The Labour government has extended the £150 Warm Home Discount scheme for low-income households on six DWP benefits until 2030, though experts warn discounts alone won't solve the energy crisis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the Warm Home Discount scheme will continue for five years, providing £150 energy bill relief to low-income households.
Sir Keir Starmer faces a critical decision between funding military readiness and cutting the welfare bill, with a £28bn shortfall forcing tough choices.
The Labour government confirms the Warm Home Discount scheme will continue until 2030/2031, providing a £150 winter energy rebate to millions more eligible UK households.
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US President Donald Trump issues a stark warning to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, calling enhanced UK-China economic relations 'dangerous' as Starmer concludes a landmark Beijing visit.
Two independent councillors express horror as Birmingham's bins strike enters second year, damaging the city's reputation nationally and internationally while services remain suspended.
Birmingham City Council suspends all bin collections on Friday due to a major 'megapicket' protest at depots, citing health and safety concerns as the industrial dispute enters its 14th month.
Warwickshire County Council chair Edward Harris resigns after Tamworth Borough Council reveals he owned substandard Houses of Multiple Occupation lacking basic amenities.
Independent councillors voice horror as Birmingham's ongoing bin strike enters second year, damaging the city's reputation and causing international embarrassment.
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Independent councillors warn Birmingham has become an 'international laughing stock' as the bins strike enters its second year, with no resolution in sight and ongoing damage to the city's global reputation.
Thousands of civil service pensioners are receiving interest-free hardship loans of up to £10,000 as 90,000 face unacceptable payment delays in the pension scheme.
WASPI campaigners express outrage after Labour government rejects DWP compensation for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age changes, with chairwoman Angela Madden accusing ministers of treating them with 'utter contempt'.
The Labour government has confirmed no compensation for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age changes, sparking WASPI's legal challenge over what they call a 'disgraceful political choice'.
The Department for Work and Pensions has formally rejected compensation claims from WASPI women, with Secretary Pat McFadden stating a review found no evidence of direct financial loss.
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The Department for Work and Pensions launches a major campaign targeting Universal Credit fraud, focusing on living arrangements, self-employment, and capital reporting.
The Department for Work and Pensions announces plans to streamline the Pension Credit application process, benefiting over 1.4 million state pensioners with simplified online and telephone claims.
The Valuation Office Agency outlines its methodology for revaluing high-value properties ahead of the new mansion tax implementation in April 2028, focusing on transparency.
Official estimates reveal state pension costs will rise by £35.1bn under Labour, equating to £1,093 extra per income taxpayer under 65 by 2029-2030.
HM Treasury has officially responded to a parliamentary petition demanding a doubled tax allowance for state pensioners, citing cost and targeting concerns while reaffirming Triple Lock commitment.
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The DWP has reassured pensioners that those solely on the Basic or New State Pension will not pay tax next year, even as the Personal Allowance remains frozen at £12,570 until 2030.
Birmingham Council's environment cabinet member Majid Mahmood survives Conservative motion of no confidence amid ongoing bins strike and fly-tipping concerns.
Anthony Gordon has applied for a new premises licence for Polsloe and Priory Social Club in Exeter, proposing alcohol sales until 1:30am and entertainment until 2am, with public consultation open until February 2026.
Belvue Business Hub Ltd has applied to extend operating hours at Cinnabar in Hertford, proposing later trading on Fridays, Saturdays, and pre-Bank Holiday days, with a deadline for public representations set for February 11, 2026.
Plymouth City Council has published a planning notice for listed building works at two addresses and the proposed demolition and redevelopment of Plymouth Register Office. The public consultation period runs until February 10, 2026.
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Trei Mates Ltd has applied to Plymouth City Council for a premises licence to sell alcohol at The Kitchen on Union Street, with proposed hours until 9pm daily.
Birmingham City Council apologises as waste collections are delayed again after protesters walk in front of vehicles at Perry Barr and Atlas depots, separate from union action.
R&B singer Chris Brown attended a pre-trial hearing at Southwark Crown Court regarding alleged assault and weapon charges from a 2023 Mayfair nightclub incident.
UK households watching live TV on streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or YouTube must have a TV Licence or risk prosecution and a £1,000 fine, warns TV Licensing.
Community activist Bishop Dr. Desmond Jaddoo MBE urges Birmingham residents to withhold council tax payments as bin strike continues, with costs reaching £14.6m.
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Over 30 Labour MPs have called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to help resolve the Birmingham bin strike, now in its second year, warning of significant reputational damage to the party.
