Digbeth nightclub Luna Springs has its licence suspended for 28 days after a double stabbing at a day rave. The venue cannot operate pending a full review, jeopardizing events like a Villa fan park.
The DWP has confirmed new PIP standard review periods will be four or six years, affecting millions of claimants. Changes aim to provide longer awards for stable conditions.
Santander and NatWest are shutting 17 branches this week, affecting thousands of customers. See the full list of closures and reasons behind the move.
State pensioners receiving Pension Credit Guarantee may get full Council Tax reduction. Age UK confirms eligibility depends on income and savings.
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HMRC has admitted a state pension tax error affecting nearly 1.7 million claimants. The mistake involves incorrect pre-population of self-assessment returns, leading to potential overpayment of tax.
The DWP is under fire after a Telegraph column highlighted a rule allowing benefits claims for multiple wives, sparking widespread criticism and calls for reform.
Over 350,000 people have lost benefits after failing to apply for Universal Credit within a three-month deadline amid the ongoing welfare overhaul.
UK taxpayers are owed around £141 million in council tax overpayments. Learn if you are eligible for a refund and how to claim.
HMRC urges parents with teenagers to update Child Benefit claims to avoid payment stoppage when children turn 16 or continue education.
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The DWP introduces new powers to combat benefit fraud, including direct fund seizures from bank accounts and expanded information requests, affecting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit.
DWP and HMRC payments due on Monday, May 25 will be paid early on Friday, May 22 due to the bank holiday. Affected benefits include State Pension, Universal Credit, PIP, and more.
A weapon arrest in Birmingham led to a £1m illicit tobacco factory discovery. Operation Fearless, praised in Parliament, marks one year with over 300 arrests and reduced crime.
Energy suppliers must fix faulty smart meters within 90 days or face fines. Customers can claim £40 compensation for delays.
Every party hoping to run Birmingham City Council pledges to end the 17-month bin strike. Labour, Reform UK, Greens, Conservatives, Lib Dems, and Independents outline their plans.
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HMRC warns taxpayers that refunds may take up to two weeks to appear in bank accounts after being issued. Learn how to track your payment.
Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of 37 branches in June 2026, including four in Birmingham. The full list of affected sites has been revealed.
Nationwide Building Society clarifies that new FlexAccounts may take up to five working days to appear in the app, and provides guidance for customers facing delays.
Halifax has clarified how credit card refunds are processed, addressing a customer query about moving refunds to current accounts.
Lloyds Bank addresses customer frustrations on social media after a client threatened to take their business elsewhere due to withdrawal limits without a card.
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DWP announces state pensioners will receive an unexpected £965 payment in May due to bank holiday changes. Payment dates adjusted for May 25 holiday.
Nationwide announces that energy efficient buy-to-let properties in the North of England command higher prices and rents, with most landlords recouping costs within five years.
A petition calling for NHS England to lower the breast cancer screening age from 50 to 40 and offer annual mammograms has reached 106,212 signatures, triggering a parliamentary debate.
Lamar Anderson, 22, was sentenced to 16 years for shooting a 15-year-old boy in the back. The victim was mistaken for a rival. Anderson's own fatherless childhood repeats as he now faces prison, leaving his young son without a father.
Poundstretcher, with nearly 300 stores nationwide including in the West Midlands, faces administration if a restructuring plan to reduce rents is not approved by creditors.
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Birmingham City Council has released the schedule for its mobile tip trucks from May 8-14. Residents can dispose of household and garden waste for free at various locations across the city.
Walsall Council has been fined £34,082 for underpaying 36 staff, including apprentices and lunchtime supervisors, a total of £21,890.67 in minimum wages.
DWP announces positive rule changes for Universal Credit, PIP, and Carer's Allowance. Benefits increased in April, and a two-child benefit cap restriction is removed from May.
Over 2 million low-income households on DWP benefits may be missing out on council tax support that could reduce bills to £0. Experts urge separate application.
The DWP has issued a statement addressing a petition to scrap new rules for the Motability Scheme, affecting PIP, DLA, and five other benefits, citing fairness and cost savings.
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Labour's new rule allows courts to strip driving licences from repeat fly-tippers who accumulate 12+ points in three years, part of a zero-tolerance Waste Crime Action Plan.
