State Pensioners Under 75 to Receive £966 Monthly After DWP Update Saturday, April 18, 2026 pension dwp nationalinsurance statepension triplelock laborparty retirement qualifications benefits contributions State pensioners born before 1951, currently under 75 years old, are set to receive an average of £966 per month following a recent change to the Triple Lock system by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This increase … Read More
DWP Offers 13 Additional Benefits to Personal Independence Payment Recipients Alongside Regular Payments Saturday, April 18, 2026 pip benefits dwp disability mobility support allowance mentalhealth carers financialaid Personal Independence Payment (PIP) supports people with long-term physical or mental health conditions, helping cover extra living costs due to difficulties with everyday tasks or mobility. According to the latest Department … Read More
Renewed Hope for Solihull Special School as Funding Decision Remains Pending Saturday, April 18, 2026 solihull specialschool funding send education dfe shirley council autism disabilities Plans for a new 150-place special school in Solihull may not be dead after all, as recent updates signal a potential revival. The proposal for the school, intended to serve pupils aged 11 to 19 with specialist needs, was … Read More
Discovering The Potting Shed Café: A Charming Garden Centre Retreat Just Off the M5 Saturday, April 18, 2026 garden cafe motorway bromsgrove food nursery family lunch travel restaurant During a recent day out, we wanted a break but weren’t keen on the usual Frankley motorway services. Instead, we exited at junction 4 and headed to Singletons Nurseries in Bromsgrove, a destination I’d heard great things … Read More
Black Country Bakery Bake My Day to Open New Shop in Wednesbury Saturday, April 18, 2026 bakery blackcountry sausagerolls wednesbury bakemyday greggs pastries bread localbusiness familyrun Bake My Day, the beloved family-operated bakery chain from the Black Country, has announced the opening of a new shop in Wednesbury. Known for their signature 24-carat burnt top cob bread and nostalgic baked goods, the bakery … Read More
New High Value Council Tax Surcharge Introduced for Homes Worth Over £2 Million in England Saturday, April 18, 2026 counciltax tax surcharge mansiontax homes property government borrowing finance valuation Starting in April 2028, approximately 165,000 homeowners in England will be subject to a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, often referred to as a “Mansion Tax,” introduced by HMRC under the Labour Party … Read More