DWP two new Pension Credit rates for 1.4 million claimants confirmed

From April, the DWP is increasing the Pension Credit rate, with 1.4 million claimants told of the imminent hike.

DWP £9 weekly plan for some state pensioners from April 2027 confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions will give state pensioners £238 if they’re single and on Pension Credit from next April. The DWP plans to increase the Pension Credit rate by £9.30 a week - taking ...
Birmingham Mail

'Why do we know nothing?' demand as rumours surround 'secret' around Walsall council management

Rumours about Walsall Council’s six-figured salary chief executive remain unanswered as councillors were left in the dark last night. Whispers began last week after council documents were published ...

DWP extra cash for Universal Credit, ESA, Pension Credit claimants under 7-day rule

The Department for Work and Pensions Cold Weather Payment scheme has resumed for Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claimants from November. The scheme ...
Birmingham Mail

Midlands reaching up to 13C mid November as full list of affected areas released

West Midlands could reach up to 13C in mid November according to weather predictions. The 'mini heatwave' is illustrated on weather maps from WXCharts that have turned yellow for November 16. Express ...

DWP extra £247 for some state pensioners on top of their state pension confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed some Pension Credit claimants will get a bumper £9.30 a week in the spring. The DWP is hiking Pension Credit by 3.9 per cent from next April. The DWP ...
Birmingham Mail

DWP bumper £438 for state pensioners on top of their state pension in 2027

The Department for Work and Pensions is planning to give Pension Credit claimants an extra £483 a year in the form of a 3.9 per cent hike. The DWP will increase Pension Credit by 3.9 per cent next ...
Birmingham Mail

Mass job losses planned at Virgin Media O2, as firm looks for 30% cuts

Thousands of Virgin Media O2 employees could be losing their jobs, as part of plans to slash costs by around £800 million a year by 2029. The telecoms giant has said it is battling intense competition ...
Birmingham Mail

DWP state pensioners 'to pay more' warning after big John Healey update

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension claimants look set to PAY MORE under a flagship gas standing charges abolishment from Labour Party Chancellor John Healey. The move to abolish the ...
Birmingham Mail

Man who 'escaped from officers' at Wolverhampton hospital sparks 'do not approach' warning

A force spokesperson said: "We need your help to find a man who is wanted for escaping from officers while at hospital in Wolverhampton on November 2. "Phil Purcell is aged 32 and has links to the ...

John Healey £13 plan for millions of workers from April 2027 confirmed

Chancellor John Healey has confirmed a 3.9% minimum wage increase in the Labour Party Autumn Budget, raising the National Living Wage to £13.21 and the rate for 18–20-year-olds to £11.27. Over the ...