Barclays Warns Customers of £215 Losses Due to Ticket Scams Friday, May 15, 2026 barclays scams fraud tickets resale socialmedia ai banking security football sport Barclays has issued an urgent warning to its customers about the growing threat of ticket fraud, which is causing average losses of £215 per victim. The high street lender, with branches across the UK including Birmingham, … Read More
DWP Faces Calls to Tackle Escalating Benefits ‘Racket’ in Blaenau Gwent Friday, May 15, 2026 dwp welfare blaenaugwent benefits disability ukpolitics welfarereform publicspending taxpayers socialpolicy The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under growing pressure to address what many describe as a “welfare racket” spiraling out of control, particularly in Blaenau Gwent—widely recognised as the benefits capital of the … Read More
DWP Announces Winter Fuel Payment Bonuses for State Pensioners Born Before June 1960 Friday, May 15, 2026 winterfuelpayment pensions dwp statepensioners benefits heatingbills scams incomethreshold ukgovernment welfare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that automatic Winter Fuel Payments will be issued to eligible state pensioners later this year. If you were born before 28 June 1960, you may receive a bonus payment … Read More
Spring Bank Holiday 2026: Opening Hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, and Major Shopping Centres Friday, May 15, 2026 bankholiday shopping bullring merryhill thefort westmidlands retail 2026 openinghours may May is a much-anticipated month, especially as it offers an extra long weekend without the need for annual leave. Following the May Day bank holiday, the final bank holiday on Monday, May 25, is approaching, coinciding with … Read More
NEC Lakeside Opens with Free Outdoor Cinema and Family Activities Friday, May 15, 2026 neclakeside birmingham family cinema outdoor summer activities children play event NEC Lakeside in Birmingham has officially opened its doors, offering a fantastic range of free family activities throughout the summer. Visitors can take advantage of a free outdoor cinema experience under the open sky, … Read More
Popular Birmingham Restaurant Receives Lowest Hygiene Rating Friday, May 15, 2026 birmingham restaurant hygiene inspection foodsafety broadstreet indiancuisine johnnydepp cleanliness health The well-known Indian restaurant located on Birmingham’s bustling Broad Street, celebrated for serving celebrities including Johnny Depp during his lavish £50,000 meal, has failed its latest food hygiene inspection. The … Read More