Met Office warns of 'extensive' snow risk this weekend
The Met Office has issued a weather warning with three potential scenarios for Saturday. Two of them could bring disruptive snow to parts of the UK. Stay updated.
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Met Office warns of 'extensive' snow risk this weekend
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for potential 'extensive' snow across parts of the UK this weekend. Discover the three forecast scenarios and their impacts.
Pensioners lose £2,920 in 'two-tier' state pension row
Older state pensioners face a £2,920 shortfall compared to younger retirees due to a 'two-tier' system. Discover the impact of the new rates announced by the Chancellor.
Ex-morgue could become Staffordshire holiday home
A former mortuary at the old North Staffordshire Asylum could be transformed into a two-bedroom holiday let. The Grade II Listed building was sold for £137,000.
DWP 'Zero Tolerance' Benefit Fraud Crackdown Begins
The DWP is launching a major new 'zero tolerance' crackdown on benefit fraud, starting in 48 hours. This coincides with the controversial £3bn lifting of the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full story.
DWP's new work plan for 2.2 million claimants
The DWP has confirmed a new strategy to support Universal Credit claimants with mental health, back pain, or high blood pressure into employment. Discover how this major welfare shake-up aims to cut costs and boost opportunities.
5 Critical Ways Cold Weather Impacts Your Health
As temperatures plummet, a leading GP reveals how the cold snap affects your immunity, heart, and lungs. Discover essential tips for staying well this winter.
HMRC: Say 'allocate tax-free allowance' on calls
HMRC advises thousands of UK households to use a specific four-word phrase when calling to resolve tax code issues. Learn how to update your tax-free allowance efficiently.
Derelict Midlands morgue to become holiday home
A derelict morgue, part of the former North Staffordshire Asylum, could be converted into a two-bedroom holiday let. The plan aims to combat anti-social behaviour and preserve the historic building.
Asylum seeker jailed for Derby bank murder
Calls grow for a public inquiry after an asylum seeker with a criminal history in Europe murdered a father-of-three in a Lloyds Bank. Read the latest developments.
Labour faces backlash over driving test backlog
The Transport Committee challenges Labour's handling of the DVSA driving test backlog. Discover how resale bots and examiner shortages impact learner drivers nationwide.
DWP pursues £763 debt from identity theft victim
A Birmingham woman fought the DWP for months after criminals fraudulently claimed Universal Credit in her name. Discover how she finally cleared her name after 190 phone calls.
MP Shabana Mahmood reveals 'regular' racist abuse
Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood says she's 'regularly' told to 'go home' and subjected to racist slurs. The Home Secretary revealed the abuse during a heated asylum debate.
PM pledges to claw back asylum hotel excess profits
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to recover millions in 'excess profits' made by asylum hotel contractors, following a BirminghamLive investigation into a Sutton Coldfield hotel. Read the full story.
71% Support New 3p Pay-Per-Mile UK Car Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes a 3p pay-per-mile car tax under a new VED+ system. 71% of Britons support EV drivers contributing to road costs. Discover the impact.
Alicante Airport £1.1bn Revamp for UK Tourists
Alicante Airport is undergoing a massive £1.1 billion renovation to handle British tourists after the EU's new Entry-Exit System. Discover the new tech and facilities.
Pay-per-mile tax to monitor drivers more closely
Labour's new pay-per-mile car tax system, expected on November 26, could see insurance premiums rise as drivers face closer mileage monitoring. Experts warn against underestimating mileage.
Universal Credit sanctions harsher than court fines
A new report finds DWP sanctions leave claimants worse off than criminal fines, with 86% of appeals overturned. Calls grow for fundamental welfare reform.
DWP pays £1,700 to Universal Credit claimant after years
A Universal Credit recipient shares their emotional journey from financial desperation to unexpected relief after receiving a substantial backpayment from the DWP, revealing the human cost of Britain's welfare system.
Birmingham's £225m IT crisis forces council tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham City Council's disastrous Oracle IT implementation created a financial black hole, forcing service cuts and council tax hikes across the city.
Lawyer: Common items could mean prison
A leading criminal defence solicitor reveals how carrying common household items could result in serious weapons charges under UK law, even without criminal intent.
Bodycam shows asylum seeker ram police car
Exclusive body-worn camera footage shows dramatic Wolverhampton police chase ending in violent collision, as asylum seeker faces justice for dangerous driving.
Dangbei 4K Projector: Cinema Experience at Home
Discover how Dangbei's revolutionary LaserVibe 4K projector is redefining home entertainment with cinema-quality visuals and immersive sound in your living space.
Asylum seeker faces deportation after church visit
An Iranian asylum seeker who converted to Christianity faces likely removal from the UK after immigration enforcement officers detained him following a church visit in Birmingham.
Rachel Reeves' four-point plan to tackle cost of living
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major economic reforms including planning system overhaul, infrastructure investment, and energy security measures to boost UK economy and ease financial pressures on households.
Labour branch apologises over asylum seeker hotel motion
A Birmingham Labour group has been forced into an embarrassing U-turn after proposing to house asylum seekers in luxury hotels, sparking widespread condemnation from local residents and party members.
Asylum seeker's £400 taxi nightmare ends in court
An Iranian asylum seeker paid £400 for a taxi from Coventry to London only to be abandoned in Wolverhampton, leading to a court case that exposes transport exploitation.
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