‘I’ve Had Cancer for 10 Years but DWP PIP Dismissed My Struggles – I Feel Invalidated’ Saturday, November 22, 2025 cancer pip dwp disability benefits assessments immunotherapy fatigue invalidated health A cancer patient, who has battled the disease for a decade, has expressed deep disappointment after their claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was dismissed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Despite … Read More
Universal Credit Rule Change Cuts £188 a Month for New Disabled Claimants Saturday, November 22, 2025 universalcredit disability welfare benefits government cuts claimants pip inequality citizensadvice From the new year, changes to Universal Credit (UC) will leave certain disabled claimants facing significant financial losses — up to £188 less per month. The government plans to reduce the health top-up payment, which … Read More
Teaching Assistant from Castle Bromwich Wins Third Lottery Prize Saturday, November 22, 2025 lottery winner postcode casltebromwich people’spostcodelottery prize community jackpot chantelleriley grandchild Chantelle Riley, a 47-year-old teaching assistant and mother of four from Castle Bromwich, has struck lucky for the third time with the People’s Postcode Lottery. Chantelle and 17 of her neighbours in the B36 area each … Read More
Posh Sutton Coldfield Sees Rising Unemployment Amid West Midlands Job Market Improvements Saturday, November 22, 2025 suttoncoldfield unemployment westmidlands jobmarket economy perrybarr employment jobcentres youthemployment investment Unemployment trends across the West Midlands show a promising decline in many areas during the second half of this year, reflecting a broader national decrease. However, Sutton Coldfield, known for its affluent reputation, … Read More
Nationwide Offers £175 Bonus to New Customers Before Christmas Saturday, November 22, 2025 nationwide banking bonus christmas switching finance savings currentaccount flexdirect creditcheck Nationwide is offering a generous £175 bonus to new customers who switch their bank accounts before Christmas. This special payment is part of an incentive aimed at encouraging customers to join Nationwide from rival banks. … Read More
Midlands Council Urged to Back Anti-Racism Campaign as Hate Crime Reports Rise Saturday, November 22, 2025 hatecrime westmercia worcester hopenothate racism community antisemitism discrimination inclusion extremism Concerns over a recent rise in hate crimes have prompted calls for a Midlands council to endorse a prominent anti-fascist campaign. Labour councillor Ed Kimberley is advocating for Worcester City Council to reaffirm its … Read More