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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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.
Sex offender on run for 3 years: Police warning
Registered sex offender Daljinder Singh from Wolverhampton remains at large after three years. Police warn public not to approach and to call 999 immediately if seen.
Nursery worker jailed for raping boy, 3
Thomas Waller, 18, has been detained for ten years after sexually abusing children at a Surrey nursery. Read the full story and the impact on the victims' families.
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.
Boy, 9, bitten by dog in Kidderminster Costa
A nine-year-old boy suffered facial injuries after being bitten by a black and white Border Collie at a Costa Coffee in Kidderminster. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Shrewsbury Man Missing for 11 Days, Police Appeal
Glen Hurley, 44, has been missing from Shrewsbury since November 3. West Mercia Police issue a public appeal with CCTV images and a description. Call 101 with info.
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.
Urgent Police Appeal for Missing Birmingham Teen
West Midlands Police are urgently searching for missing 16-year-old Alexa from Birmingham, last seen on Sunday, November 9. Public urged to call 999 with information.
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.
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.
Alfie Steele's killer denied appeal freedom
Dirk Howell, convicted of murdering nine-year-old Alfie Steele in a brutal bath punishment, has been refused permission to appeal his life sentence in a landmark court decision.
Fresh appeal for missing Birmingham man Andrew Gough
West Midlands Police have launched a renewed appeal for information regarding missing 54-year-old Andrew Gough, who was last spotted in Erdington nearly two weeks ago.
Reeves faces Labour revolt over two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure from Labour MPs and anti-poverty campaigners to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit as new figures reveal 1.6 million children are affected.
Car stolen with baby inside - police appeal
West Midlands Police are hunting thieves who stole a car with a baby inside from a Birmingham street. The infant was found safe minutes later after being abandoned nearby.
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