DWP XB on Bank Statements: 2025 Christmas Bonus
Spot 'DWP XB' on your December bank statement? It's the tax-free £10 Christmas Bonus. Find out if you're eligible and what you need to know about the payment.
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HMRC stops Child Benefit over flight data error
A woman who booked a flight but never flew had her Child Benefit stopped. HMRC faces a data protection probe over 23,500 similar cases. Discover the fallout.
Birmingham bin workers rally in fly-tipping hotspot
Striking Birmingham bin workers hold rally in Alum Rock fly-tipping hotspot with overwhelming community support. Strike costs council £14 million. Read the latest.
DWP to contact benefits claimants' families in crackdown
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
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£500 Cost of Living Payments for UK Households
Struggling UK households could receive a £500 payment from the Household Support Fund. Check if you're eligible and apply before the 31 March 2026 deadline.
All UK State Pensioners to Pay Income Tax by 2027
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that every state pensioner will become a taxpayer by 2027 unless the government grants an exemption. Discover the full impact of frozen tax thresholds.
Police recruitment decision ruled unlawful in court
High Court judge declares Staffordshire Police Commissioner's decision to hire temporary chief constable unlawful following legal challenge. Read the full ruling details.
Solihull councillor conduct reminder as complaints drop
Solihull councillors receive a conduct reminder after public complaints, though grievances have fallen for the third consecutive year. Read the latest report details.
DWP £25 Cold Weather Payments Triggered This Month
As the Met Office issues cold weather alerts, discover if you're eligible for the DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment to help with rising energy bills. Check your status now.
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Check for DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment
As temperatures plummet, eligible UK households could receive a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Check your bank account and see if you qualify for this vital support.
Triple Lock could be replaced, says think tank
A think tank proposes replacing the state pension Triple Lock to save billions and redirect funds to youth services. Could this reshape the UK's intergenerational contract?
Andrew's demand to Sarah Ferguson before move
Prince Andrew has reportedly made a shocking demand of his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson as they prepare to leave their home of 20 years. Discover the details of their strained relationship.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with new walkout
Birmingham's bin strike crisis deepens as agency workers vote to join picket lines from December 1, raising fears of extended disruption through Christmas and beyond.
Benefits fraudsters jailed in £86k DWP crackdown
Two women convicted of stealing £86,504 in benefits fraud. Discover how the DWP's new zero-tolerance approach is naming and shaming scammers.
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Chelmsford Christmas Lights & MP's Busy Week
Chelmsford's Christmas lights switch-on brought festive cheer as local MP Marie Goldman reflects on a busy week covering healthcare, SEND support, and community safety.
HMRC halts child benefit for thousands in data error
Thousands of UK parents had child benefit payments wrongly stopped after HMRC used faulty Home Office travel data. Read the full story on the costly error and its impact.
PM pledges to claw back asylum hotel excess profits
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to recover millions in 'excess profits' made by asylum hotel contractors, following a BirminghamLive investigation into a Sutton Coldfield hotel. Read the full story.
HMRC told to act on flawed Child Benefit suspensions
MP demands immediate government action as 23,500 families wrongly lose Child Benefit due to flawed travel data. Read the full investigation into this benefits system failure.
All UK state pensioners to pay income tax
For the first time in history, all full state pensioners will pay income tax as the pension overtakes the frozen personal allowance. Discover the impact of this historic change.
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HMRC Child Benefit flaw stops payments for families
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
DWP saves £4.4m with AI fraud detection
The DWP has saved £4.4 million using machine learning to tackle benefit fraud, but the NAO warns outdated IT systems are a major limitation. Discover the full report.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus: Eligibility and Payment Date
The DWP is paying a £10 Christmas Bonus to eligible benefits claimants in December 2025. Find out if you qualify and how to claim this tax-free payment.
Petition: Scrap Basic State Pension for New Rate
A parliamentary petition urges the DWP to abolish the Basic State Pension and pay the higher New State Pension rate to all pensioners, bridging a £53.80 weekly gap.
Bristol Council Hides Bottle Yard Studios' Finances
Bristol City Council denies FOI request on Bottle Yard Studios' profitability, citing excessive officer time. Discover why financial transparency remains elusive for this key cultural asset.
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DWP: Five benefits not eligible for Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payments for millions, but warns those on five key benefits are not eligible. Check the new rules now.
DWP: 24 million warned innocent mistakes are fraud
The DWP warns 24 million benefit claimants that failing to report life changes is considered fraud. Learn what changes you must declare to avoid penalties.
TV Licence fee rising to £181 amid BBC crisis
UK households face a £7 TV Licence fee increase to £181 this April. This comes as the BBC faces a major scandal and a legal threat from Donald Trump. Discover the full story.
Five groups excluded from Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP has confirmed five groups who will not receive the £200-£300 Winter Fuel Payment. Find out if you are affected and what support may be available.
Birmingham Council's 'Green' Union Rating Sparks Row
Birmingham City Council rates its industrial relations as 'green' despite ongoing bins strike. Opposition leader brands the assessment 'delusional' in heated council clash.
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10 DWP benefits set for April 2026 increase
Universal Credit, PIP and other key DWP benefits are set for a significant rise in April 2026 following the latest inflation figures. Find out how much more you could receive.
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