Emergency Cost of Living Packs Sent to UK Households
Vulnerable households nationwide are receiving emergency support packages containing essential items as fuel poverty reaches critical levels this winter.
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Labour urges halt to DWP benefit cuts amid cost crisis
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner demands immediate halt to DWP benefit deductions as families struggle with soaring living costs, warning of devastating consequences for millions.
North East offshore wind sector demands infrastructure upgrades
Leading offshore wind companies in the North East are calling for critical improvements to ports and infrastructure to capitalise on renewable energy opportunities and create thousands of jobs.
Coventry Foodbank's Christmas Bear Fights Hunger Crisis
A heartwarming Christmas campaign launches in Coventry as local foodbank deploys giant festive bear to highlight growing food poverty and rally community support during cost-of-living crisis.
UK households face £250 energy bill increase
Millions of British households could be hit with an extra £250 per year on energy bills to fund hydrogen heating projects, sparking concerns about affordability during the cost of living crisis.
3M UK Homes Face £170 Monthly Energy Bills
Millions of British families could see their energy bills skyrocket to £170 per month as price cap changes loom. Discover which households are most at risk and what support is available.
British Gas changes rules affecting millions of customers
British Gas has implemented significant changes to customer accounts that could affect millions of households. Discover how these new rules might impact your energy costs and what you need to know.
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.
Millions face £560 energy bill surge this autumn
New analysis reveals nearly 8 million UK households will see energy bills jump by £560 annually when the price cap changes this autumn, pushing many into fuel poverty.
HMRC: Claim £1,248 energy support before February deadline
HMRC issues critical alert as time runs out for Warm Home Discount claims - discover if you're eligible for this vital cost of living payment before the February deadline.
OVO Energy announces major price cut for customers
Energy giant OVO announces significant price cut for variable tariff customers, reducing typical annual bill by £145 as wholesale costs fall.
Zog Energy collapses: 24,000 customers affected
Zog Energy becomes latest casualty of energy crisis as 24,000 households face transfer to new supplier amid soaring wholesale prices and cost of living pressures.
Tomato Energy collapses: What customers must do
Another UK energy supplier enters administration, leaving customers protected under Ofgem's safety net. Here's what affected consumers need to know.
Zog Energy collapses affecting 15,300 customers
Zog Energy becomes latest casualty of UK energy crisis as regulator Ofgem scrambles to find new supplier for thousands of households left in limbo.
Energy bills to drop £170 as price cap falls
Millions of UK households are set for significant energy bill relief as the price cap is projected to drop by £170 this October. Discover how this change will impact your finances and what experts predict for winter energy costs.
Energy Bills Hike: Major Suppliers Raise Prices
Millions of UK households face financial strain as British Gas, EDF, E.ON and Octopus Energy confirm energy price increases starting this autumn. Discover how this will impact your bills and what support is available.
Thousands of new homes planned for Midlands region
Major development plans revealed for Midlands with thousands of new homes, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth opportunities set to reshape the region's landscape.
Protesters halt Birmingham Council tax hike vote
Chaos erupted at Birmingham Council House as protesters stormed the chamber, forcing councillors to flee and halting a controversial 21% tax increase vote in dramatic scenes.
Government takes control of crisis-hit HMP Birmingham
The Ministry of Justice has seized control of HMP Birmingham after inspectors found shocking conditions including violence, drugs, and squalor at the troubled Winson Green prison.
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.
Council Tax Shock: Two Payments Due in April 2024
Exclusive investigation reveals how April's payment schedule creates perfect financial storm for families already struggling with cost of living crisis.
Half of UK households forced to make spending cuts
Shocking new research reveals how the ongoing cost of living squeeze is pushing millions of British families to their financial limits, with many making severe cutbacks just to manage essential expenses.
Cornwall's holiday let crisis deepens with new rules
Exclusive investigation reveals how Cornwall's new 182-day occupancy rule is forcing holiday let owners to sell up, creating a perfect storm for the region's tourism economy.
Reeves scraps onshore wind ban in energy revolution
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces immediate scrapping of Tory onshore wind restrictions, promising cheaper energy and 100,000 new jobs in radical planning overhaul.
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.
Reeves ends 50-year wind farm ban in energy shake-up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces immediate end to England's de facto ban on onshore wind farms, promising faster approvals and cheaper energy bills as part of Labour's growth mission.
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.
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