thousands in Birmingham
The government's landmark Child Poverty Strategy promises to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include scrapping the two-child benefit cap and ending unlawful B&B placements.
Two-child benefit limit scrapped, but cap remains
The DWP is abolishing the two-child limit for seven benefits, yet one in five affected households will not see full relief due to the persisting benefit cap. Discover the impact.
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