Gloucestershire may need two new towns by 2040
New government data reveals Gloucestershire requires up to 76,000 new homes by 2040, potentially necessitating two new towns to address the county's housing shortage and economic growth needs.
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Aldi to open 16 new UK stores in major expansion
Discount supermarket giant Aldi announces major expansion with 16 new stores planned across the UK, creating hundreds of jobs and bringing bargain groceries to more communities.
Primark Owner ABF Considers Business Separation
Associated British Foods is exploring a potential separation of its retail and grocery divisions, a move that could reshape the future of Primark and its 400+ stores across the UK and internationally.
Birmingham commissioners hit back at bankruptcy critics
Government-appointed commissioners deliver a powerful defence of Birmingham's recovery plan, dismissing critics as 'ill-informed' while revealing the true scale of the city's financial challenges.
DWP urged to abolish 'cruel' benefit cap amid cost crisis
The Department for Work and Pensions is being urged to abolish the 'unfair' benefit cap that's pushing vulnerable families into financial crisis across the UK.
Water bills to rise despite sewage pollution failures
Regulator Ofwat faces mounting criticism as water companies prepare to increase customer bills while continuing to discharge sewage into UK waterways. Discover how this controversial decision impacts households and the environment.
Universal Credit shame: Disabled dad's heating vs eating choice
A disabled father from Birmingham reveals how cruel benefit calculations are forcing families to choose between heating and eating as the cost of living crisis deepens.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
UK areas most likely to receive energy bill support revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals the UK areas most likely to receive energy bill support this winter as the cost of living crisis deepens. Find out if your household qualifies.
Urgent warning for UK households over energy meter mistake
Thousands of UK households are being warned about a common energy meter mistake that could be costing them hundreds of pounds extra during the cost of living crisis. Experts reveal why this simple error is driving up bills unnecessarily.
Pizza Hut UK operator owes £70m amid restaurant crisis
The company behind Pizza Hut's UK restaurants faces a financial crisis with nearly £70 million in debt, as the casual dining sector battles rising costs and changing consumer habits.
Birmingham: England's Most Deprived Major City
New official data exposes Birmingham as England's most deprived major city, with over half a million residents struggling in poverty-stricken neighbourhoods.
Pension Panic: Thousands Scramble to Withdraw Savings
Exclusive investigation reveals desperate pensioners are withdrawing life savings as living costs soar, with many fearing they won't survive the financial crisis.
Somerset Jewellery Store Closes After 65 Years
The historic H. Tobys jewellery shop in Taunton has closed its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for the high street after nearly seven decades of trading.
Fenwick dramatically reduces losses in retail turnaround
Historic British retailer Fenwick reports significantly reduced losses as strategic restructuring takes effect, with sales growth across all stores signalling retail recovery.
Five road deaths in one week spark safety crisis
A devastating week on West Midlands roads has claimed five lives, including a teenage boy and elderly pedestrian, raising serious concerns about road safety measures and infrastructure.
Universal Credit cut triggers health crisis across UK
New research exposes how the £20 weekly Universal Credit reduction is causing severe mental and physical health crises across the UK, with food banks reporting unprecedented demand.
Rachel Reeves to announce major planning reforms and new towns
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil Labour's radical planning reforms and new town developments to boost economic growth and tackle the housing crisis.
40s-50s households face worst financial squeeze in UK
Exclusive research reveals households aged 45-54 are battling the worst financial pressure in the UK, with energy bills and mortgage costs creating a perfect storm.
Vet's Urgent Flea Warning to UK Pet Owners
A leading UK veterinarian reveals why traditional flea treatments are failing amid a national infestation surge, and shares life-saving prevention strategies for pet owners.
Council no-show at mould-infested Birmingham home
A Birmingham resident's desperate plea for help went unanswered as council officials failed to attend a pre-arranged inspection of their dangerously mouldy property, leaving them living in hazardous conditions.
Labour rejects Octopus Energy's price hike warning
The Labour Party has issued a fierce rebuke to Octopus Energy after the supplier warned customers of potential bill increases, calling the timing 'completely unacceptable' amid the ongoing cost of living pressures facing British households.
New £500m energy bills support scheme revealed
Struggling families across the UK are set to receive crucial financial support as the government unveils a new £500 million energy bills scheme, targeting those most affected by the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Birmingham's Summerhouse Restaurant Closes After 14 Years
The acclaimed Summerhouse restaurant on Birmingham's canalside has closed permanently after 14 years, becoming another casualty of rising energy bills and supply chain pressures.
DWP clawback leaves grandma with just 13p payment
A Birmingham grandmother reveals how a DWP Universal Credit overpayment clawback left her with just 13p after working extra hours, sparking outrage over the system's fairness.
UK Energy Bills Set for Winter Price Surge
New analysis reveals UK households are set for significant energy bill increases this January, with experts warning of serious consequences for family finances and fuel poverty levels across Britain.
UK 'Demon Bills' Warning as Energy Price Cap Falls
Millions of British families are bracing for financial shock as energy bills are set to surge this autumn despite falling price caps. Experts reveal why your payments could skyrocket.
Octopus Energy smart meter warning for UK households
Energy giant Octopus warns thousands of UK households with smart meters could see estimated bills despite device installations. Discover the technical glitch causing payment headaches.
Labour's £150 energy bill rescue plan unveiled
Sir Keir Starmer announces Labour's ambitious plan to freeze council tax for millions and slash energy bills through a bold windfall tax on oil and gas giants.
Millions miss £3,300 energy bill support
Shocking new research reveals one in three UK households are failing to claim crucial financial support worth thousands during cost of living crisis.
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