The Department for Work and Pensions could introduce stricter qualification criteria for the state pension, potentially increasing required National Insurance contribution years as welfare costs rise.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce targeted support for energy bills, excluding middle-income households, as wholesale gas prices surge due to Middle East conflict, potentially raising Ofgem's cap to £2,200.
The DWP is abolishing Income Support and Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance from April 1, 2026, affecting prescription charge exemptions from April 15. Claimants must transition to Universal Credit.
The annual cost of a standard colour TV licence will rise to £180, while black-and-white licences increase to £60.50. Discounts for blind individuals remain, and payment plans are available.
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The Department for Work and Pensions is contacting state pensioners aged 66 and over with updated payment details ahead of an April uplift. New rates will see weekly pensions increase under the triple-lock system.
HM Revenue and Customs has announced that some Child Benefit claimants will receive their £104 payments earlier in April due to Easter bank holidays, with a 3.8% rate increase also coming.
UK parents could claim extra money under lesser-known HMRC rules if their children stay in education. Failure to update details by deadlines risks losing payments.
Dudley Council's hyper-local reorganization plan has been approved by scrutiny committee members, aiming to distribute resources across five townships and restore local heritage identities.
WASPI campaigners have instructed lawyers to threaten judicial review against the government over £2,950 compensation denial, citing legal errors and irrational decisions.
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Birmingham Live faces backlash for repackaging old meningitis story as breaking news. Unite union fined £265k in bin wars, and jacket potatoes gain global fame with Tamworth's Spudman featured in NYT.
UK households will receive surprise £174 Child Benefit payments on April 2, five days early due to the Easter bank holiday. HMRC confirms the schedule change and provides guidance on payment dates and rates.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer convenes an urgent Cobra meeting to address the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, focusing on cost of living, energy security, and supply chain resilience.
The Department for Work and Pensions is closing its Household Support Fund on March 31, with a new Crisis and Resilience Fund set to begin on April 1. Eligible households can still apply for up to £300 in support before the deadline.
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a nationwide call for evidence for the Timms Review, giving PIP claimants until May 28, 2026, to share their experiences and insights.
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The Department for Work and Pensions will cease its £25 Cold Weather Payments for Universal Credit, JSA, and ESA claimants after March 31, 2026, as the winter scheme concludes.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer chairs emergency Cobra meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey to address economic risks from Middle East conflict, focusing on inflation, energy security, and supply chains.
Conservative analysis reveals a £1.8 billion annual increase in PIP claims due to remote assessments, prompting calls for more in-person evaluations to ensure proper checks and reduce welfare costs.
MPs are threatening a new investigation into the Department for Work and Pensions over significant delays in providing redress to unpaid carers affected by overpayment scandals.
HMRC is set to resume a controversial anti-fraud scheme that previously stripped Child Benefit from thousands of UK households, despite a 71% error rate in initial targeting.
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The complete list of UK bank holidays for 2026 has been released, featuring an additional date in Scotland to celebrate the national football team's World Cup qualification.
A former West Midlands Police officer who now works on OnlyFans claims an AI-generated image of her on a police car led to an internal investigation, with the force confirming her resignation last year.
The Government launches a Crisis and Resilience Fund in April, providing cash grants to struggling households. Local councils will distribute payments based on financial need, not benefit status.
Birmingham City Council faces criticism as the reimplementation of its troubled Oracle finance system is delayed until July 2026, with costs projected at £144 million amid ongoing political tensions.
Millions of petrol, diesel, and electric vehicle owners will see significant car tax increases from April 2026, with the highest polluters facing the steepest rises as outlined in the Autumn Budget.
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Cardiff Council's proposed higher parking charges for heavy vehicles would inadvertently apply to around 1,000 council-owned vehicles, drawing criticism from taxpayers' groups.
The Labour government confirms Vehicle Excise Duty hikes from April 2026, with rates rising in line with RPI and pay-per-mile for electric cars launching in 2028.
Walsall Council has unveiled plans to install permanent flagpoles at Brownhills Miner Island, aiming to create a managed patriotic display following months of divisive flag installations.
Walsall Council approves next steps for the £20 million Pride in Place programme in Blakenall, with a resident-led board to decide spending. The council must submit board members by July 2026.
Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch faces allegations of discussing redundancies loudly near staff before Christmas. He narrowly survived a no-confidence vote this week.
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Retirees are advised to monitor bank accounts as Easter bank holidays will shift some state pension payment dates, with most affected payments arriving on April 2.
