Birmingham bin strike deepens as agency staff join
Birmingham's bin strike crisis worsens as agency workers vote to join picket lines from December 1. The year-long dispute has cost £14 million and threatens health hazards across the city.
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Birmingham bin strike escalates with new walkout
Birmingham's bin strike crisis deepens as agency workers vote to join picket lines from December 1, raising fears of extended disruption through Christmas and beyond.
Birmingham bin strike chaos escalates for Christmas
Birmingham's bin strike crisis deepens as agency workers join the walkout, threatening Christmas collections. Get the latest on the extended dispute and its impact.
DWP demands £5,000 from mum for five years over name
A mother from Belle Vale has been pursued by the DWP for £5,444.19 for five years due to a case of mistaken identity, causing immense stress. Discover the full story and the DWP's response.
DWP saves £4.4m with AI fraud detection
The DWP has saved £4.4 million using machine learning to tackle benefit fraud, but the NAO warns outdated IT systems are a major limitation. Discover the full report.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus: Eligibility and Payment Date
The DWP is paying a £10 Christmas Bonus to eligible benefits claimants in December 2025. Find out if you qualify and how to claim this tax-free payment.
13 Heart Conditions for £187 Weekly DWP PIP
The DWP has revealed 13 cardiovascular conditions making people eligible for PIP of up to £187.45 a week. Check if you qualify for this essential financial support.
PIP benefits to increase by 3.8% in April
Millions on disability benefits will see a 3.8% payment increase from April 2025, adding up to £275 annually. Discover how the DWP's inflation-linked rise affects you.
DWP: 24 million warned innocent mistakes are fraud
The DWP warns 24 million benefit claimants that failing to report life changes is considered fraud. Learn what changes you must declare to avoid penalties.
DWP reviews millions of PIP claims for five things
The DWP is reviewing millions of PIP claims, focusing on five key areas to ensure the benefit is fair and fit for purpose. Discover the changes ahead.
Birmingham Council's 'Green' Union Rating Sparks Row
Birmingham City Council rates its industrial relations as 'green' despite ongoing bins strike. Opposition leader brands the assessment 'delusional' in heated council clash.
DWP confirms £10 Christmas Bonus payments
The DWP will issue £10 Christmas Bonus payments to pensioners and disabled claimants in December. Find out if you qualify and how to claim.
20 Mental Health Conditions for £750 DWP PIP
The DWP confirms 20 psychiatric disorders can qualify for up to £749.80 monthly in Personal Independence Payment. Discover if you're eligible and see the full list of conditions.
DWP calls 4,000 for PIP face-to-face interviews
The DWP is calling 4,000 people for PIP face-to-face assessments as it plans to make audio recording standard. Discover how this impacts claimants and appeals.
Birmingham Labour loses key vote after resignations
Birmingham Council's ruling Labour group loses a dramatic vote following defections and the bins strike crisis. Union claims leadership has 'lost grip on power'. Read the full analysis.
Birmingham bin strike reaches 8-month milestone
Birmingham's bin strike enters its eighth month as union demands council restart negotiations. Thousands of households show support while workers face redundancy.
1 Million More Universal Credit Claimants Not Required to Work
DWP data reveals a surge of over one million Universal Credit claimants moved into the 'no work requirements' category in a year. Discover what this means for the welfare system.
Lancaster University job cuts spark strike action
Lancaster University plans to cut over 400 jobs, prompting lecturer strikes and fears from local businesses and students about the economic and educational impact.
DWP Autumn Benefit Changes: Three Key Reforms
Major DWP reforms this autumn will affect Universal Credit, PIP assessments and work capability rules. Here's what claimants need to know about the coming changes.
DWP could force 100,000 innocent Brits to repay benefits
Exclusive investigation reveals the Department for Work and Pensions is using controversial 'random sampling' to demand benefit repayments from thousands who've done nothing wrong.
BAE Systems strike continues after legal ruling
GMB union members at BAE Systems' Samlesbury and Warton sites have secured legal clearance to continue strike action in an ongoing pay dispute affecting over 1,300 workers.
DWP: State Pension Payments Could Stop for Thousands
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an urgent warning to two specific groups of state pension recipients who risk having their payments stopped completely if they fail to act.
DWP payment delays exposed in shocking new account
Exclusive: A new first-hand account exposes how DWP payment delays are pushing vulnerable claimants to the brink, with one man waiting months for essential support.
DWP confirms major PIP changes for 2025
The Department for Work and Pensions has finally revealed details about significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment coming next year. Discover how the new assessment criteria could affect thousands of claimants across the UK.
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.
State pension error: Thousands £300 poorer after DWP blunder
Exclusive: Major DWP blunder leaves state pensioners facing unexpected financial shortfall as payments drop by £300. Full details on who's affected and what to do.
DWP accused of 'stealing' £6,850 from single parents
Exclusive investigation reveals how the DWP is demanding thousands back from vulnerable single parents after wrongly classifying them as couples - leaving families in financial ruin.
DWP Breaks Silence on State Pension Changes
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed significant changes to state pension payments that could affect millions of retirees across the UK. Discover what this means for your finances.
DWP PIP shake-up: Mobility payment cuts loom
Exclusive: Major changes to PIP assessment criteria could see thousands of claimants lose vital mobility support as government pushes forward with disability benefit reforms.
State Pension Loophole Costs Retirees £4,000+
A little-known DWP rule means many state pensioners could be missing out on thousands of pounds in extra income through Pension Credit eligibility. Discover how this hidden benefit could transform retirement finances.
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