Pension Credit warning over £10,000 savings limit
UK state pensioners are being alerted that savings over £10,000 can reduce their Pension Credit income. Experts call the unchanged limit 'unfair' as it erodes vital benefits.
UK state pensioners are being alerted that savings over £10,000 can reduce their Pension Credit income. Experts call the unchanged limit 'unfair' as it erodes vital benefits.
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The Department for Education has broken its silence on a controversial £50m free school in Walsall, defending its process after criticism from MP Valerie Vaz. Read the full story.
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A last-minute court hearing has been scheduled in the WASPI women's fight for £2,950 DWP compensation. The judicial review continues as campaigners seek justice.
New analysis reveals a stark gap in state support, with retirees on under £15,003 income receiving £7,754 less annually than wealthier OAPs. Discover the figures and why checking eligibility is crucial.
New data reveals a worrying rise in A&E waiting times at Birmingham hospitals, with fewer patients seen within the four-hour target. Read the full report on the trust's performance.
Thousands of UK carers face huge debts after DWP benefit overpayments. A 60-year-old woman caring for her family must repay £1,623. Read the shocking review findings.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is being paid automatically to eligible claimants, including those on PIP, DLA and ESA. Find out if you qualify and what to do if you don't receive it.
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes limiting jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 78,000-case backlog. Critics warn this could erode public trust in justice system.
A roundup of Birmingham criminals jailed in November 2025, including a paedophile exposed after his wife's £3m lottery win, a rapper who used a flamethrower, and a driver who killed a woman and her dog.
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Thousands of UK electric van drivers could be restricted to 56mph under new MOT and speed limiter proposals from the Department for Transport. Discover the safety implications.
Billyjoe Broad, 32, has been handed a three-year driving ban after failing to provide a breath specimen following an incident where a vehicle rolled into a Staffordshire pub. Read the full story.
The DWP is softening Universal Credit sanctions for over 560,000 claimants, replacing payment stoppages with non-financial penalties. Discover the new rules effective from November 26.
Joanne Butler from Kidderminster receives community order after waging harassment campaign against ex-boyfriend, causing over £10,000 in damage. Read the full court details.
Thousands in the UK to receive a £10 DWP Christmas Bonus in December 2025. Check the full list of 24 qualifying benefits and eligibility criteria. Don't miss out!
Learn which three groups could miss out on automatic £25 DWP Cold Weather Payments and what steps to take to ensure you receive the support during the UK cold snap.
MP Liam Byrne urges the Government to reconsider its rejection of a public inquiry into the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings that killed 21. Victims' families demand truth and justice.
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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.
A man in his 30s was hospitalised after being struck by a police vehicle responding on blue lights in Selly Oak. West Midlands Police has referred the incident to its professional standards department.
Historians are uncovering North Wales' Jewish heritage and seeking memories of businesses like Wartski's jewellers, who created royal wedding rings. Share your stories.