Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will make it harder to qualify for the daily living component of PIP Some people could be left without a ‘safety net’ Anyone under state pension age could lose a vital safety net following changes to … Read More
Politics
‘Plague of cockroaches’ warning from Birmingham MP who fears city health emergency
Political figures in Birmingham and the Midlands have reacted with concern and sadness as the bins strike continue to cause chaos Edgbaston MP Preet Gill/a huge pile of bin bags in a Birmingham street(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live) High-profile politicians have … Read More
Full list of rumoured DWP benefit cuts expected in weeks as Keir Starmer tries to save billions
The Government is expected to announce plans to cut cash from Britain’s welfare bill Sir Keir Starmer(Image: Ben Whitley/PA Wire) In an effort to save billions of pounds from Britain’s welfare bill, cuts are expected to hit DWP benefits in … Read More
‘Rat tax’ anger triggers Labour councillor’s defiant ‘no’ vote on Birmingham Budget
Councillor Sam Forsyth was the sole voice of dissent as Birmingham City Council’s majority Labour members met to pass a Budget full of swingeing cuts Cllr Sam Forsyth (Lab, Quinton) spoke openly about her harrowing experience of domestic abuse as … Read More
Labour urged to raise tax-free personal allowance by £1,000
Silver Voices, an advocate group for pensioners, said those with no other income aside from the state pension risked paying income tax from next year due to frozen allowances. Silver Voices, an advocate group for pensioners, said those with no … Read More
UK households warned ‘crucial’ ISA deadline hits in just three weeks
Savers can put up to £20,000 tax-free into an ISA each year, but this could be slashed under Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Budget plans. Savers can put up to £20,000 tax-free into an ISA each year, but this … Read More
Spanish city to hammer UK tourists and other visitors with new tourist tax hike
The tourist tax in Catalonia, which includes Barcelona, is set to surge to as much as £12 per night as the regional government moves to tackle mass tourism The tourist tax in Barcelona could rise to a maximum of £12 … Read More
Major proposals for popular Birmingham beauty spot unveiled
Birmingham City Council want to hear residents’ views on the proposed project ahead of construction possibly starting this summer Blossoming bluebells in Lickey Hills Country Park, Birmingham(Image: Birmingham Live/Nick Wilkinson) Ambitious proposals to transform part of a popular park on … Read More
DWP ‘disallows’ 330,000 people’s benefits after ‘assessment’
Sir Stephen Timms, a Work and Pensions minister, shared data for the 2023/2024 financial year. DWP ‘disallows’ 330,000 people’s benefits after ‘assessment’ The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has rejected 333,000 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims over a year-long … Read More
The Black Country schools that will trial free breakfast clubs revealed
The pilot will see 750 schools across England offer a free breakfast to all pupils, while parents would get at least 30 minutes of free childcare before school starts The Black Country schools that will trial free breakfast clubs revealed … Read More