Official data reveals the UK Government has spent more than £100m supporting its response to the Covid-19 public inquiry, on top of the inquiry's own £192m budget. Discover the breakdown of legal and staffing costs.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt hears claims of 'catastrophic' council housing failure and debates 'grey belt' status. Inspector's decision due by January 2026.
The Angiolini Inquiry reveals critical gaps in tackling violence against women, despite it being a 'national threat'. Data failures and missed warnings persist. Read the urgent findings.
A wildlife trust warns a 115-home development on Walsall's green belt would harm nature. The planning inquiry starts next week. Read the latest on this crucial local decision.
Genesis partners with Ohme for exclusive home EV charging. Drivers with driveways can fully charge for less than £6. Discover how to slash your electric car running costs.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for Tax-Free Childcare. Families with a disabled child could save up to £4000 annually on approved childcare costs. Apply now.
Rent in the West Midlands has skyrocketed, with five areas seeing increases over 30% since 2021. Average prices now top £1,000 a month. Discover the most affected areas.
Electric vehicle owners face £450 in new annual taxes as government introduces pay-per-mile scheme and ends VED exemption. Find out how this impacts your running costs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends tax relief for home workers' expenses from April. Discover how this budget change impacts you and what it means for the future.
A Labour peer demands an official inquiry into claims of an 'evil plot' that 'officially endorsed' antisemitism in Birmingham, following a controversial football fan ban. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £150 cut to average energy bills from April 2026 by scrapping the ECO scheme. Discover how this impacts your cost of living.
A proposed pay-per-mile tax could make electric vehicles more expensive than petrol cars, with two in five drivers reconsidering the switch. Discover the survey findings.
The family of Wendy Jones, a Solihull mum who 'lit up every room', are fundraising for her funeral after her sudden death following a cancer diagnosis and a fall.
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating WHSmith after a £50m accounting error wiped £600m from its market value. Read the latest on the executive fallout.
Electric vehicle owners face charging costs up to 18p per mile as Rachel Reeves introduces new 3p road tax. Discover how this impacts UK drivers and the future of EV taxation.
Ryanair ends all flights to the Azores, blaming a 35% rise in Portuguese airport fees and EU taxes. 400,000 passengers affected. Find out the impact on your travel plans.
UK households with driveways face a new £49 monthly EV charging cost from January due to the Ofgem price cap increase. Discover the impact on your bills.
UK households urged to switch off 6 'vampire devices' draining energy. Ofgem confirms price cap rise in January 2026. Act now to save money.
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle has apologised for Budget rumours and announced plans to cut electricity costs by 25% for 7,000 British companies ahead of CBI conference.
An independent taskforce urges a nuclear regulatory overhaul to cut consumer bills and save billions. Reforms could speed up new power plants like Sizewell C and Wylfa.
Discover how the Winter Fuel Payment offers flexible £300 support for older Britons. Learn creative ways to boost warmth and wellbeing beyond just energy bills.
UK drivers could face new pay-per-mile charges up to £300 annually as government considers major motoring tax overhaul. Electric vehicle owners would be primarily affected. Learn more about the proposed changes.
Former PM Boris Johnson condemns Covid-19 inquiry report that found government failures cost 23,000 lives. Read the full analysis of his response and the inquiry's damning findings.
Drivers in Oxford now face paying over £10 to park for less than an hour due to a new £5 daily congestion charge. Discover how this impacts visitors and local businesses.
Thousands more UK households face increased costs as schools adopt two-week half-term breaks. Discover the impact on childcare and family finances.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis urges UK households to compare energy tariffs as Ofgem's Price Cap rises 0.2% from January 1, 2026. Electricity costs surge while standing charges increase again.
Leaked VED bands for 2026 show millions of UK drivers facing inflation-linked tax hikes. Discover how much more you could pay from April 2026.
As Ofgem's price cap rises and a cold snap hits, discover which rooms are naturally warmest for remote work to reduce heating costs and stay comfortable this winter.
Shock new data reveals a third of UK motorists face unexpected car repair costs, with the average bill now £650. Discover how to protect your finances from sudden garage costs.