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DWP's £3,500 cost of living payments arrive

Thousands of households across the UK are receiving unexpected £3,500 payments from the DWP to help combat rising living costs. Discover if you qualify for this crucial financial assistance.

State Pension Tax Trap: Millions Face 2026 Demands

Nearly nine million pensioners could be dragged into the tax net as the frozen personal allowance threshold collides with rising state pension payments, creating a fiscal timebomb for retirees.

Birmingham's bridge bashing crisis costs £100k

Exclusive investigation reveals Birmingham's low bridges have been struck over 1,000 times in three years, costing taxpayers nearly £100,000 in repairs and causing major traffic disruption across the city.

DWP Announces Major PIP Benefits System Review

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched its most significant Personal Independence Payment review in years, examining how support is delivered to disabled people across the UK.

UK Kitchen Appliance Alert: Fire Risk & High Costs

A major safety warning has been issued for millions of UK households as faulty kitchen appliances are causing unexpected fires and massive energy bills. Here's how to check if you're at risk.

Danger Cladding: 85 West Midlands Buildings At Risk

Exclusive investigation uncovers 85 buildings across Birmingham and West Midlands still wrapped in dangerous cladding years after Grenfell tragedy. Residents living in fear as safety crisis continues.

MPs Demand Urgent PIP Assessment Overhaul

A damning parliamentary report exposes the devastating impact of PIP assessments on vulnerable claimants, with MPs calling for immediate reform of the 'adversarial' system.

How your car's safety feature makes you invisible

Millions of UK drivers are unknowingly putting themselves at risk due to a common car safety feature. Experts reveal how automatic headlights are creating dangerous 'invisible' vehicles on our roads, especially during daytime driving conditions.

Schoolboy, 10, survives metal railing impalement

A ten-year-old Birmingham schoolboy cheats death after being impaled through the leg by a metal railing spike in a shocking playground accident that required emergency services to free him.

Urgent UK warning over deadly letterbox fire risk

UK fire chiefs issue urgent warning about deadly letterbox dangers as energy costs soar and households seek alternative heating methods. Discover the simple protective measure that could prevent tragedy.

Home Bargains Data Breach Warning - Change Passwords

Popular discount retailer Home Bargains warns customers of potential data breach after suspicious activity detected on internal computer systems. Cybersecurity experts advise immediate password changes.

12 Stealth Tax Hikes Hitting Before 2026

Millions of Britons face a hidden tax storm as frozen thresholds and policy changes silently push household bills higher. Discover the dozen fiscal measures draining your finances.

Winter footwear warning for women drivers

Motoring specialists reveal why wearing certain types of footwear while driving could lead to accidents and invalidate insurance claims. Essential safety advice for women drivers.

HSBC opens new Birmingham Grand Central branch

In a bold move against the digital banking tide, HSBC unveils its new flagship Birmingham branch at Grand Central, featuring cutting-edge technology and enhanced customer services while maintaining personal touch.

DWP warning over PIP form errors costing thousands

Exclusive: Thousands of Britons are making critical mistakes on PIP application forms, potentially losing thousands in vital support. Experts reveal the common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

DWP told to tighten PIP benefit assessment rules

Government ministers demand urgent reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments after investigation reveals vulnerable claimants being unfairly denied essential support.

HMRC begins bank account raids in tax crackdown

Exclusive: HMRC launches aggressive new powers to directly raid bank accounts of suspected tax dodgers, with thousands already receiving warning letters as cost of living crisis deepens.

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