HMRC Advises UK Households to Call Between 8am and 9am for High Income Child Benefit Queries Thursday, November 20, 2025 hmrc childbenefit tax hicbc paye selfassessment ukgovernment incometax taxhelp taxcode HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded UK households to follow an 8am to 9am calling rule when reaching out to their helpline. This guidance comes in response to enquiries related to the High Income Child Benefit Charge … Read More
‘It felt like I was slipping away’ – DJ Dad Shares His Stroke Survival Story and Christmas Struggles Thursday, November 20, 2025 stroke stroke-survivor christmas recovery awareness mental-health disability inclusion health family Every year, approximately 100,000 people in the UK suffer a stroke, leaving a cumulative total of around 1.4 million stroke survivors nationwide. While Christmas is often considered a time of joy, family, and celebration, … Read More
Solihull Councillors Urged to Maintain Conduct Amid Decline in Complaints Thursday, November 20, 2025 solihull councillors conduct complaints parish borough council governance behaviour standards Solihull’s parish and borough councillors have been reminded to uphold proper conduct during council meetings following public complaints, although no formal hearings or disciplinary actions have been necessary in the latest … Read More
Police Officer Describes Horror After Tasing Suspected Knifeman Who Fell to His Death in Handsworth HMO Thursday, November 20, 2025 taser police inquest handsworth westmidlands incident knifeman fall trauma investigation A West Midlands police officer has shared the devastating experience of Tasing a suspected knifeman who tragically fell from a third-floor window and later died in hospital. Pc Ryan Trowsdale testified at the inquest into the … Read More
Shop Granted Alcohol Licence Despite Neighbour Concerns of Incompatibility Thursday, November 20, 2025 licensing alcohol wolverhampton neighbours community publichealth police convenience regulations controversy City of Wolverhampton Council’s licensing committee has approved an alcohol licence for the new Mesha Essentials Convenience Store on Rooker Avenue, despite objections from local residents who deemed the shop … Read More
Warwick University Responds After Arthur Vick 1 Residence Block Fire Thursday, November 20, 2025 warwick fire accommodation university evacuation emergency safety coventry students wellbeing On the evening of Wednesday, November 19, a fire broke out in the Arthur Vick 1 halls of residence at the University of Warwick, leading to a significant emergency response and the evacuation of students from the building. … Read More