Carer’s Allowance Falls £37 Short Weekly, Leaving Carers Financially Strained Friday, April 10, 2026 carers allowance dwp benefits income poverty support wages eligibility review Thousands of people relying on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Carer’s Allowance are losing out on nearly £37 each week due to the benefit’s failure to keep pace with average wage increases over the past 47 years. … Read More
'Doctors repeatedly told me I was fine - the truth was very different' Sunday, April 5, 2026 cancer hodgkins chemotherapy diagnosis lymphoma radiation support engagement healthcare resilience Kelly Underwood, 25, from Sutton Coldfield, faced a harrowing journey after being diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma—despite repeatedly being told by doctors that nothing was wrong. Over four months and six doctor … Read More
Meet the Brummie Nanas Revolutionising Grandparenthood One Stay-and-Play at a Time Thursday, April 2, 2026 grandparents playgroup community support isolation funding grandmothers menopause childcare midlands Meet the new generation of grandmothers transforming the experience of grandparenthood. No longer content to be sidelined or invisible, these Brummie nanas are reshaping what it means to be a grandparent—one stay-and-play … Read More
Fundraiser Launched to Support Funeral Costs for Beloved Birmingham City Fan Paul Pike Tuesday, March 31, 2026 fundraiser birmingham paulpike football community memorial funeral support solihullmoors tribute sport A heartfelt fundraiser has been started to assist with the funeral expenses of Paul Pike, a devoted Birmingham City fan whose sudden passing has left the community mourning. Paul, 18, from Kings Heath, was reported missing on … Read More
Birmingham Teacher Reveals Hidden Signs of Child Poverty in Schools Tuesday, March 31, 2026 poverty education children birmingham uniforms lunches health glasses support schools A primary school teacher from Great Barr, Birmingham, has opened up about the often overlooked signs of child poverty she has encountered over her decade-long career. Speaking anonymously to BirminghamLive, the teacher … Read More
Lloyds Bank Offers Reassurance and Support to Mortgage Customers Amid Middle East Crisis Monday, March 30, 2026 lloyds mortgage support finance borrowers interestonly rates paymenthelp mortgagecharter crisis Lloyds Bank, along with Halifax and Bank of Scotland, has announced comprehensive mortgage support for borrowers affected by the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US. In response to the escalating crisis, Lloyds is … Read More