Blue Badge rules review after 'morally indefensible' system
Ministers confirm review of Blue Badge guidance after MPs demand change for cancer patients and others denied parking benefits. New rules could launch next year.
Ministers confirm review of Blue Badge guidance after MPs demand change for cancer patients and others denied parking benefits. New rules could launch next year.
Birmingham City Council confirms new parking fees for three major parks from 2026, sparking political backlash. Find out the costs and the opposition's pledge.
Motorists urged to plan ahead to slash parking bills by up to 77%. Expert advice reveals huge savings at major UK airports as motoring costs rise.
Warwickshire County Council approves higher on-street parking tariffs for Leamington, Warwick, Stratford, and Kenilworth from April 2026. Find out the new costs and the debate behind them.
The DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus has been paid. We explain the 'DWP XB' code on statements, eligibility criteria, and how it affects your other benefits.
UK motorists are being warned they could face a £1,000 fine for illegally parking in disabled bays. Councils have launched a major crackdown after 20,000 investigations in five years. Read the full details.
State pensioners could get a £12,376 annual boost as Pension Credit rises 4.8% in April. Discover the seven extra benefits and how to claim your entitlement.
Scarborough's overnight motorhome ban faces being scrapped as displaced vehicles cause chaos in residential streets. Could a controlled scheme be the answer?
Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons risk fines for misusing parent and child parking bays. A study reveals 25% misuse, with one mother fined £260. Know the rules to avoid penalties.
Birmingham City Council's new Mobile Enforcement Vehicle will patrol streets from January 2026, using cameras to fine drivers parked on zig-zags and bus stops. Find out what it means for you.
Birmingham City Council's new Mobile Enforcement Vehicle, equipped with HD cameras, will patrol from January to catch drivers parking illegally on zig zags and bus stops. Find out how it works.
Labour government plans force councils to impose strict parking limits on new homes, sparking a 'war on drivers' row. Read the full details and reactions.
Motorists are avoiding disqualification by claiming they rely on Motability cars. Courts are granting leniency, sparking a debate on preferential treatment and legal loopholes.
Labour is set to introduce a nationwide ban on pavement parking across England in 2026, mirroring London's rules. Discover how this major change will affect drivers and pedestrians.
Drivers visiting Birmingham's German Christmas Market face a 12% parking hike at Town Hall Car Park. The AA warns festive visitors to check tariffs and consider public transport.
DWP claimants risk having payments stopped if hospitalised over Christmas and fail to report it. Learn the crucial steps to protect your claim and avoid sanctions.
UK councils launch a zero-tolerance crackdown on drivers misusing disabled parking bays during Christmas shopping. Fines of up to £1,000 are being issued to protect essential access.
Warwickshire Council leader George Finch insists 'big investors' are being secured to revive town centres, amid a heated debate over rising on-street parking charges. Read the full story.
Official figures project a surge in DWP disability claimants, with one in eight UK households set to receive payments by 2030. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
A Rolls Royce Cullinan worth at least £500,000 was photographed parked on a shared pedestrian pavement outside Birmingham's Bullring, igniting a fierce online debate about privilege and parking laws.
UK drivers hit with record parking fines: 3.6 million tickets issued in a year, a 17% surge. RAC warns system is 'awry' and calls for urgent reform. Find out how to challenge a ticket.
A single mother's TikTok video detailing her £2,000 monthly benefits and £655 disposable income has ignited a fierce debate about the UK's welfare system. See the full breakdown.
Cheryl Drew, once labelled the 'benefits queen' for claiming £60k a year for 15 kids, now criticises Labour's plan to scrap the two-child benefit cap. She says handouts don't always help. Read her story.
New data reveals Birmingham streets with the most fines for Blue Badge misuse. Over 20,000 penalties issued since 2022, impacting disabled parking access. Read the full report.
Labour's DWP boss warns welfare shake-up is 'not done' as figures show 1.2 million claim sickness benefits for mental health. Read the latest on potential cuts.
Wirral Council revisits plans for 22 new car park charges, sparking fears from Bromborough businesses who warn it could be 'another nail in the coffin' for the village high street.
Over a million UK pensioners are missing out on a vital DWP benefit worth up to £110.40 per week. Learn about Attendance Allowance eligibility, rates, and how to claim.
Nearly half of UK motorists want larger parking bays as cars grow bigger. Calls mount for Labour to update 50-year-old guidelines to tackle 'autobesity'.
A major crackdown on Blue Badge fraud is underway across the UK. With misuse at crisis levels, councils are taking action, with 82% of investigations leading to fines or prosecution. Learn the rules to avoid a £1,000 penalty.
New data reveals a major council crackdown on blue badge fraud, with over 14,000 fines issued. Discover the risks of misusing disabled bays and the growing enforcement crisis.