Latest on Birmingham Bins Strike and 20mph Limits Ahead of May Election Monday, April 13, 2026 birmingham binsstrike localelections johncotton roadsafety 20mph blacksabbath crownpub jobscrisis council As Birmingham approaches its upcoming local elections in May, Labour leader John Cotton has addressed several pressing issues affecting the city. With all 101 council seats up for grabs, the spotlight is on key campaign … Read More
New Solihull Padel Courts Apply for Alcohol Licence Monday, April 13, 2026 solihull padel alcohol licence purepadel licensing community safety business regulation Pure Padel Clubs Ltd is applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol at its new padel courts located on Streetsbrook Road, Solihull. The company has submitted a formal application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council … Read More
DWP Awards £9,615 to Older State Pensioners Born Before 1951 Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp pensions statepension triplelock uprating nationalinsurance retirement qualifyingyears rises basicpension The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased payments to older state pensioners by 4.8 percent under the Triple Lock uprating, resulting in an annual payout of up to £9,614.80. This adjustment took effect in … Read More
DWP Boosts Basic State Pension by £34 a Month for Older Pensioners Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp pension statepension increase retirement benefits pensioners nationalinsurance pensioncredit attendanceallowance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant increase in the basic State Pension for pensioners born before specific dates. Men born before April 6, 1951, and women born before April 6, 1953, will … Read More
DWP Cuts Universal Credit Health Element, Reducing Support for Disabled Claimants by £50 a Week Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp universalcredit disability cuts benefits employment lcwra poverty socialcare welfare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced significant cuts to the Universal Credit health element, affecting thousands of disabled claimants. Starting Monday, new Universal Credit claimants assessed as having … Read More
Inside Crown Place - The Luxurious New Landmark Shaping Birmingham's Skyline Monday, April 13, 2026 birmingham crownplace studentaccommodation skyline architecture amenities university lifestyle luxury housing Birmingham’s skyline has a stunning new addition, and we went inside to explore what makes it stand out. Crown Place Birmingham, situated on Lancaster Street, isn’t just the tallest student accommodation building in the … Read More