Final 48-hour warning on Covid loan repayments
Businesses have just 48 hours to repay wrongly-claimed Covid support via the Voluntary Repayment Scheme or face enforcement. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges firms to 'put it right'.
Businesses have just 48 hours to repay wrongly-claimed Covid support via the Voluntary Repayment Scheme or face enforcement. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges firms to 'put it right'.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney praised Jadon Sancho's impact off the bench for Aston Villa against Chelsea. Discover his verdict and what's next for the loanee.
Analysis reveals workers earning up to £52,000 will be worst affected by a 'triple whammy' of tax and policy changes from the Autumn Budget. Discover the key impacts.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky meet face-to-face in Florida to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on security guarantees and territorial disputes. Read the latest on the high-stakes peace negotiations.
Birmingham Council plans new traffic calming on Cranes Park Road in Sheldon. The scheme, part of a wider plan to prioritise people over cars, includes a refuge island and mini-roundabout. Have your say in the consultation.
UK drivers could receive £700 compensation faster for mis-sold car finance. The FCA has moved the deadline for firms to handle complaints forward by two months. Find out if you're eligible.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly set to send £19m summer signing Fer Lopez out on loan in January. The move comes as the club battles a dire Premier League run.
The Treasury will insure the historic Bayeux Tapestry for £800m during its UK loan. Discover how the Government Indemnity Scheme makes this cultural exchange possible.
Households with damp and mould are urged to watch for a critical Ofgem letter. Tenants must notify landlords immediately as 98% of ECO4 insulated homes need repairs costing up to £18,000.
Liverpool could bring Harvey Elliott back from his Aston Villa loan to cover a mounting injury crisis. The midfielder has made just seven appearances, triggering potential talks for a new agreement.
NatWest expands its ringfenced social rent loan fund to £1bn, aiming to accelerate the building of affordable homes and save housing associations up to £50m. Read the full announcement.
A three-year freeze on the student loan repayment threshold could leave new graduates struggling with bills. The NUS warns it risks pushing repayments 'dangerously close' to minimum wage earnings.
Aston Villa's Jadon Sancho posts cryptic message after being benched. Man Utd loanee gets backing from teammates as Unai Emery explains limited minutes. Read the latest.
UK mortgage brokers forecast a major rate war in 2026, with deals potentially falling below 3%. Experts predict a 'mortgage comeback' driven by falling inflation and lender competition. Discover what this means for borrowers.
Future Birmingham council leaders elected in 2026 will lack full autonomy, bound by a government-imposed action plan to ensure financial stability. Discover the binding roadmap for recovery.
Liverpool and Aston Villa must decide on Harvey Elliott's future as his loan spell falters. The £35m option looks unlikely with the midfielder struggling for minutes. Discover the latest on this transfer saga.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery insists he believes in Jadon Sancho and is committed to helping the winger rediscover his best form. Read the full story on the Villa loanee's future.
River Island will close 33 UK stores by January's end as part of a restructuring plan to save its retail business. See the full list of affected locations.
Jermaine Jenas suggests Jadon Sancho's Aston Villa loan may be cut short, advising a move abroad. The winger has struggled for form since his deadline day switch.
New government planning proposals could see residential gardens used for new homes. Read the full details of the consultation and the political row it has sparked.
Birmingham City Council launches a public consultation on a Safer Route to School scheme for Chilcote School, including 20mph limits and traffic calming measures. Have your say by January 9.
Birmingham City Council launches consultation on 20mph speed limits and safety measures near Chilcote School in Hall Green. Have your say by 9 January.
Aston Villa's Harvey Elliott faces a season in limbo as FIFA regulations prevent a January loan move to Leeds United or Brentford. Discover the details of the ruling and what's next for the Liverpool midfielder.
Residents have until December 21 to respond to Stockport's controversial Local Plan. The Labour Government's new housing targets and 'grey belt' policy could lead to development on protected green spaces.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies is preparing for a crucial January transfer window, targeting at least three key signings and making decisions on two loan players. Get the full analysis.
Birmingham City Council's new plan proposes building on 17 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield. Local leaders call it an 'attack on the town' and urge residents to object before the December 19 deadline.
Developer Richborough unveils plans for 650 dwellings and a new country park on land off Whitmore Road. Public consultation open until December 7.
Eiran Cashin's loan at Birmingham City is at risk as the defender struggles for game time. Brighton may recall their £9m asset in January. Read the latest on his future.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot addresses Harvey Elliott's lack of game time at Aston Villa. The midfielder's future is uncertain as the January window approaches. Read the latest.
The government's landmark Child Poverty Strategy promises to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include scrapping the two-child benefit cap and ending unlawful B&B placements.