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Disabled vet nears end of 874-mile Poppy Appeal walk

Former RAF veteran Samantha Grundy, who uses a wheelchair, approaches the final miles of her extraordinary 874-mile journey across Britain to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal, inspiring communities nationwide.

Free Bus Pass Rule Change: What It Means

Major changes to England's concessionary bus pass scheme could see millions of older and disabled residents paying more for travel as local authorities consider new restrictions.

Migrant workers send £63bn home annually

New research reveals migrant workers across the UK and EU are sending home an incredible £63 billion each year, providing crucial financial support to families and boosting developing economies.

Thousands of UK workers paid below minimum wage

New research reveals thousands of UK employees are working for less than the legal minimum wage, with Birmingham and West Midlands workers among the worst affected. Discover which sectors are most at risk.

Train guard's heartbreaking reply goes viral

A poignant exchange between a railway worker and passenger reveals the hidden emotional toll on transport staff, sparking widespread discussion about compassion in public transport.

Birmingham cracks down on Blue Badge fraudsters

Birmingham City Council launches major crackdown on drivers illegally using disabled parking badges, with enforcement officers patrolling city streets to catch fraudsters exploiting the system.

Birmingham Bin Strike 2025: Full Timeline

Birmingham faces a summer of disruption as bin workers announce strike action over pay disputes. Get the full timeline and understand how this will affect collections across the city.

DWP Gives Workers New Flexible Working Powers

In a major employment rights overhaul, millions of UK workers can now demand flexible arrangements from day one and challenge employer refusals. Discover how this DWP policy change empowers employees.

Reeves urged to scrap disability benefit rule

Exclusive: Motability demands immediate action as disabled drivers face losing vehicles due to outdated DLA-to-PIP reassessment rules, creating financial hardship and mobility crisis.

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