Recycle your Christmas tree in Lincolnshire for a suggested £22 donation. St Barnabas Hospice's Tree-Cycle initiative collects trees from Jan 7-12, 2026, raising crucial funds for hospice at home care.
Two Midlands mothers share their journey from isolation to optimism after completing a work academy with East Midlands Railway. Discover how sector-based programmes are creating pathways to jobs.
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.
A 13-year-old's solo Christmas campaign for Feeding Families yielded an astonishing mountain of food donations, set to help hundreds. Discover how one young person sparked community action.
The DWP is issuing a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus to claimants on 24 specific benefits. Find out if you qualify and when to expect the payment.
Erica Crompton explains why claiming benefits leaves her better off than a taxed wage, as the DWP faces a major welfare shake-up under Labour. Read her full story.
Over 114,000 people on Universal Credit, ESA and Incapacity Benefit are awaiting vital Work Capability Assessments, the DWP has confirmed. Read the latest figures and what's being done.
New DWP figures reveal over 114,000 people on key benefits are waiting for a Work Capability Assessment. Get the latest on the assessment backlog and what it means for claimants.
The DWP has called a WASPI campaign update a 'mischaracterisation' after it agreed to withdraw a judicial review. The government commits to a fresh decision within 12 weeks.
Discover the science behind 4am wake-ups, from hormonal shifts to diet. Get expert-backed tips for a restful night's sleep and reclaim your mornings.
The DWP's tax-free Christmas Bonus is arriving for eligible claimants. Discover the 24 qualifying benefits, payment dates, and what to do if you haven't received yours. Get the full facts here.
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.
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.
Jeremy Clarkson claims modern Britain makes hard graft 'pointless' for young people. He says he'd stay home if starting his career today. Read his controversial views.
A 'tight-knit' Solihull community helped shut down Dragon Phoenix Massage after reporting suspicious activity and women trafficking. Read how residents took action.
Year 9 students from OneSchool Global's Kenley Campus walked 14.13 miles, raising £2,820 for Teenage Cancer Trust, far exceeding their £250 goal. Read their inspiring story.
A Solihull massage parlour, Dragon Phoenix, has been shut down by court order after police found evidence of illegal sex work and exploitation of Chinese women. Read the full investigation details.
The DWP confirms a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus for millions on qualifying benefits. Payment is automatic for eligible claimants. Find out if you qualify.
From a rejected student tower to a new permanent cycle route, get the latest on Birmingham City Council's major planning and development decisions this week.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends tax relief for home workers' expenses from April. Discover how this budget change impacts you and what it means for the future.
Nearly 200,000 carers facing draconian Carer's Allowance overpayment penalties of up to £20,000 will be reimbursed. Discover how the government is righting this wrong.
The DWP partners with 60+ employers including British Airways and Google to reshape workplace health support and get benefit claimants back into employment. Discover the new strategy.
A tax official must pay HMRC £20,000 after a tribunal ruled his work-from-home refusal was 'vexatious'. Discover the implications for remote workers across the UK.
A Met Police detective was dismissed for writing misogynistic erotic stories on his work computer due to 'not enough work'. Discover the full details of the misconduct hearing.
The DWP launches a benefits crackdown targeting Universal Credit and ESA, as figures reveal 5 million people have no work requirement. Read the full analysis.
Labour's Autumn Statement targets DWP benefits for self-diagnosed conditions. The Access to Work scheme, costing £321m, faces scrutiny over gadget claims. Read the full details.
Birmingham Council launches public consultation for a permanent cycle route from the city centre to the A457 Dudley Road, aiming to create a safer, city-wide network and reduce car dependence.
Birmingham City Council launches public consultation for a permanent cycle route from the city centre to A457 Dudley Road. Have your say on the updated designs.