State Pension Triple Lock Under Threat as Costs Soar
Personal finance experts warn the state pension triple lock, a key benefit for retirees, could be scrapped due to its escalating £15.5bn annual cost by 2030, sparking political debate.
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DWP Early Benefit Payments for May Bank Holidays
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms state pension and benefit payments will be paid early for May bank holidays, following recent April increases.
Dudley councillors call two-year report delay 'unacceptable'
Dudley councillors have expressed frustration over a two-year delay in receiving an external audit report on the failed sale of a former leisure centre, calling it unacceptable.
Petition: Raise Tax-Free Allowance to £18,000 Due to Fiscal Drag
A parliamentary petition calling for HMRC to increase the personal tax allowance from £12,570 to £18,000 has gained 7,000 signatures, urging the Labour government to address fiscal drag issues.
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MP Delayed by Ambassador Security Scandal, Then Visits Constituency
An MP's Friday constituency visits were delayed due to media interviews about a sacked US ambassador's security vetting failure. Afterward, the MP met local charities, a football club, and residents concerned about lorry traffic.
Labour Urged to Introduce April Bank Holiday for England
The Labour government is under pressure to create an extra bank holiday on St George's Day in April, with petitions arguing it would boost the economy and celebrate English cultural identity.
Farage Defends 'Enemy Within' Comment on Civil Servant
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage refuses to apologise for calling top civil servant Olly Robbins 'the enemy within' in 2018, while praising his professionalism amid the Peter Mandelson security vetting row.
DWP Bank Checks for 1.4 Million Pensioners
New DWP powers under the Fraud, Error and Recovery Act 2025 will allow bank account checks for 1.4 million Pension Credit claimants, alongside Universal Credit and ESA recipients.
King Charles Shares Queen Elizabeth's Views on Today's World
King Charles III has revealed that Queen Elizabeth II would have been deeply troubled by current global affairs, while urging unity for peace and justice in a heartfelt tribute on her 100th birthday anniversary.
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DWP to Give Pensioners Three-Month Backpayment in May
The Department for Work and Pensions is set to issue state pensioners backpayments of around £780 in May, equivalent to three months of Pension Credit. This financial boost could provide up to £4,300 annually for eligible retirees.
Council Tax Cut to £0 for Pensioners After Pension Credit Claim
Retirees are saving thousands annually as council tax bills drop from £2,500 to £0 following successful Pension Credit applications, with additional benefits like free TV licenses and discounts.
DWP Raises State Pension Age to 67 Amid Future Uncertainty
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the state pension age will rise from 66 to 67, a change experts anticipated but warn creates long-term challenges for workers and employers.
AI Overhaul Sparks US Data Access Fears in Gloucestershire
A £3.4m AI modernisation plan by Gloucestershire County Council faces scrutiny over potential US government access to residents' personal data under American laws like the Cloud Act.
Birmingham's May Election: Most Unpredictable Yet
With crucial local elections days away, Birmingham faces its most uncertain political future. The bins strike, financial crisis, and five-party battle make forecasting impossible.
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Dispatch Hustings Sells Out, New Street Escalators Get £17m Refurb
Birmingham Dispatch's first election hustings sells nearly all tickets with ITV's Lewis Warner moderating. Meanwhile, New Street Station begins a £17m escalator replacement project affecting 24 units installed just 11 years ago.
Starmer Faces MPs Over Mandelson Vetting Row
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts MPs about the Peter Mandelson ambassador appointment, amid claims he wasn't informed of failed security clearance, sparking calls for resignation.
DWP May Payment Changes for Pensions and Benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed adjustments to payment dates for state pensions, Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit, and other benefits in May due to bank holidays.
Petition: Increase DWP Christmas Bonus to £180 for Pensioners
A parliamentary petition calls for the DWP to uprate the £10 Christmas Bonus for state pensioners to £180, reflecting inflation since its 1972 introduction, with over 5,000 signatures already gathered.
DWP Early £965 Pension Payments in May Due to Bank Holidays
State pensioners may receive their £965 payments early in May because of bank holidays. The DWP is adjusting schedules for May 4 and 25, affecting those with due dates on these days.
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DWP Mortgage Support: £610 Monthly for Benefit Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions' Support for Mortgage Interest scheme provides up to £610 monthly to help cover interest payments for eligible households on five key benefits, with claims rising significantly.
DWP Approves £300 Winter Fuel Bonuses for Pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions has reinstated automatic Winter Fuel Payments, providing £300 to eligible pensioners in England and Wales without requiring any action from recipients.
State Pension Boost: DWP Increases Weekly Payments by £11.05
The Department for Work and Pensions has raised the new state pension by £11.05 weekly, bringing payments to £241.30. This increase benefits those born after specific dates, providing an extra £45 in May.
DWP to Check Bank Accounts of Pensioners on Three Benefits
State pensioners receiving Pension Credit, Universal Credit, or ESA face bank account checks under new DWP powers aimed at reducing welfare fraud and errors.
DWP Withholds £575 from 450,000 Overseas Pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions is denying a £575 state pension increase to 450,000 expats in countries without uprating agreements, potentially costing retirees over £77,000.
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DWP to Pay Pensioners £965 in May 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions will provide a £965 payment to state pensioners aged 66 to 75 in May 2026, with the full new State Pension rate set at £241.30 weekly.
Dudley Lib Dem Leader Defends 'Potholes by Postcode' Deals
Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Ryan Priest faces criticism for securing road repair priorities in exchange for budget support, arguing it's effective local representation ahead of May elections.
Universal Credit Claimants Get £150 Winter Energy Bonus
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that millions of Universal Credit claimants will receive a one-off £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, extending support to three million additional households.
Winter Fuel Payment: £100 Boost for Eligible Pensioners
Millions of state pensioners will receive increased Winter Fuel Payments this year, with some eligible for an extra £100. Payments are now income-linked, targeting those with annual incomes under £35,000.
Martin Lewis Emotional Over Council Tax Debt Rule Changes
Money expert Martin Lewis expressed emotion as the government confirmed changes to aggressive council tax debt collection practices, extending deadlines and capping fees.
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DWP Axes Two Benefits, No More Payments to Be Made
The Department for Work and Pensions has permanently ended Income Support and income-related Jobseeker's Allowance, requiring claimants to switch to Universal Credit. Hundreds of thousands risk losing payments by missing the application deadline.
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