Home insurers exposed for low claim acceptance rates
Which? reveals Lloyds, esure, and Rentokil have the worst home insurance claim acceptance rates in Britain. Discover the data and what it means for your policy.
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TV Licence fee rising to £181 amid BBC crisis
UK households face a £7 TV Licence fee increase to £181 this April. This comes as the BBC faces a major scandal and a legal threat from Donald Trump. Discover the full story.
Headteacher warns against 'putting a price on SEND'
As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
Council Tax Explained: Where Your Money Goes
Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.
Beverley Knight announces £244k Windrush heritage grant
Soul legend Beverley Knight surprises Wolverhampton with a £244,452 National Lottery grant for a Windrush music heritage project. Discover how this funding preserves Caribbean cultural legacy.
Birmingham school gets £747k for structural repairs
A £747,000 project has been approved for Story Wood Primary School in Birmingham to fix structural damage, damp, and flooding issues, ensuring a safe learning environment.
NHS Confident on £35m Hospital Despite Builder's Crisis
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust confirms robust plans to continue Berwick's £35m community hospital construction after contractor Merit files administration notice. Learn how the project will proceed.
New funding deal to save West Midlands bus services
A crucial funding deal is set to protect West Midlands bus services from cuts for 15 months. Learn how this affects local transport and the transition to a franchised network.
Call for cheaper West Midlands bus fares
Councillor calls for reinstatement of 'short hop' bus fares in West Midlands to tackle cost of living crisis and boost passenger numbers. A new fares strategy is due in 2027.
New £20k-£200k equity fund opens for Cornwall
The Beacon Fund is now accepting applications, offering £20,000 to £200,000 in equity investment to fill a critical funding gap for ambitious start-ups in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Walsall councillors resign from Labour in £20m row
Two Walsall councillors have resigned from the Labour party, claiming residents have been 'sidelined' in a dispute over a £20m government funding board for Darlaston.
West Midlands Bus Services Saved with £50m Funding
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.
BBC TV Licence Fee Faces Fundamental Overhaul
The BBC TV licence fee is under formal review following the Donald Trump row and mounting pressure. Could the £180 charge be replaced? Read the latest updates.
1.5m UK Homes Waste Cash on Credit Schemes
The FCA warns millions are wasting up to £25 monthly on credit-building products. Discover free, effective alternatives to improve your credit score today.
Lancaster University job cuts spark strike action
Lancaster University plans to cut over 400 jobs, prompting lecturer strikes and fears from local businesses and students about the economic and educational impact.
Council Tax Shock: Thousands Face Unexpected Bills
Thousands of Birmingham residents are facing surprise council tax bills following a major change to council tax support. Discover who's affected and what you need to do.
Budget Blow: The Stealth Council Tax Hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of households face significant council tax hikes due to a stealth government policy change, with Birmingham residents among the hardest hit.
Tissue Regenix warns of funding challenges ahead
York-based regenerative medicine company Tissue Regenix faces significant financial headwinds as it warns of potential funding challenges ahead, despite recent strategic progress.
West Midlands Council Tax Crisis: 10,000+ Face Legal Action
Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of West Midlands households in council tax arrears, with mounting debt crisis hitting vulnerable families hardest. Discover the human impact and support available.
£80M West Midlands Housing Revolution Begins
A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.
£7bn social housing funding boost unveiled
The UK government announces a massive £7 billion funding injection for social housing, promising thousands of new affordable homes and major regeneration projects across the country.
Darlaston's £20m boost: First £85k spending revealed
Exclusive details emerge about how the initial £85,000 of Darlaston's massive £20 million Town Deal funding is being spent on crucial planning and development work, paving the way for the Black Country town's dramatic regeneration.
Frickley Cricket Club scores £1k training facility boost
Historic South Elmsall cricket club receives major funding injection to develop two-lane training facility, enhancing community sports provision in West Yorkshire.
West Midlands' 7 Market Towns Need Christmas Visitors
Discover seven picturesque West Midlands market towns where local businesses are counting on festive visitors to survive the crucial Christmas trading period.
Sandwell housing crisis: Council blamed for development delays
Sandwell Council faces mounting criticism as new data reveals a critical shortage of housing developments in the borough, with local leaders blaming planning delays and bureaucratic hurdles for the growing crisis.
Council's £11.5m children's services overspend crisis
Walsall Council reveals staggering £11.5m overspend on children's services, forcing cuts to other vital services as financial pressures mount.
East London raises £50k for student scholarships
A remarkable fundraising campaign in East London has successfully generated £50,000 to support local students through university scholarships, breaking down financial barriers to higher education.
Council tax shock hits thousands with £500+ rises
Millions of UK households are confronting dramatic council tax increases as new rates take effect, with some areas seeing rises of over £500 annually amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.
Walsall Secures £20m Funding for Economic Revival
Walsall Council secures major £20m funding boost from UK Shared Prosperity Fund to drive economic growth, support local businesses, and create new opportunities across the borough.
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