Budget 2025: PIP and Universal Credit Changes Confirmed
Chancellor's autumn budget confirms significant welfare reforms affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Discover how PIP assessments and Universal Credit payments are set to change.
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Cubbington Care Worker Wins National Care Award
Dedicated support worker Amy Melia from Cubbington Mill Care Home has been honoured with a national care award, celebrating her exceptional dedication to residents and innovative approach to dementia care.
Care Home Heroes Embark on Charity Walk for Hospice
Dedicated staff from Oak Springs Care Home are stepping out to raise vital funds for Willowbrook Hospice through a sponsored coastal walk, demonstrating incredible community spirit.
Mum caught with nine cats despite lifetime ban
A Birmingham mother has been convicted after secretly keeping nine cats in her home, blatantly violating a lifetime ban on owning animals following previous convictions for cruelty.
Widnes Hospitals Win Prestigious National Healthcare Award
Hospitals in Widnes are celebrating after receiving national recognition for their exceptional patient care and staff development in the prestigious Health Service Journal Awards.
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.
DWP axes two benefits in Universal Credit shake-up
The Department for Work and Pensions is scrapping Income-related Employment and Support Allowance and Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, affecting thousands across Britain in significant cost of living changes.
Charity provides 400+ toiletry packs for Nottinghamshire youth
A remarkable community initiative in Nottinghamshire has provided over 400 vital toiletry packs to children and young people facing hardship, ensuring access to basic hygiene essentials.
Violence against shop workers surges by one-third
Shocking new data reveals a dramatic surge in physical assaults and verbal abuse targeting retail staff across Britain, with Co-op reporting over 1,000 incidents daily.
Leicester Charity Provides 400+ Toiletry Packs for Youth
Action for Children distributes vital hygiene packages to young people facing hardship across Leicester, addressing hygiene poverty with community support.
Midlands school lockdown after armed police incident
A secondary school in the Midlands was placed on immediate lockdown as armed police responded to serious concerns about a individual in the community, prompting emergency safety measures.
Bonfire Night Wildlife Protection: 3 Essential Tips
As fireworks light up November skies, discover how traditional Bonfire Night celebrations impact local wildlife and learn three simple changes to protect animals while enjoying the spectacle.
Nursing duo retire after 75 years of NHS service
Two dedicated nurses with a combined 75 years of NHS service retire from North Manchester General Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and clinical excellence.
Fireworks Terrorise UK Animals - RSPCA Warning
The RSPCA reveals the hidden trauma fireworks cause animals across Britain. Discover practical tips to protect your pets and support wildlife during celebrations.
Universal Credit 2024: Full List of Payment Changes
Major Universal Credit reforms are coming in 2024, including increased work allowances, childcare support changes, and tougher sanctions. Here's everything you need to know.
Train staff hero fights knife attacker at Birmingham station
A courageous member of train staff fought off a knife attacker at Birmingham New Street station, preventing potential tragedy in a shocking daylight confrontation.
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.
West Midlands seeks new animal licensing powers
West Midlands authorities are pursuing new licensing powers to regulate animal sales and combat illegal puppy trading operations across the region.
Hero staff stop train knife attack in West Midlands
Courageous railway employees disarmed a knifeman during a horrific attack on a West Midlands train, with new details emerging about their heroic actions that prevented greater tragedy.
Aston Villa's Vidagany departs in backroom shake-up
Aston Villa faces significant backroom turmoil as Unai Emery's trusted lieutenant Damian Vidagany exits the club, marking the latest in a series of high-profile departures from Villa Park this summer.
Birmingham A&E Staff Honoured in First Appreciation Week
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust launches first-ever A&E Appreciation Week, celebrating the incredible dedication of emergency department staff across city hospitals.
DWP can cut Universal Credit without notice
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions can now slash Universal Credit payments immediately for thousands of claimants under new 'mandatory reconsideration' rules. Discover how this affects you and your rights.
Nationwide pays £100 bonus to 3,800 staff
Nationwide Building Society announces surprise £100 payment to frontline employees as recognition for their dedication during the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Family's emotional thank you to Stockport ICU team
A grateful Stockport family returns to Stepping Hill Hospital's intensive care unit with a special anniversary gift to thank the team that provided life-saving treatment during their darkest hours.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit cap
Sir Keir Starmer announces Labour will abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, marking a significant shift in welfare policy affecting thousands of families across the UK.
Labour may abolish two-child benefit cap in welfare overhaul
Exclusive: Labour could scrap the controversial two-child benefit limit as Rachel Reeves signals biggest shake-up to welfare system in a decade. Discover what this means for struggling families across the UK.
Housing association funds horse sanctuary in community gesture
Discover how a leading housing association is making a difference beyond bricks and mortar by funding a vital horse sanctuary in South Yorkshire.
Eastern Airways makes majority of staff redundant
Regional airline Eastern Airways has confirmed devastating job cuts affecting the majority of its workforce as part of a significant operational overhaul following route reductions.
Therapy Dog Her Wins National Award for Hospital Work
A dedicated therapy dog named Her and her hospital chaplain owner receive national recognition for their outstanding work comforting patients and staff across NHS hospitals in the Midlands.
Wetherspoons Staff Reveal Secret Customer Code Words
Former and current Wetherspoons employees have disclosed the covert communication system used in UK pubs to alert colleagues about difficult customers and problematic situations.
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