Pensions Minister Torsten Bell clarifies the DWP's fresh review of historical documents, including a 'rediscovered' 2007 report, before reaffirming the decision to deny compensation to WASPI women.
UK households are rushing to cancel TV licences before a £5.50 increase takes effect in April, with many criticising the BBC funding model and exploring streaming alternatives.
The annual TV licence fee will increase to £180 from April 1st, though over-75s on Pension Credit, students, blind individuals, and care home residents may qualify for free or reduced rates.
UK households can legally reduce their BBC TV Licence bill to £0 before the April price hike to £180 by meeting specific criteria and understanding the rules.
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Worcestershire County Council is distributing £300 payments to eligible residents on specific DWP benefits as part of the Household Support Fund. Applications require evidence submission.
State pensioners in Worcestershire can apply for up to £300 in financial assistance through the DWP Household Support Fund to help with energy and water debts during the ongoing Cost of Living crisis.
The Department for Work and Pensions is providing £300 payments to eligible residents in Worcestershire through the Household Support Fund, targeting those on specific benefits with low income.
Dudley councillors will debate a report detailing plans to regenerate retail centres, with government funding of £20m for neighbourhood schemes to boost local economies.
Over 100,000 British state pensioners living in Canada will not receive the Triple Lock increase this year due to the lack of a reciprocal pension agreement between the UK and Canada.
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Over 1.5 million winter heating payments have been distributed in Scotland, replacing the DWP's Winter Fuel Payment with a higher rate for pensioners and vulnerable households.
Former Health Secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt argues the Lucy Letby case demonstrates why the UK must not restore capital punishment, citing potential judicial errors and ongoing NHS maternity care concerns.
King Charles has proclaimed Monday, June 15, 2026, as a public holiday in Scotland to celebrate the national team's return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years.
Birmingham City Council has applied for a six-month injunction to restrict protest activities supporting bin strikes, with potential two-year prison sentences for breaches.
The Department for Work and Pensions faces parliamentary questioning over proposed legal changes to expand claimant data sharing with local councils across England.
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The Department for Work and Pensions faces severe criticism for failing to fix Carer's Allowance flaws despite a six-year-old promise, with MPs accusing officials of a damaging culture.
West Midlands Police call for licence review at The Garden Bar after discovering unreported late-night brawl via CCTV footage during unrelated investigation.
West Midlands Police leaders claim the force is being 'ripped off' by an outdated funding formula, losing £43 million annually while council tax increases are approved.
Birmingham City Council claims it has shed its 'bankrupt' status after closing a £300m budget gap, but opposition councillors warn of continued service cuts, tax hikes, and unresolved strikes.
Family of Birmingham councillor Waseem Zaffar believe stress from Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban controversy contributed to his fatal heart attack at age 44.
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A parliamentary petition demanding compensation for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age changes has forced the government to issue a formal response.
A new petition urges the DWP and Labour government to protect the Triple Lock until 2029, citing its crucial role in preventing pensioner poverty.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expresses public-level anger, revealing plans to strip Peter Mandelson's title and remove him from Privy Council over Epstein lies.
Birmingham Council Leader John Cotton has robustly defended the HS2 project against calls to scrap it, criticising Reform UK as 'not a serious political party' while highlighting the scheme's economic benefits.
A petition on the Labour Party Parliament website urging the government to double state pensioners' tax allowance has gained significant traction, nearing the threshold for parliamentary debate.
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Birmingham City Council has launched an urgent High Court bid to ban disruptive protests outside bin depots, citing severe service disruption affecting thousands of households.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton has refused to provide a timeline for resolving the bin strikes, now in their second year, citing financial constraints and ongoing disputes with Unite the union.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has vacated his Windsor residence, relocating to Norfolk temporarily as police assess new allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Warwick Crown Court hears defendant Ahmad Mulakhil arrived in Britain four months before alleged sex attacks on a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Nuneaton.
Roksana Lecka, jailed for eight years for abusing 21 babies at Twickenham Green Nursery, will be deported to Poland this Thursday amid concerns from parents and MPs.
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Birmingham City Council's digital finance system, originally budgeted at £20m, now faces costs exceeding £145m with ongoing delays and functionality issues.
