Starmer Confirms £150 Energy Bill Cut for All
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has detailed a major cost-of-living package that will reduce average energy bills by £150 for millions, with extra support for low-income families.
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Unclaimed Council Tax Refunds: Millions Owed Money
A recent FOI request reveals councils hold £544m in unclaimed council tax refunds. Millions of households may be owed an average of £178, with some credits reaching thousands.
March Deadline for WASPI Compensation Plan
Over 100 MPs demand the DWP provides a compensation proposal for WASPI women by March 2, following the Ombudsman's report suggesting payments up to £2,950.
DWP WASPI Payout Draft Written But Not Public Yet
The Department for Work and Pensions has a working draft for WASPI compensation payouts worth £2,950 but will not release it publicly until Labour ministers reconsider the decision.
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MPs Grill DWP Over Carer's Allowance Scandal
Senior DWP officials face intense criticism from MPs over a scandal affecting 134,000 unpaid carers, with accusations of vague responses and systemic failures.
Labour's £300 Cost-of-Living Support for 6M Households
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a major cost-of-living package, including £300 payments for six million low-income families and expanded energy bill support.
BBC TV Licence: Free for Some, £180 Hike Ahead
The BBC TV Licence fee is projected to rise to £180 next year, following a recent £5 increase. However, thousands of pensioners aged 75+ receiving Pension Credit can obtain it for free.
HMRC Child Benefit Freeze Update After Data Errors
HM Revenue and Customs has restored payments to thousands of households after a flawed fraud crackdown wrongly froze benefits. Technical errors in data checks caused significant disruption.
Police 'Fail to Stop' Birmingham Bin Depot Blockades
Birmingham City Council demands police intervention as protestors block bin lorries daily, threatening weekly waste collections across the city amid ongoing industrial dispute.
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2027 UK Clock Change Dates Shift for Extra Sunlight
The UK's biannual clock changes will occur on different dates in 2027, providing households with an additional week of lighter evenings before winter. The autumn change moves to Halloween.
Pensioners to Lose £17 Monthly Under New DWP Rules
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms new DWP rules will see pensioners with incomes over £35,000 repay Winter Fuel Payments via monthly £17 deductions from 2026.
Council Tax Relief: How to Reduce Bills to Zero
Certain households across the UK could see their council tax bills reduced or even eliminated entirely through local authority support schemes. Eligibility depends on income, benefits, and household circumstances.
Solihull Rejects Tourism Levy Over Funding Fears
Solihull councillors have voted against a motion supporting a tourist tax, citing concerns that revenue raised locally would not be fairly spent within the borough.
MPs to grill DWP over stalled WASPI pension plan
DWP officials face intense scrutiny from MPs after Ombudsman reveals indefinite pause on WASPI State Pension age scandal action plan. Key hearing set for January 21.
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Prince Harry Testifies in High Court Privacy Trial
The Duke of Sussex is set to give evidence in a landmark nine-week trial against Associated Newspapers. Follow the latest on this major privacy case.
TV Licence detector vans could lead to £1,000 fines
Households across the Midlands are warned as TV Licensing deploys detection vans. With the fee set to rise, evaders face prosecution and fines of up to £1,000. Check if you need a licence.
DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment: Full List of Eligible Benefits
Thousands on six key DWP benefits are receiving a £25 Cold Weather Payment this week. Find out if you're eligible and what to do if the payment hasn't arrived.
DWP Cold Weather Payments: £25 Bonus with Six-Digit Code
The DWP is sending £25 Cold Weather Payments to 802 UK postcodes. Some will receive £50. Find out if you're eligible and how to spot the payment in your account.
King Charles' Invictus Games Dilemma Over Harry and William
Prince Harry reportedly wants King Charles to open the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, potentially forcing a choice between his sons. Could Meghan Markle attend?
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DWP benefit rise delayed for millions in April
Millions on DWP benefits won't see their 2026 inflation-linked increase until May due to standard payment arrears. Find out how much more you'll get.
MP blasts 'witch hunt' as Chief Constable retires
Birmingham MP Ayoub Khan condemns the departure of West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford, who retired after a controversial ban on away fans for an Aston Villa match. Read the full story.
Police Chief Retires After AI Report Blunder
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford retires immediately following controversy over AI use in a match report and a damning inspectorate finding. Read the full story.
Councils told to give cash payments for household emergencies
Low-income households to receive direct cash payments for crises like boiler breakdowns under new £1bn fund. No application needed. Find out if you qualify.
State Pension exempt from DWP bank account checks
The DWP's new powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud will not apply to the State Pension, protecting millions of pensioners. Learn about the crackdown and the controversy.
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Birmingham councillor faces complaints over Maccabi fan ban
Official complaints have been lodged against a Birmingham Labour councillor over his involvement in the controversial decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Read the latest on the investigation.
HMRC Child Benefit error wrongly targets 20,000 parents
HMRC admits a major error in its Child Benefit crackdown, wrongly suspending payments for over 20,000 parents. Critics brand the oversight 'appalling'.
DWP: Benefits payment dates return to normal in February
The DWP confirms all state benefits, including Universal Credit and the State Pension, will be paid on usual days in February with no bank holiday disruptions. Full list of 14 affected payments inside.
Assistant coroner gets formal warning for drink-driving
Nottingham assistant coroner Hannah Mettam receives formal misconduct warning from senior judges after drink-driving conviction. Read the full details of the case and the Judicial Conduct Investigation Office's ruling.
First DWP Cold Weather Payments Land in Bank Accounts
The first DWP Cold Weather Payments of the season are now hitting bank accounts. Over 800 postcodes across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are receiving £25 or £50. Check the full list to see if you're eligible.
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King Charles Moves Andrew from Royal Lodge Before Birthday
King Charles has reportedly offered Prince Andrew a temporary residence to secure his exit from Royal Lodge by his 66th birthday. Get the latest on the royal relocation and the planned move to Sandringham.
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