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Dudley Council's £56m SEND Deficit Crisis Amid National Funding Shift

Dudley's £56m SEND funding crisis explained

Dudley Council faces a £56m SEND funding black hole despite a national budget change. Discover the local crisis and what the future holds for special needs provision.

Dudley's £56m SEND Deficit 'Bomb' Remains Despite Government Funding Pledge

Dudley's £56m SEND deficit 'bomb' unresolved

Dudley Council awaits answers on a £56m SEND funding deficit despite a new national policy. The financial 'bomb' could still push the authority towards effective bankruptcy. Read the latest.

DWP Eases Benefit Rules for ADHD and Anxiety Sufferers in Policy Shift

DWP Changes Benefit Rules for ADHD and Anxiety

The DWP has relaxed rules for parents of children with ADHD and anxiety, removing education requirements. Read about the new welfare reforms and what they mean for families.

Green Councillor Demands Reform UK Vetting After Asylum Row

Green Councillor Demands Reform UK Vetting

A Green councillor calls for Reform UK to screen its own figures for criminal conduct and homophobic attitudes, challenging the party's focus on asylum seekers. Read the full story.

6 Major DWP and Benefits Changes in Rachel Reeves' Budget

6 DWP and Benefits Changes in Labour Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces six major DWP reforms including ending the two-child benefit cap, increasing state pensions, and overhauling disability support.

Cradley Parish Council Plan Rejected After £8,000 Taxpayer-Funded Survey

Cradley rejects parish council in £8k survey

Dudley taxpayers foot an £8,000 bill for a feasibility study, with over 80% of Cradley residents voting against a new parish council. Discover the political fallout.

Fairer Council Funding for Kent: Ending Decades of Inequality

New Fair Funding Model for Kent Councils Announced

Kent communities welcome a new council funding model based on current need, ending the outdated system that left areas like Dover and Deal struggling. Discover how this change will impact local services.

Co-op Opens 11 New UK Stores This Week in £200m Expansion

Co-op opens 11 new stores across the UK

Co-op unveils 11 new stores this week from Scotland to Bristol as part of a £200m investment. Full list of locations and calls for business rates reform revealed.

Balsall and Berkswell Parish Councils Merger Moves Forward Despite Concerns

Solihull Parish Merger Plan Advances to Second Phase

Plans to merge Balsall and Berkswell Parish Councils are progressing to a second consultation. Despite 80% of respondents backing the move, concerns remain over low public engagement and the proposed number of councillors.

DWP Launches 'Zero Tolerance' Benefit Fraud Crackdown in 48 Hours

DWP 'Zero Tolerance' Benefit Fraud Crackdown Begins

The DWP is launching a major new 'zero tolerance' crackdown on benefit fraud, starting in 48 hours. This coincides with the controversial £3bn lifting of the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full story.

Solihull Council Tax Support Changes: 470 Claimants Face Cuts

Solihull Council Tax Support Changes Proposed

Solihull Council proposes changes to its council tax support scheme, with 470 vulnerable claimants facing an average £6 weekly reduction. Have your say in the consultation.

State Pension Triple Lock Under Threat as Think Tank Urges Reform

Triple Lock could be replaced, says think tank

A think tank proposes replacing the state pension Triple Lock to save billions and redirect funds to youth services. Could this reshape the UK's intergenerational contract?

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