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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.

11 Major Changes Coming to School Curriculum

Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.

£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.

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.

Birmingham School Alumni Sell 280 Million Albums

Discover the extraordinary story of Birmingham's Moseley School, where former pupils have collectively sold over 280 million albums worldwide, creating one of Britain's most remarkable educational success stories.

School Lunch Ban Outrages Birmingham Parents

Thousands of Birmingham parents are protesting a controversial new 'gated lunch' policy preventing secondary school students from leaving campus during lunch breaks, sparking debates about child safety and independence.

Birmingham schools in national top 10 for improvement

Discover how Birmingham's innovative approach to school attendance has propelled local schools into the national spotlight, with dramatic improvements placing them among the country's most enhanced educational institutions.

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.

Reeves targets 'ghost children' in £1.4bn school reform

Labour's Shadow Chancellor unveils ambitious plan to tackle the attendance crisis, fund mental health support in schools, and scrap 'outdated' VAT breaks for private schools to create a fairer education system.

Historic Birmingham venue becomes music school

A landmark Birmingham music venue is set to become a state-of-the-art educational facility after planners greenlight the ambitious transformation project in the city's cultural quarter.

Students transform cardboard into sustainable furniture

Innovative students at Bedfordshire Sixth Form College are transforming discarded cardboard into stunning, functional furniture in a groundbreaking sustainability project that's turning heads and changing perceptions about waste.

Essex Community Repair Grants: Apply Now

Community groups across Essex can now access vital funding for repair and restoration projects through Essex County Council's new grant scheme. Discover how to apply and transform your local area.

UK School Where Pupils Lead Their Education

Discover the revolutionary Birmingham school where traditional hierarchies are flipped and students drive their own educational journey in one of Britain's most unique learning environments.

National Lottery backs Welsh veteran heritage project

A groundbreaking heritage project preserving the stories of armed forces veterans in Wales receives significant National Lottery Community Fund support, ensuring their experiences are remembered for generations.

Empty Shoes Protest Reveals SEND Crisis Across UK

Families across England and Scotland are placing empty children's shoes outside council buildings in a poignant protest against special educational needs funding cuts and support failures.

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