DWP told to allow early state pension access
The DWP faces calls to permit early State Pension access as the age rises to 67. Experts recommend a 12-year notice period and reduced payments for early claims. Learn the implications.
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DWP could let pensioners access payments early
Pension provider Aegon proposes letting workers access state pension up to three years early for a reduced annual amount. Could this offer flexibility or risk poverty?
UK loses 2,000 bank branches in high street crisis
More than 2,200 bank branches have shut across Britain since 2022, with closures hitting 50 per month. Discover how communities are affected and what replacement services are planned.
Birmingham Christmas Market Adds Quiet Hours for Accessibility
Birmingham's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market is introducing dedicated quiet hours and accessibility improvements to create a more inclusive festive experience for neurodiverse visitors and those with disabilities.
Heart attack survivor inspires Marsden defibrillator
After surviving a cardiac emergency, a Marsden resident's powerful story has driven the community to install a new public access defibrillator, creating a safer future for all residents.
West Midlands launches university access scheme for poor children
A revolutionary new programme in the West Midlands is set to transform university access for underprivileged students through comprehensive support and financial assistance.
John Lewis Birmingham escalator crisis affects thousands
Thousands of frustrated shoppers at John Lewis Birmingham encounter major accessibility challenges as multiple escalators remain out of order, sparking concerns about mobility access and customer experience.
Nationwide: Free cash withdrawals until 2027
Nationwide Building Society announces it will maintain free cash withdrawals at all UK Post Offices until 2027, providing vital support during the cost-of-living crisis and protecting access to cash for vulnerable communities.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Bleed Kit Vandalism Sparks Police Hunt in Wednesbury
West Midlands Police launch investigation after vandalism destroys essential public access bleed kit in Wednesbury, raising community safety concerns.
Birmingham's accessible restaurant opens in Grand Hotel
Discover how Birmingham's latest fine dining destination is breaking barriers with revolutionary accessibility features while serving exquisite modern British cuisine in the historic Grand Hotel building.
TSB and Barclays Join LINK Network for Free Cash Access
Major UK banks TSB and Barclays are joining LINK's cash access network, creating thousands of new fee-free ATMs in communities struggling with bank branch closures and improving financial inclusion nationwide.
Kaye Adams' Emotional ITV Studio Accessibility Ordeal
Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams opens up about her distressing experience being stranded outside ITV studios due to accessibility failures, sparking important conversations about disability inclusion.
BA faces fury over 'disgraceful' wheelchair access failures
Exclusive: BA under fire as disabled passengers reveal shocking treatment, including being carried like luggage and left stranded for hours at Heathrow.
Council refuses pavement for disabled resident's safety
A frustrated grandfather speaks out after Birmingham City Council rejects his plea for a pavement on a dangerous road where his disabled wife and grandchildren risk their safety daily.
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