UK households face a string of new money rules and changes next month affecting everything from mobile phones to Royal mail stamps. month. They include the opening of the Winter Fuel Payments phone line opening. They are worth up to £300 and the majority of people who are eligible will …
Read More »Life in Staffordshire town where every bank has now closed
Stone was once home to several banks – but this month the final branch in town closed its doors for good. The historic coaching stop, market and brewery town attracted customers from miles around to do their banking alongside their shopping and other errands – and in recent years it …
Read More »Nottingham theatre-goers stuck in traffic queues until midnight after watching show
Nottingham city centre traffic was at a standstill on Thursday night as roadworks caused Theatre Royal visitors to sit in congestion until midnight waiting to get out – with some even abandoning their cars. There were reports of queuing traffic in the area of Talbot Street after a Theatre Royal …
Read More »9 changes to money, DWP and more coming in October new rules
A series of nine monetary and regulatory changes for Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants have been unveiled. UK households are set to face a raft of new rules in October 2024, including the opening of Winter Fuel Payment phone lines as part of the shake-up. The changes will …
Read More »DWP’s nine changes for October 2024 and what they mean for you
A series of nine money and rule changes for Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants have been unveiled, set to impact UK households in October 2024. Among these changes is the opening of the Winter Fuel Payment phone lines. Households will see alterations affecting everything from energy bills to …
Read More »Freebies accepted by Coventry councillors include sports tickets, conferences and a coat
Coventry councillors and an officer accepted over £1000 worth of free sports tickets in six months. These included two box seats worth £270 each at Wembley to watch Coventry City in the FA cup semi-final figures reveal. The council’s leader Cllr George Duggins and its Director of City Services and …
Read More »No formal assessment will take place into Essex postal votes ‘human error’
An independent review into postal issues that put thousands at risk of not being able to vote in the general election found the “error does not require formal assessment” – it has been revealed. In May, thousands of postal votes in North West Essex were delayed due to “human error” …
Read More »‘Angry’ King Charles felt ‘line was crossed’ after call with Prince Harry
Speculation is rife about a potential meeting between Prince Harry and his estranged father, King Charles, during the Duke’s upcoming UK visit. The Duke of Sussex, in his capacity as patron of the WellChild charity, will be attending its annual awards ceremony in London on September 30. This comes hot …
Read More »Royal author reveals Queen Elizabeth II’s unwavering dedication to duty in her final days
A Royal author has highlighted that the late Queen Elizabeth II remained devoted to her duties and her husband, Prince Philip, until her final days. Notwithstanding the “crippling pain” she experienced daily, she never let this hinder her Royal obligations, even though her then-heir apparent, King Charles II, was prepared …
Read More »Busy Post Office tells customers they will ‘close’ unless one thing happens
A busy Post Office is to close unless a new manager can be found to run it. The postmaster of the Tower Hill branch, off Walsall Road, in Perry Barr is reportedly retiring in the Autumn. The office is scheduled to close on October 31 unless a new person can …
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