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Birmingham named as ‘worst place in country’ for unpaid prescription charges

4Apr

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Family Matters, Publications

Birmingham named as ‘worst place in country’ for unpaid prescription charges

alamy Highest number Birmingham patients have clocked up Britain’s highest number of fines for unpaid prescription charges, according to new research. A total of 2,810 penalties were issued for non-payment of prescription fees in 2020. That was 1,000 more than second-ranked Manchester which saw 1,757 fines were issued during the same time period. In third place was Leeds, where a total of 1,636 fines were issued to people for not paying their prescriptions on time. Birmingham also had the highest values of fines – a whopping £252,257 – almost £100,000 more than any other local authority. Locations The top ten locations, which also included Bradford, Liverpool and Sheffield, received well over 14,000 fines combined. But researchers noted that figures had not been...

4Apr

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The Highway Code

123RF Waiting and parking (238) You must not wait or park on yellow lines during the times of operation shown on nearby time plates (or zone entry signs if in a Controlled Parking Zone) – download ‘Traffic signs’ and ‘Road markings.’ Double yellow lines indicate a prohibition of waiting at any time even if there are no upright signs. You must not wait or park, or stop to set down and pick up passengers, on school entrance markings when upright signs indicate a prohibition of stopping. Parking (239-247) Use off-street parking areas, or bays marked out with white lines on the road as parking places, wherever possible. If you must stop on the roadside: • do not park facing against the traffic flow • stop as close as you can to the side • do not stop too close to a ve...

Windrush Scheme: get a document showing your right to be in the UK

4Apr

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Windrush Scheme: get a document showing your right to be in the UK

123RF Overview If you’re settled in the UK but do not have a document to prove it, you may be eligible to apply to the ‘Windrush Scheme’. You may be able to apply for a document to prove you can live and work in the UK if one of the following is true: • you came to the UK from a Commonwealth country before 1973 • your parents came to the UK from a Commonwealth country before 1973 • you came to the UK from any country before 31st December 1988 and are now settled here It’s free to apply. You might also be entitled to apply for citizenship for free if you’re a Commonwealth citizen who settled in the UK before 1st January 1973, or you’re the child of someone who did. If you suffered losses because you did not have documents If you are eligible for this scheme, y...

Member of Parliament MP Councillor Paulette Hamilton

4Mar

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Politics, Top Stories

Member of Parliament MP Councillor Paulette Hamilton

Member of Parliament MP Councillor Paulette Hamilton First black MP elected from a Birmingham constituency Labour’s Paulette Hamilton has become the country’s newest MP after winning the Birmingham Erdington by-election. The contest was triggered by the death of Jack Dromey, who held the seat for Labour in 2019 with a majority of 3,601. Ms Hamilton is the current cabinet member for health and social care on Birmingham City Council and has served on the local authority for 17 years. "My offer to voters is simple," she added. "I'll put Erdington first. In everything I do. I'll listen to local people and tackle the issues that are affecting them. I want Erdington to be a better place to live and work." The victory makes her the first black MP elected from a Birmingham...

Smart motorway rollout to be paused as government responds to Transport Committee report

25Feb

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Smart motorway rollout to be paused as government responds to Transport Committee report

shponline Government pausing the rollout of new all lane running smart motorway schemes until 5 years of safety data is available. Paused • rollout of new all lane running smart motorway schemes will be paused until 5 years of safety data is available • current stretches of smart motorway to be further upgraded with best-in-class technology and resources • £900 million commitment to ensure drivers feel safe and confident, including extra £390 million to install additional emergency areas The rollout of new smart motorway schemes will be paused until a full 5 years’ worth of safety data is available, as the Department for Transport (DfT) invests £900 million to improve safety on existing all lane running (ALR) motorways. In line with the Transport Committee’s most rece...

25Feb

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Fashion, Top Stories

Popcaan, Beenie Man, Lila Ike supports Raheem Sterling at 1692 clothing brand launch

getty image Raheem Sterling drew out some top dancehall stars for the launch of his 1692 clothing brand. London Fashion Week The English footballer launched his clothing line 1692 last week Wednesday night at the London Fashion Week, where fans, including several celebrities like Popcaan, Beenie Man and Lila Ike, were able to see pieces in the collection. Raheem Sterling’s company’s first drop for AW21 collection pays homage to his homeland Jamaica. It is named after one of the greatest events in modern Jamaican history, the infamous 1692 earthquake. This 1692 earthquake sunk two-third of the city of Port Royal, which was then a major pirate hub called “the wickedest city in the world” for being the haunt of the buccaneers. 1692 has particular significance For Sterling, ...

Fool proof hacks for packing your suitcase efficiently every time

25Feb

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Fool proof hacks for packing your suitcase efficiently every time

istockphoto Experts reveal their trusted, time-honoured packing techniques. A chore Why does packing always seem like more of a chore than it needs to be? It can be a tedious task on its own, sure, but a lot of packing stress likely stems from the anxiety of not really knowing what you’re going to need when you get to wherever you’re going. (What if it rains the whole time? What if your luggage gets lost? What if you don’t end up doing half of what your itinerary originally said you’d be doing?) We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to somehow, miraculously, pack only exactly what we might need – no more, no less – and keep things wrinkle-free in the process. Here are some helpful packing techniques to ease the burden of filling your suitcase efficiently and keeping your clothing...

Red Alert: I’m a mortgage expert and here are six red flags for first-time buyers

25Feb

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Red Alert: I’m a mortgage expert and here are six red flags for first-time buyers

alamy It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of buying your first home, but newbie buyers need to watch out for some red flags. The property ladder The dream of getting on the property ladder can mean it’s easy to miss some warning signs that could cause you problems later down the line. Some issues could cost you thousands in DIY or remedial work costs, while others could mean you can’t get a mortgage to buy the place. David Hollingworth, director at mortgage broker London & Country, says it’s important not to miss some tell-tale signs of problem properties. The property expert says it can be particularly hard for first-time buyers to know what to look out for, especially when there is fierce competition for properties. Here are some of the red flags to wat...

25Feb

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Benefits Calculators

upwork Replaced the Benefits Adviser Use an independent benefits calculator to find out: • what benefits you could get • how to claim • how your benefits will be affected if you start work These are free to use, anonymous, and have replaced the Benefits Adviser service. Calculators Use one of the following: • entitled to – for information on income-related benefits, tax credits, contribution-based benefits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit and how your benefits will be affected if you start work. • Turn2us – for information on income-related benefits, tax credits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit and how your benefits will be affected if you start work or change your working hours. • Policy in Practice – ...

500 student flats and a central courtyard on an industrial estate in Selly Oak

25Feb

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Education, Higher Education, Top Stories

500 student flats and a central courtyard on an industrial estate in Selly Oak

123RF ApprovedMore than 500 student flats at a Selly Oak industrial estate have been approved despite fears it will force families out.A planning application from the Watkin Jones group and Elliott Road Selly Oak Ltd for 523 units of student accommodation in Elliott Road was approved by Birmingham City Council’s planning committee on 30th September 2021. The plans involved two separate buildings – a row of four-storey town houses and a four-to-six-storey building arranged around a central courtyard. The plans had been supported by a 190-signature petition and opposed by a 140-signature petition as well as ward councillors and Steve McCabe MP, MP for Birmingham Selly Oak.Opposition Residents opposing the plans had said families would move out of the area as a result of the deve...

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