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.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms adjustments to Universal Credit payment dates in May due to bank holidays, affecting when money lands in accounts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly stated Labour will maintain the state pension triple lock until the end of Parliament, despite ongoing government spending cuts and welfare reduction pressures.
Hundreds of thousands more pensioners face income tax bills due to frozen tax thresholds extended by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, with critics labeling it unfair as modest savings trigger taxation.
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The Department for Work and Pensions will receive new authority to temporarily disqualify benefit claimants from driving as part of a major fraud crackdown targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit recipients.
The Department for Work and Pensions and Motability Operations are implementing significant changes to the Motability Scheme from July 1, 2026, affecting drivers across the UK except Scotland.
The Department for Work and Pensions has raised the basic state pension rate, providing an extra £30 per month for men born before 1951 and women born before 1953, due to the Triple Lock mechanism.
The Department for Work and Pensions will issue state pension payments early in May due to bank holidays, affecting households with scheduled dates on May 4 and 25.
A comprehensive guide to the expected declaration times for the 2026 local elections across Birmingham and the West Midlands, including key battlegrounds and political stakes.
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Millions of UK pensioners are seeing increased state pension payments for 2026/27, with those born after 1950 receiving an extra £48 per month. The triple lock policy continues to widen the gap between the new and basic pension rates.
The Department for Work and Pensions has implemented new rules effective February 23 for claimants of Attendance Allowance, PIP, DLA, or Carer's Allowance who permanently relocate from England or Wales to Scotland.
The Government launches the Crisis and Resilience Fund, offering £200 payments to households struggling with daily essentials like food and energy, with applications through local councils.
The Labour government announces a High Value Council Tax Surcharge, affecting 165,000 homes worth over £2 million from April 2028, with charges ranging from £2,500 to £7,500 annually.
Dudley Liberal Democrats propose a voluntary Citizens Investment Fund and community skips to empower residents ahead of May local elections.
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The Department for Work and Pensions confirms five specific groups will not receive the Winter Fuel Allowance in 2026/27, despite the return of £200-£300 payments for most retirees this winter.
Black Country Party leader Cllr Pete Lowe calls for an end to austerity and urges Dudley Council to think creatively about funding and service provision ahead of local elections.
New data reveals UK households lose access to benefits like Universal Credit and Jobseeker's Allowance once they hit State Pension age, with rates now up to £241.30 weekly.
The Department for Work and Pensions will issue letters to eligible state pensioners in England and Wales this autumn, detailing winter fuel payments of £200 or £300 to help cover heating costs during the 2026/27 winter season.
Money Saving Expert warns those near state pension age to verify Child Benefit credits for National Insurance, as HMRC's tool launch is delayed until 2027, risking gaps in records.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the state pension triple lock will remain in place, ensuring annual increases linked to inflation, wage growth, or 2.5% to maintain pensioners' living standards.
An MP reports on new funding and projects in Rossendale, including a £20m Pride in Place fund and a Best Start Family Hub in Bacup, while criticizing the County Council for poor road maintenance and lack of support for a disabled resident.
A UK mother has been separated from her toddler after a Home Office admin error red-flagged her settled status, preventing her boarding a connecting flight from Germany to Edinburgh.
Sara Britcliffe MP details community engagements, Victoria Hospital redevelopment plans, and significant investments in Hyndburn and Haslingden ahead of local elections.
State pensioners born before June 1960 could receive £100-£300 for heating bills in winter 2026-2027. HMRC will reclaim payments from those earning over £35,000.
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HMRC confirms Child Benefit payments will arrive early in May due to bank holidays. Claimants to receive £180 monthly, with new rates effective from April 6.
Dudley Council leader Patrick Harley issues a stark warning to highly paid officers: deliver results or face dismissal, citing an officer's 'It's easy' comment as grounds for departure.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Labour will not alter the DWP's state pension triple lock despite pressure to cut welfare spending for defence funding, as all major parties commit to maintaining the policy.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has publicly supported reducing the welfare budget to allocate more funds to defense, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns of difficult financial choices ahead.
Birmingham City Council has removed dozens of national flags from lampposts on West Boulevard in Quinton, citing unauthorized attachments to public infrastructure as prohibited.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is accused of withholding Armed Forces budget increases due to gender equality concerns, while Health Secretary Wes Streeting supports welfare cuts for defense funding.
