PIP tribunal delays leave claimants waiting up to 20 months
A PIP claimant has waited a year for a tribunal, with official advice stating six months. Discover the reality of appeal delays and what evidence you need to prepare.
A PIP claimant has waited a year for a tribunal, with official advice stating six months. Discover the reality of appeal delays and what evidence you need to prepare.
Staffordshire Police are investigating a sexual assault on a woman in her 20s at The Sir Robert Peel pub in Tamworth. They are appealing for witnesses and information.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a man posing as a gardener stole a handbag from a Coventry home on December 13. Can you help identify the suspect?
The DWP has announced a 4.8% rise in Attendance Allowance payments for state pensioners, with new rates effective from April 6. Find out how much you'll get.
The DWP is urging nearly one million eligible pensioner couples over 66 to claim Pension Credit, a benefit worth up to £4,300 annually that also unlocks free TV licences and council tax reductions.
Revealed: Five common errors that can halt or reduce your DWP state pension. Learn how to protect your income and avoid costly underpayments.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for benefits and State Pension over the 2025/2026 festive period due to bank holidays. Find out how to plan your finances.
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
The DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus has been paid. We explain the 'DWP XB' code on statements, eligibility criteria, and how it affects your other benefits.
A major DWP policy shift sees benefits rise for families. A Leicestershire mum explains how the change impacts her life and finances. Read the full story.
A woman suffered serious head and neck injuries in a late-night assault on Merridale Road, Wolverhampton. Police are appealing for witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage. Call 101 with information.
A father-of-three dying of silicosis was told his benefits could be stopped if he missed an in-person DWP appointment while on oxygen in hospital. Read the shocking case.
A man has died after being struck by two vehicles on the A19 in Sunderland. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the tragic incident.
The DWP confirms state pension and benefits like Universal Credit will be paid early due to New Year bank holidays. Find out if you're affected.
DWP claimants risk having payments stopped if hospitalised over Christmas and fail to report it. Learn the crucial steps to protect your claim and avoid sanctions.
West Midlands Police are seeking two individuals after a shop worker was struck with a spanner during a theft in Darlaston, Walsall. Anyone with information is urged to contact officers.
The DWP's Household Support Fund will pause on 19th December, with payments not restarting until 5th January 2026. Leicestershire residents are urged to check eligibility for food and fuel vouchers.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is now landing in bank accounts. Find out if you qualify, the full list of eligible benefits, and what to do if you don't get paid.
Over a million UK pensioners are missing out on a vital DWP benefit worth up to £110.40 per week. Learn about Attendance Allowance eligibility, rates, and how to claim.
The DWP is informing retirees aged 80+ they may claim an extra £422.80 per month via the Over 80 Pension. Eligibility depends on your basic State Pension amount. Find out if you qualify.
An 81-year-old woman has died after a hit-and-run on Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley. Police are hunting the driver of a dark-coloured vehicle and appealing for dashcam footage.
The DWP gains powers to check benefit claimants' bank accounts from 2026. Experts warn checks may extend to Child Benefit, PIP, and others. Learn the full story.
The DWP gains new powers to access bank data in a major anti-fraud drive targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit. Discover how the government plans to protect taxpayers.
Millions in the UK will receive a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus from the DWP this December. Find out if you're eligible and when the payment arrives automatically.
West Midlands Police are investigating a fatal collision on City Road, Bearwood. A man in his 60s died in hospital. Officers urge witnesses or dashcam holders to come forward.
An urgent fundraising appeal launches in Newport to provide gifts and essentials for 300 vulnerable children this Christmas. Donate via the Newport Live GoFundMe page.
Police urgently seek public help to find Demi Leigh, 14, missing from Birmingham since 4:40pm on November 29. Call 999 with information, quoting log 3224-291125.
West Midlands Police appeal for witnesses after a fatal collision on City Road, Bearwood. A man in his 60s died in hospital. Call 101 with information.
Millions in the UK will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus from DWP in December. Find out if you qualify and see the full list of eligible benefits. Check your account now!
Millions of UK state pensioners to receive £10 DWP Christmas Bonus. The tax-free payment, unchanged for 50 years, faces criticism over its eroded value amid cost of living pressures.