Where Renters Are 20% Worse Off Despite National Rent Standstill Saturday, April 18, 2026 renters rents affordability rentalmarket london rightmove lettings tenants property supply In the first months of 2026, average asking rents across Britain, excluding London, have stalled—marking the first time since 2017 that rents have not increased between the end of one year and the beginning of the next. … Read More
Warning for State Pensioners Living Solely on DWP Payments Saturday, April 18, 2026 pension statepension dwp pensioners costofliving benefits pensioncredit income financialaid welfare State pensioners dependent solely on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments are facing growing financial challenges as the cost of living continues to soar, partly due to global events like the Iran War. According to … Read More
New Balance to Replace AllSaints at Bullring Birmingham, Exciting Changes Ahead Saturday, April 18, 2026 bullring birmingham newbalance allsaints retail fashion activewear storeopening lululemon shopping The Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham is witnessing a significant retail shift as New Balance prepares to take over the former AllSaints unit. This prime spot, located on the Selfridges side near the main entrance, has … Read More
Midlands Planners Could Lose Authority Over Major Development Decisions Saturday, April 18, 2026 warwick planning appeals development council approval regulation localauthority inspections specialmeasures Warwick District Council is on the brink of losing control over significant planning decisions after a notable number of its refusals were overturned on appeal. According to central government guidelines, if more than 10 … Read More
Dudley Council to Review Disability Grants After MND Patients Face Nearly Year-Long Wait for Support Saturday, April 18, 2026 dudley mnd disability grant healthcare support terminal adaptations council delay Dudley Council has agreed to review the Disabled Facilities Grant process following concerns that vulnerable residents, including those with motor neurone disease (MND), are waiting nearly a year for critical home support. … Read More
UK War Museums Offer £3 Tickets to Benefit Claimants, While Veterans Pay Full Price Saturday, April 18, 2026 veterans benefits war museums discounts dwp pensions military universalcredit hmsbelfast There’s growing outrage as some of the UK’s prominent war museums provide heavily discounted £3 tickets to individuals receiving Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, yet leave veterans paying full price. … Read More