Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton has called for an urgent meeting with Unite union to resolve the year-long bin strike, while stressing the need for realism and maintaining fair pay progress.
A shocking video shows British journalist Steve Sweeney ducking as an Israeli missile strikes near him in southern Lebanon. He and his cameraman were hospitalized with shrapnel injuries after the attack near Al-Qasmiya Bridge.
The UK Government has announced a £20 million investment to transform Swansea's Civic Centre into a mixed-use destination featuring an aquarium, saltwater lido, apartments, and commercial spaces.
The Department for Work and Pensions faces warnings that the New State Pension is unsustainable due to an ageing population and rising costs, with experts calling for gradual adjustments.
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advice for Mali, advising against all travel and urging British nationals to depart immediately due to severe terrorism risks.
Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street acknowledges Birmingham's 'crippled' reputation due to council bankruptcy and bins strike, but insists the city's economic fundamentals and investment potential remain strong, calling for new leadership to drive forw
The DWP is distributing last £110 Household Support Fund payments to eligible state pensioners over 66 in March, with Derbyshire Council extending support through its Discretionary Fund.
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing last payments from the Household Support Fund, which ends March 31, 2026. Doncaster Council details eligibility criteria and application process for residents receiving specific benefits.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms a £11 weekly increase for new state pensioners, while older recipients receive only £8.45, creating a £133 annual disparity starting April 2026.
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The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing one-off bonus payments through the Household Support Fund, but two specific groups of benefits claimants are excluded from receiving this emergency assistance in Greenwich.
Birmingham City Council launches a city-wide survey asking residents to share their thoughts on civic pride, belonging, and what it means to be a modern Brummie today.
The Department for Work and Pensions is implementing measures to streamline Attendance Allowance processing, targeting 90% of new claims within 30 days. Over 1.7 million pensioners currently receive this benefit.
WASPI campaigners are preparing a formal legal challenge against the Labour government's decision to deny £2,950 compensation to 3.6 million women affected by state pension age changes.
British passport fees increase significantly from April 8, with adult online applications exceeding £100 for the first time. The Home Office cites cost recovery, but concessionary passports remain free for eligible elderly nationals.
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Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says Birmingham's global reputation has been severely damaged by the council's financial woes and ongoing bins strike, despite strong investment potential.
Solihull Council planning committee has approved advertising boards on three village roundabouts in Balsall Common, overriding objections about potential driver distraction and visual clutter.
Cornwall Council has voted to accept a government proposal to explore becoming a Single Foundation Strategic Authority, firmly rejecting any merger with Devon and advancing its distinct devolution ambitions.
The End Fuel Poverty Coalition warns 13 million households could spend over 10% of income on energy without intervention, calling for a fair-funded emergency framework.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms state pension age will increase to 68, with the first phase raising it to 67 starting April 2026 for those born after April 1960.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves maintains frozen tax thresholds as state pension rises under triple lock, pulling thousands of retirees into income tax liability from April 2026.
New figures reveal over 100 people daily are awarded PIP for anxiety and depression, prompting political pressure for a welfare system overhaul.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a targeted £53 million support package for low-income households using heating oil, alongside a £117 reduction in energy bills from April, amid the Middle East conflict's impact on prices.
Households in Birmingham postcodes B11, B12, B25, B26, and B27 face postal delays due to resourcing problems at the Redfern Park Delivery Office, with Royal Mail apologizing for the disruption.
Birmingham City Council has secured £86 million in government funding to extend its cost-of-living programme, while officials warn that the conflict in Iran could drive up fuel and food costs for local residents.
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The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing discretionary funds through local councils via the Household Support Fund. Claimants must meet strict criteria including age, savings limits, and specific benefit receipt.
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing last payments under the Household Support Fund to Attendance Allowance, state pension, and Pension Credit claimants in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster, with strict eligibility criteria.
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing the last Household Support Fund payments of £200 to eligible Universal Credit, ESA, and Housing Benefit recipients through local councils before March 31.
The Department for Work and Pensions is issuing the last Employment and Support Allowance payments before rolling it into Universal Credit, affecting over 1.3 million claimants who must apply to avoid losing benefits.
The DWP confirms a £295 annual increase for nearly 4 million Universal Credit households from April, marking an above-inflation boost. Single claimants aged 25+ will see monthly payments rise by £24.76.
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All 13 million UK state pension recipients will see a 4.8% increase from April 6, 2026, thanks to the Triple Lock policy, with new weekly rates detailed.
