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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 ns&i premiumbonds bereavement finance backlog inheritance customerservice westmidlands scandal delays

Families of Premium Bonds savers are grappling with massive delays after a £470 million error at NS&I has left thousands waiting for their rightful funds. Celia Dowell, an 85-year-old from Marston Green in the West … Read More

Sunday, March 22, 2026 dvsa driving tests learners booking rules backlog passrates rescheduling motoring

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced a series of rule changes set to impact learner drivers and driving tests over the coming months. These adjustments are designed to help reduce the ongoing backlog … Read More

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 dwp pip disability benefits awards assessment eligibility backlog healthcare reform

Starting April 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will extend the length of awards for new claims of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to help reduce the current backlog of assessments. PIP is the primary … Read More

Thursday, January 22, 2026 royalmail deliveries midlands backlog stormgoretti postmen delays recruitment customerservice weather

Residents across the West Midlands, including areas like Northfield, Birmingham, and Halesowen in Dudley, have reported significant delays in receiving their mail, with some not having seen a postman for over 11 days. One … Read More

Sunday, December 28, 2025 sexualabuse justice trial backlog court victims delay prosecution reform westmercia

A man from the West Midlands, who alleges he was sexually abused as a child in the 1980s, has spoken out about his frustration and anguish after his trial was adjourned until 2027. The complainant, who cannot be named for … Read More