Birmingham snow: Most secondary schools closed
Storm Goretti's snow has forced the closure of the vast majority of Birmingham's secondary schools. See the full list of confirmed closures and remote learning plans.
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Cold Weather Payments doubled to £50 for 6,000 homes
The DWP has issued doubled £50 Cold Weather Payments to 6,000 households across 18 postcodes. Check the full list to see if your area is eligible for the increased support this winter.
School's Wildlife Workshop Boosts Wellbeing in Sittingbourne
Children from ALP Sittingbourne discovered local wildlife in a hands-on workshop with Kent Wildlife Trust, part of Barratt David Wilson Homes' sustainability drive. A new bird song panel was also unveiled.
Cold Weather Payments Triggered for 728 UK Postcodes
The DWP is issuing £25 Cold Weather Payments to 728 postcodes. Find out if your area is eligible for support with winter energy bills. Check the full list now.
Cold Weather Payments Triggered for 21 English Counties
Over 700,000 UK households are set to receive a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Check if your postcode is among the 697 areas affected across 21 counties.
Claim missing £300 Winter Fuel Payment by Jan 28
The DWP urges pensioners missing their Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 to contact the helpline by January 28, 2026. Check eligibility and claim details here.
Nominate Now for Wales' 2026 Inspire! Learning Awards
Nominations are open for Wales' Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2026. Celebrate learners & projects transforming lives. Submit by 17 April 2026.
Teacher Strikes: 20 Schools Hit Over 9 Days in Jan 2026
NEU members at Arthur Terry Learning Partnership confirm nine days of strike action in January 2026, affecting 20 schools. Parents warned of disruption and possible closures.
539 postcodes get DWP Cold Weather Payments
The DWP has triggered Cold Weather Payments for 539 postcodes after freezing temperatures. Some areas will receive £50. Check the full list to see if you're eligible.
Midlands teachers confirm nine-day strike over job cuts
Teachers at 20 schools across the West Midlands will strike for nine days in January amid a redundancy dispute. The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership confirms disruption is expected. Read the full story.
Birmingham misses out on DWP Cold Weather Payments
Revealed: The specific reason Birmingham residents are not receiving the £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment, while other West Midlands areas are. Find out the strict temperature rules.
Erdington Hall Primary Pupils Beat National SATs Average
Erdington Hall Primary School celebrates as 63% of Year 6 pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, surpassing both local and national averages. Discover the school's winning formula.
Pensioner's six-month wait for DWP underpayment answer
A furious retiree waited half a year for the DWP to respond to a state pension underpayment query. Pensions expert Becky O'Connor intervened. Read the full story.
UK workers share tips for post-Christmas return to office
As the UK returns to work after the festive break, many struggle with motivation. Discover practical advice from real people on Reddit for easing back into your routine and tackling that overflowing inbox.
DWP Winter Fuel Payment Increase for State Pensioners
Thousands of state pensioners will see their Winter Fuel Payment rise by £100 to £300 this winter. Find out if your birth year qualifies you for the extra DWP support.
DWP January State Pension Dates Set by NI Number
Your National Insurance number's final two digits determine when your DWP state pension arrives in January. Learn your payment day and key pension facts.
DWP Christmas Bonus: 24 benefit groups warned to check
Recipients of 24 DWP benefits are urged to contact officials if their £10 Christmas Bonus hasn't arrived. Find out if you're eligible and what action to take.
Snow Disruption: Your Rights for Missing Work
Parts of the West Midlands woke to snow. Acas explains your employment rights if severe weather prevents you from travelling to your job. Know your options.
Bedbound woman told by DWP to get a job
A severely disabled woman from Worcester, who is largely bedbound, has had her Universal Credit suspended after the DWP said she was fit for work. Read her distressing story and the department's apology.
State pension age to rise from 66 to 67 starting 2026
The DWP confirms the state pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between April 2026 and 2028. Find out how the phased change affects your retirement plans.
Thousands get DWP benefits early due to New Year bank holiday
Thousands on Universal Credit and other DWP benefits will receive payments on December 31 instead of January 1 due to the New Year's Day bank holiday. Find out which benefits are affected and what support is available.
DWP training targets 2.8 million on long-term sick
The DWP is rolling out free occupational health training for 5,000 line managers to help small businesses support staff and reduce long-term sickness absences. Read the full story.
Major Motability Scheme update for PIP claimants due
A significant update on the Motability Scheme is coming this Thursday, following Autumn Budget tax changes. The new Winter price list will be published on January 1.
M&S cuts stylish trousers to £17.50 in sale
Marks and Spencer's January sale offers 50% off on popular 'flattering' work trousers, now just £17.50. Shoppers praise the fit and style, but items are selling fast. Grab the deal before it's gone!
Cognitive decline costs pensioners £30,000, warns IFS
New IFS research reveals cognitive decline erodes £30k of wealth for over-65s, urging urgent pension reforms and advance financial planning to protect savings.
Major Review of DWP's £83 Carer's Allowance Overpayments
A major review finds 210,000 Carer's Allowance overpayments. The DWP will now reassess 185,000 cases. Discover the details and what it means for unpaid carers.
Lincoln DWP staff to strike for two weeks in office closure row
DWP urged to rethink Lincoln office closure as PCS union announces two-week strike from January 5th. Union says cost-cutting move 'makes little sense' and will lose vital experience.
Pensioners confused by DWP's £10 festive payment
UK state pensioners express confusion over a £10 DWP Christmas bonus, with critics calling the £186m annual cost wasteful. Discover the full story.
Calls to Scrap State Pensioner Christmas Bonus
A leading financial writer calls for the DWP to end the £10 Christmas Bonus for pensioners, calling it an unaffordable 'charade'. Read the full debate.
Pensioners to get £2,964 extra as state pension rises 4.8%
Millions of UK pensioners born after 1951 will receive an extra £2,964 next year as the state pension rises by 4.8%. Find out how the triple lock impacts your payments.
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