Man jailed for rape and sexual assault in Black Country
Anthony Lomas, 59, has been sentenced after being found guilty of two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault. Staffordshire Police praised the survivor's bravery.
Anthony Lomas, 59, has been sentenced after being found guilty of two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault. Staffordshire Police praised the survivor's bravery.
Henry Saklatvala, 38, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, has been sentenced to over 14 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of a girl under 16. Staffordshire Police praised the survivor's bravery.
Adam McLaughlan, 34, has been sentenced to six years for 14 counts of child sexual assault in Staffordshire. Police praise the bravery of survivors who came forward.
The DWP will formally introduce a Bill to lift the two-child benefit cap on Thursday, January 8. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden calls it a £3bn investment in children's futures.
Philip Duffield, 25, from Solihull, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping two women and assaulting a third after spiking her drink. Read the full court report.
Frozen tax thresholds will pull 35,000 more families into the High Income Child Benefit Charge by 2028, costing them £1,355 annually. Discover how to navigate the HMRC rules.
West Midlands Police release an image of a man they need to speak to regarding a sexual assault in Birmingham city centre. The incident occurred on Holloway Circus ramp in October.
A tax threshold freeze will see 35,000 more families paying the High Income Child Benefit Charge by 2029, experts warn. Learn how this HMRC rule could affect your household budget.
HMRC urges UK households where a parent earns under £80,000 to claim Child Benefit, worth up to £3,148 annually. Claim online for cash and vital National Insurance credits.
Queen Camilla speaks for the first time about a sexual assault she faced as a teenager on a train to Paddington, revealing how she fought back. Her powerful story emerged during a BBC Radio 4 discussion on domestic abuse.
Struggling to decide if your child is well enough for school? The NHS provides clear guidance on 17 common illnesses, from chickenpox to COVID-19. Learn the rules to keep everyone safe.
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.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton explains his 'practical' approach to tackling child poverty, defending his relationship with government ministers. Read his full Q&A.
Rubie Marie was forced to marry a man in his 30s at age 15, suffering daily rape. Now 42, she shares her story to raise awareness and help other survivors of honour-based abuse.
Shoppers are racing to snap up the popular Nobody's Child Blue V-Neck Relaxed Cardigan, now reduced to £39 in the Boxing Day sales. The 'lovely' knit has drawn rave reviews for its style and softness.
Over 100,000 UK families will no longer need to file a self-assessment tax return to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge. The new HMRC system collects it via PAYE. Find out if you're affected.
A Nottingham mum-of-three will see her Universal Credit rise to £32,480 a year after Labour scraps the two-child benefit cap. She says the change will make her 'big family dream' a reality.
A Welsh family will see their Universal Credit rise to £2,770 a month after Labour's Budget scrapped the two-child limit. Discover how the change impacts 560,000 families.
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 Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
William Proctor, 75, from Nuneaton, has been sentenced to 24 years for sexually abusing a boy over eight years in the 1990s. Police praise victim's bravery.
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault relating to alleged 2009 offences. He will appear in court on January 20. Read the latest updates.
Two men lured a 16-year-old runaway in Birmingham before a horrific series of rapes across multiple cities. All four perpetrators have been convicted and await sentencing in 2026.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for backdated Child Benefit payments worth up to £2,500. Act before the mid-January deadline to secure this vital financial support.
Thomas Green, 28, has been sentenced to 14 years for child rape. The judge deemed him 'especially dangerous'. Police urge victims to come forward.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.
Mohammed Nadim, 45, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in a friend's BMW. He denied wrongdoing, claiming 'the girl was picked up by bredrin'.
Four men have been found guilty of rape, sexual assault, and exploitation of a 16-year-old girl in Birmingham and Walsall. The victim's bravery praised by police.
Four men have been found guilty of raping and sexually exploiting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in Birmingham, Walsall, and Manchester. The victim's bravery led to a complex police investigation.
HMRC urges UK households earning under £80,000 to check Child Benefit eligibility. You could be missing out on over £1,300 per child. Act now.