Birmingham ranked second most deprived city in England
New government data reveals Birmingham as England's second most deprived local authority, with nearly half its neighbourhoods classified as highly deprived. Discover the full impact.
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Joey Barton guilty over offensive social media posts
Former footballer Joey Barton convicted for grossly offensive posts about Eni Aluko and Jeremy Vine. Read the full court verdict details and implications for online speech.
Free Lucy Letby protestors demand retrial in Birmingham
Protestors gathered in Birmingham to demand a retrial for Lucy Letby, the former nurse convicted of murdering seven babies. The group claims her conviction is a miscarriage of justice.
Joey Barton Awaits Verdict in Social Media Case
Former footballer Joey Barton awaits a jury verdict on 12 charges of sending grossly offensive messages to pundits Eni Aluko, Lucy Ward, and Jeremy Vine. Read the latest from Liverpool Crown Court.
Former DWP advisor's benefits claim nightmare
A former DWP worker from Sheffield describes her 'absolute nightmare' claiming Universal Credit and PIP after ill health. Discover the system's failures and upcoming review.
Former DWP Worker Calls System a 'Nightmare'
A former DWP worker exposes systemic issues within the UK welfare system, citing inconsistent support and staff shortages. Discover the full investigation.
DWP could force 100,000 innocent Brits to repay benefits
Exclusive investigation reveals the Department for Work and Pensions is using controversial 'random sampling' to demand benefit repayments from thousands who've done nothing wrong.
250,000 children in poverty due to benefit cap
Shocking new research reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit as families face impossible choices amid the cost of living crisis.
Birmingham's Stark Divide: Deprivation Crisis Revealed
New analysis reveals Birmingham's troubling inequality landscape, with neighbourhoods among England's most deprived while others thrive. Discover which areas are most affected and what this means for the city's future.
Universal Credit Cut Threatens Millions
Exclusive investigation reveals how changes to Universal Credit could leave struggling families £468 worse off annually as cost of living crisis deepens.
DWP payment delays exposed in shocking new account
Exclusive: A new first-hand account exposes how DWP payment delays are pushing vulnerable claimants to the brink, with one man waiting months for essential support.
Ex-teacher, 77, jailed for historic school sex crimes
A retired teacher from Solihull has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of sexually abusing young boys during the 1970s and 1980s, following a courageous investigation into historical offences.
Alfie Steele's killer denied appeal freedom
Dirk Howell, convicted of murdering nine-year-old Alfie Steele in a brutal bath punishment, has been refused permission to appeal his life sentence in a landmark court decision.
Couple found dead in bedroom after suspected drug overdose
A couple in their 40s discovered deceased in Nottingham home with cocaine and fentanyl in their systems, prompting police investigation into the circumstances surrounding their tragic deaths.
Lucy Letby's disturbing prison behaviour revealed
Exclusive insights into serial killer Lucy Letby's prison life show her fixation on children's television programmes and canteen privileges while serving a whole-life order.
Universal Credit mum's powerful response to trolls
A Birmingham mother on Universal Credit shares her emotional story of battling online trolls while trying to provide for her family during the cost of living crisis.
Birmingham's 10 Most Deprived Areas Revealed in Study
Groundbreaking research exposes Birmingham's deepest inequalities as ten neighbourhoods face extreme deprivation, with Aston and Bordesley Green among the worst affected areas.
DWP accused of 'stealing' £6,850 from single parents
Exclusive investigation reveals how the DWP is demanding thousands back from vulnerable single parents after wrongly classifying them as couples - leaving families in financial ruin.
Half of drivers hide in cars for peace and quiet
New research reveals Britain's surprising car confession - millions of motorists are using their vehicles as personal sanctuaries to escape daily stress and find moments of tranquillity.
Aiden Fucci's mother sentenced for evidence tampering
Crystal Smith, mother of teenage killer Aiden Fucci, receives jail time for tampering with evidence in the brutal stabbing case that shocked America.
TikTok Murder: Tristyn Bailey Case Goes Viral
The disturbing story of how a Florida teenager's murder went viral on TikTok is now being explored in a new ITV documentary, examining the dark intersection of social media and true crime.
Walsall thug banned for brutal puppy beating
A violent offender from Walsall has been handed a 10-year ban from keeping animals after subjecting a young puppy to a horrific beating, in a case that has shocked the RSPCA and local community.
DWP Benefit Shake-Up: Payment Changes Loom
Significant changes to DWP benefits could see payments stopped or reduced for thousands claiming Universal Credit and PIP unless they take immediate action.
Government takes control of crisis-hit HMP Birmingham
The Ministry of Justice has seized control of HMP Birmingham after inspectors found shocking conditions including violence, drugs, and squalor at the troubled Winson Green prison.
Half of UK households forced to make spending cuts
Shocking new research reveals how the ongoing cost of living squeeze is pushing millions of British families to their financial limits, with many making severe cutbacks just to manage essential expenses.
Six benefits see major payment increases from April
Millions of Brits receiving key benefits including Universal Credit and State Pension will see significant payment increases from April 2024. Discover which six payments are rising and how much extra you could receive.
DWP urged to abolish 'cruel' benefit cap amid cost crisis
The Department for Work and Pensions is being urged to abolish the 'unfair' benefit cap that's pushing vulnerable families into financial crisis across the UK.
MPs Warning: Your Phone Could Be Tracking You
Shocking new report reveals how smartphones collect and share sensitive location data with third parties without proper consent, prompting calls for immediate government action.
ESA claimants warned: Payments could stop
Critical DWP letters are hitting doormats across the UK, warning Employment and Support Allowance claimants their payments could STOP unless they take immediate action. Here's what you need to know.
Birmingham: England's Most Deprived Major City
New official data exposes Birmingham as England's most deprived major city, with over half a million residents struggling in poverty-stricken neighbourhoods.
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