Lisa Smart MP marks International Women's Day by joining the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme, highlighting the 341 women veterans in her constituency and 16,300 serving women in the UK Regular Armed Forces.
Mixed-age couples face benefit denial as DWP rules force them onto Universal Credit until both partners reach state pension age, impacting financial support.
The Labour government has responded to a petition with 110,000 signatures warning about the impact of turning off Freeview in areas with poor broadband connectivity.
The Labour Party has released its Spring Statement, detailing tax implications for state pensioners. Most retirees will see no increase, with changes targeting higher-income households.
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The Birmingham bin strike has now lasted an entire year, with roots stretching back decades. Council leader John Cotton cites past political failures and financial crises as key factors, while negotiations remain stalled.
State pensioners must follow strict DWP holiday rules or risk losing Pension Credit payments worth up to £18,000. The four-week limit applies to trips abroad with specific exceptions for bereavement.
Dudley Council's latest performance report shows nearly half of its targets were missed, with staff sickness rates worsening and debt collection exceeding goals. The scrutiny committee will review the data.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed state pension payments will increase by 4.8% in April, providing up to £575 extra annually for pensioners through the triple lock commitment.
Green Party councillor Jonathan Chilvers tables a motion of no confidence against Reform UK's George Finch, citing attacks on officers and breaches of democratic norms. The vote's outcome hinges on Conservative councillors' support.
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Controversial activist Akhmed Yakoob was interviewed by West Midlands Police following a demonstration where an Israeli flag was set alight and anti-Israel chants were heard. He claims no charges were filed and defends the actions as not criminal.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the £150 Warm Home Discount for 2026, extending support to millions more households, including all Universal Credit claimants, to help with winter energy bills.
The BBC warns its current funding model is unsustainable as 94% of adults use services monthly but only 80% pay the £180 licence fee, with reforms potentially affecting more households.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses concerns over rising oil prices and market turmoil from the Middle East conflict, promising to protect UK households from financial fallout.
John Profumo, the British politician whose 1963 affair with Christine Keeler sparked a major Cold War scandal, passed away in 2006 at age 91, marking a somber historical note.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism as frozen tax thresholds will push over 600,000 pensioners into income tax by 2027, targeting those with modest private pensions.
The Department for Work and Pensions has initiated its Third State Pension Age Review, with the Labour government considering adjustments based on new life expectancy evidence and independent reports.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under fire as frozen tax bands will force 600,000 more pensioners to pay income tax this year, with critics calling it an unfair 'stealth tax' on retirees.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms the Household Support Fund will conclude on March 31, with a new Crisis Resilience Fund launching afterward for eligible households in England.
The UK Government has announced a £117 reduction in annual energy bills for typical households starting April, though Middle East tensions could threaten future savings.
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The UK Government has extended the Household Support Fund, offering vouchers for supermarkets and energy bills to households not on DWP benefits but facing financial hardship.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed new state pension rates for 2026/27, with the triple lock policy ensuring a £575 yearly increase for the full pension and £440 for the basic version from April.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces scrapping of two-child benefit cap, delivering significant monthly increases for larger families as part of Labour's child poverty strategy.
HMRC is reminding UK parents earning less than £80,000 annually to claim Child Benefit, which provides weekly payments and builds National Insurance credits for State Pension eligibility.
Gloucester city centre's Christmas decorations are still hanging in early March, with council officials citing storage problems as the cause. The lights are expected to be removed next week.
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Warwickshire councillors plan to question academy trust bosses following staff strikes over proposed redundancies. The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, which runs 20 Midlands schools, faces scrutiny over financial management.
Dudley Council has approved a motion to provide financial and planning support for struggling pubs, including lobbying the government for tax cuts and enhanced protections.
Labour's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap will see Universal Credit claimants with four children receive an extra £608 per month, providing significant cost-of-living relief.
Birmingham City Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, affecting residents differently based on location and property band. Council leader John Cotton defended the decision while opposition councillors criticized the administration
A new political group, Walsall Community Independents, has been formed by former Labour leader Aftab Nawaz to distinguish progressive independent candidates ahead of the May local elections, where all 60 council seats are contested.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pensioners with no other income will not pay tax, despite OBR projections of 600,000 being drawn into the tax system this year.
