MP Navendu Mishra Addresses 3,500 Constituent Cases in Stockport
Navendu Mishra MP details handling 3,500 enquiries in early 2024, with successes in housing, debt collection, and worker rights, urging residents to contact his office for support.
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DWP Pension Age Change Costs Workers Up to £4,000
A DWP rule change increasing state pension age will force millions of workers to pay extra National Insurance contributions, costing some over £4,000.
Universal Credit claimants to get up to £468 extra annually
The Government has announced significant increases to Universal Credit payments, with joint claimants aged 25+ receiving nearly £40 more monthly, totaling £468 yearly. Single claimants get £25 extra, and the two-child benefit cap removal aids larger famil
DWP May End One-Size-Fits-All Pension Age
The Department for Work and Pensions is under pressure to allow early state pension access, with Labour minister Torsten Bell acknowledging inequality challenges.
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Triple Lock Warning for 12 Million UK Pensioners
Investment expert Antonia Medlicott warns that rising inflation and geopolitical tensions could make the state pension Triple Lock unsustainable, affecting millions.
Former Councillor Admits Grooming Girls Aged 12 and 13
A former Dudley councillor who served on children's committees has pleaded guilty to grooming offences against two young girls, aged 12 and 13, and is awaiting sentencing.
Birmingham Labour Leader on Bins Strike, 20mph Limits and Unemployment
Birmingham Labour leader John Cotton discusses key election issues including the ongoing bins strike, 20mph speed limits, heritage preservation and unemployment crisis ahead of May's all-out council elections.
West Midlands' Most Notorious MPs in History
A look back at four West Midlands MPs remembered for all the wrong reasons, including scandal, racism, and extreme drunkenness that shaped political history.
DWP Rejects MPs' Calls for Tougher Universal Credit Fraud Crackdown
The Department for Work and Pensions has dismissed urgent parliamentary demands for more ambitious fraud reduction goals, defending its current 2.8% target as a remarkable achievement.
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State Pensioners Get £439 Extra Cash from DWP
State pensioners on the basic rate are receiving an additional £439 annually as the Department for Work and Pensions implements a 4.8% Triple Lock increase, raising weekly payments significantly.
State Pension Age Rise Widens Inequalities, Claimants Unhappy
The DWP's state pension age increase from April 6 risks widening income and life expectancy gaps, with most claimants expressing strong dissatisfaction and financial anxiety.
DWP Sets Date for Bank Account Checks on 3 Benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions has detailed its plan to start bank account checks for Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA in 2026 as part of a fraud crackdown.
DWP Sends State Pension Letters to 13 Million Pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions has dispatched letters to all 13 million state pensioners detailing a 4.8% increase under the triple lock guarantee, with new weekly rates and tax implications explained.
Calls for HMRC to Release £2,200 Child Trust Funds at 21
Labour MPs urge HMRC rule change to automatically release unclaimed child trust funds at age 21, with £1.5bn estimated to be sitting in accounts across the UK.
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DWP Paid £850m in Benefits to Dead People
The Department for Work and Pensions mistakenly paid £850 million in benefits to deceased claimants, with 2.6 million errors since 2021. Critics call it a scandal exposing systemic failures.
Expert: £575 State Pension Triple Lock 'Must Go'
Veteran pensions specialist Tom McPhail warns the DWP that the Triple Lock guarantee, which adds £575 annually, is unsustainable and must be abolished to ensure long-term economic stability.
Universal Credit Health Element Cut for New Claimants (06.04.2026)
New claimants for the Universal Credit health element will receive a lower monthly rate of £217.26, while existing claimants and those with severe conditions continue at £429.80. The government says this reform aims to reduce benefit dependency and save £
Labour Rejects Inheritance Tax Deadline Extension for Families
The Labour government has refused calls to extend inheritance tax deadlines for families dealing with new pension asset charges, maintaining existing six-month payment timelines despite criticism.
Mayor Rejects Leather Museum Cost Transparency Motion
A request for full financial disclosure of the Walsall Leather Museum relocation has been rejected by the Mayor, sparking concerns about democratic accountability and taxpayer transparency.
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Spring Cost of Living Payments Open to All Households
The Government launches a new Crisis and Resilience Fund offering emergency financial support to households struggling with essentials, regardless of benefit status, with applications through local councils.
DWP Confirms £24.76 Boost for Millions on Benefits
Millions of households will see a 3.8% increase in DWP benefits this April, with Universal Credit rising by £24.76 for single claimants aged 25 and over.
UK Households Face £215 April Bill Hikes
UK households will see an average increase of £214.10 in bills this April, including council tax, water, TV licence, and mobile/broadband costs, amid rising living expenses.
Labour Pension Bill Passes Lords Reading Amid Criticism
The landmark Pensions Schemes Bill has cleared its third reading in the House of Lords, moving Labour's major pension overhaul closer to law despite Conservative criticism of significant flaws.
Immigration Appeals Plan Faces Legal Opposition
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposal to replace immigration judges with adjudicators in a new Independent Appeals Body faces criticism from legal experts who warn it threatens fair hearings.
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Quadruple Council Tax Hits Second Homes from April
Around 5,000 UK households with second properties face a 300% council tax premium starting this month, with bills potentially exceeding £8,000 annually in some regions.
PM's Easter Message as Iran War Hits UK Economy and Costs Rise
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes community and kindness in his Easter address, acknowledging economic pressures from the Iran conflict that are driving up costs for British households.
Morrisons Daily Garage Gets Alcohol Licence in Wolverhampton
City of Wolverhampton Council's licensing committee approved an alcohol licence for the new Morrisons Daily at Linthouse Lane Service Station, dismissing resident fears about anti-social behavior as 'generalisations'.
Universal Credit Rates Increase from April 6
The Department for Work and Pensions announces new Universal Credit standard allowance rates effective April 6, with increases for all claimant categories including single persons and couples.
How UK Households Can Cut Council Tax by Up to 100%
Ahead of April bill hikes, UK households may qualify for council tax discounts of 25%, 50%, or 100% based on circumstances like living alone or severe mental impairment.
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Parents 1978-2010 May Be Owed £5,000 in Pension Payments
BBC Money Box journalist Dan Whitworth reveals that parents who raised children between 1978 and 2010 might be eligible for substantial state pension back payments due to an HMRC administrative error.
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