Starmer's vow on Birmingham child poverty crisis
PM Keir Starmer makes personal pledge to tackle Birmingham's child poverty emergency but faces mounting pressure to scrap controversial two-child benefit cap ahead of Budget.
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Pensioner's life transformed by £5,740 benefit claim
A retired cancer survivor from Berkshire, struggling with just £10 after bills, secured £5,740 a year after a quick call to Age UK. Discover how 1.1 million Brits could be missing out.
DWP £150 energy bill lifeline for UK households
Over 6 million UK households to receive a £150 Warm Home Discount this winter. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim this vital support.
HMRC Child Benefit flaw stops payments for families
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
HMRC to increase Child Benefit payments from April
UK families to see a rise in Child Benefit payments from April 2025. Find out the new weekly rates and how to protect your State Pension eligibility.
Reeves to scrap 'unfair' two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child Universal Credit limit, giving millions of families extra financial support. Discover how this change could affect you.
Millionaires Call for Wealth Tax to Lift Kids from Poverty
Patriotic Millionaires campaign urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to tax super-rich in Autumn Budget, claiming reforms could raise £36bn annually to restore public services.
Warwickshire Christmas Gift Appeal for Children
Warwickshire residents and businesses are invited to donate new, unwrapped gifts for children and young people in need this Christmas. Drop-off points are in Warwick, Nuneaton, and Kenilworth. Help create a magical Christmas for local families.
West Midlands online grooming crimes more than double
A stunned Midlands parent reveals their shock after their child was groomed online, as new figures show such crimes have more than doubled across the region.
Online Grooming Crimes Double in West Midlands
Shocking new data reveals online grooming crimes have more than doubled in the West Midlands, with children as young as four targeted. The NSPCC demands urgent action from tech giants.
Child rapist Jason Lane jailed for 21 years
Jason Lane, a dangerous paedophile from Droitwich, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for 16 sexual offences against a boy. Police commend the victim's bravery.
Child rescued after car stolen in Walsall
A terrifying ordeal in Walsall as a car with a child in the backseat is stolen. The vehicle was found abandoned, and the girl was unharmed. Police are appealing for information.
Drivers called out for breaking supermarket parking rule
A TikTok creator is challenging motorists misusing parent-child bays at UK supermarkets. Discover the etiquette, potential fines, and why these spaces matter for families.
Paedophile Robert Gates jailed for child abuse images
Robert Gates, 70, from Ludlow, is behind bars after sharing indecent images of children for a second time. Police brand him a 'deeply disturbing individual'.
Dudley children's services 'inadequate'
A new report reveals staffing crises and poor collaboration are hampering child protection in Dudley. Council committee demands urgent improvements.
Reeves hints at scrapping two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests removing the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
HMRC reviews 23,500 suspended child benefit payments
HMRC has apologised and launched an urgent review after incorrectly suspending child benefit for thousands. The tax office vows to update its anti-fraud process. Read the latest.
Parents Struggle to Cook With Kids Due to Time and Mess
New research reveals 70% of UK parents don't cook with children due to lack of time and fear of mess. Discover how to build kitchen confidence and support BBC Children in Need.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit limit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to abolish the two-child benefit limit, a key driver of child poverty, fulfilling Labour's pledge to support larger families.
Universal Credit boost for families confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap the two-child benefit cap in November Budget, giving larger families up to £586 more per month. Find out how this change affects you.
Urgent Appeal: Missing 13-Year-Old Kerry in Birmingham
West Midlands Police launch urgent appeal to find missing 13-year-old Kerry from Harborne. Last seen 10 November at 8pm. Call 999 with information.
Dad died from malnutrition after benefits cut to £324
A devastated family demands answers after a beloved Birmingham father died from malnutrition when his benefits were dramatically reduced, leaving him unable to afford food.
Emergency Cost of Living Packs Sent to UK Households
Vulnerable households nationwide are receiving emergency support packages containing essential items as fuel poverty reaches critical levels this winter.
Labour urges halt to DWP benefit cuts amid cost crisis
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner demands immediate halt to DWP benefit deductions as families struggle with soaring living costs, warning of devastating consequences for millions.
High Earners Risk Losing Child Benefit in Tax Trap
Thousands of UK professionals earning over £60,000 risk losing valuable child benefit payments due to frozen thresholds and rising wages. Discover how the stealth tax is hitting middle-class families.
250,000 children in poverty due to benefit cap
Shocking new research reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit as families face impossible choices amid the cost of living crisis.
3M UK Homes Face £170 Monthly Energy Bills
Millions of British families could see their energy bills skyrocket to £170 per month as price cap changes loom. Discover which households are most at risk and what support is available.
Birmingham's Stark Divide: Deprivation Crisis Revealed
New analysis reveals Birmingham's troubling inequality landscape, with neighbourhoods among England's most deprived while others thrive. Discover which areas are most affected and what this means for the city's future.
Universal Credit Cut Threatens Millions
Exclusive investigation reveals how changes to Universal Credit could leave struggling families £468 worse off annually as cost of living crisis deepens.
Millions face £560 energy bill surge this autumn
New analysis reveals nearly 8 million UK households will see energy bills jump by £560 annually when the price cap changes this autumn, pushing many into fuel poverty.
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