Inside a Midland Town Foodbank Where Queues Grow Longer Every Day Tuesday, April 14, 2026 foodbank midlands poverty charity community donations hardship queues volunteers deprivation In a deprived town in the Midlands, the local foodbank is facing an unprecedented increase in demand. The queues outside the community charity are growing longer each day, reflecting the growing financial hardship faced by … Read More
Birmingham Dad Banned from Driving After Being Found Drunk and Incoherent by Police Saturday, March 21, 2026 drivingban alcohol birmingham court sentencing family hardship police licence offence Adam Whitmore, a 36-year-old father from Hindhead Road, Birmingham, has been banned from driving for 28 days after police found him incoherent and over the legal alcohol limit. The incident occurred on Woodfield Road on … Read More
Birmingham's Poorest Areas to Gain Hundreds More Each Month from Universal Credit Reform Sunday, March 1, 2026 birmingham universalcredit childbenefit poverty welfare labour hardship familysupport income policy Several of Birmingham’s most deprived communities stand to benefit significantly from a major upcoming change to Universal Credit rules. Areas such as Sparkhill North, Sparkbrook South, Small Heath Park, Saltley East, … Read More
Millions Face Universal Credit Cuts of Up to £624 Annually Due to DWP Deductions Monday, December 15, 2025 universalcredit deductions dwp benefits overpayments advances sanctions debt maintenance hardship Millions of Universal Credit recipients are facing substantial reductions in their support, with average annual losses reaching up to £624. Recent data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals that more than … Read More