Reeves unveils £22bn economic rescue package for UK
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major economic reforms including housebuilding revolution, planning system overhaul and infrastructure investment in first speech.
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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.
Tamworth rapist jailed for 12 years
A Tamworth predator has been jailed for 12 years after a brutal attack, with police commending the bravery of his victim who confronted him during the trial.
Budget 2025: PIP and Universal Credit Changes Confirmed
Chancellor's autumn budget confirms significant welfare reforms affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Discover how PIP assessments and Universal Credit payments are set to change.
Interim Boss to Lead West Midlands Transport Transformation
Exclusive: Transport for West Midlands appoints interim managing director to spearhead massive transport overhaul including bus reform, cycling infrastructure and rail improvements across the region.
Farage's Reform UK spending plans face financial scrutiny
Reform UK faces mounting criticism over its election spending proposals as experts question the party's financial calculations and funding sources.
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Chancellor unveils ambitious plan to tackle the attendance crisis, fund mental health support in schools, and scrap 'outdated' VAT breaks for private schools to create a fairer education system.
Teens Escape Jail for Vicious Wolverhampton Attack
Shocking footage of a brutal assault on a vulnerable man in Wolverhampton sparks national debate as perpetrators receive community orders, prompting victims' families to demand tougher youth sentencing laws.
DWP axes two benefits in Universal Credit shake-up
The Department for Work and Pensions is scrapping Income-related Employment and Support Allowance and Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, affecting thousands across Britain in significant cost of living changes.
Aiden Fucci's mother sentenced for evidence tampering
Crystal Smith, mother of teenage killer Aiden Fucci, receives jail time for tampering with evidence in the brutal stabbing case that shocked America.
Cash manager jailed for stealing £25k from betting shops
A trusted cash delivery manager who systematically stole £25,000 from West Midlands betting shops has been sentenced to prison in a shocking breach of trust case.
Birmingham canal attacker jailed for vicious barge robbery
A violent robber who targeted vulnerable victims along Birmingham's canal network has been sentenced to prison after a series of brutal attacks on the city's waterways.
Reform UK slams Tory council over £30k union payments
Richard Tice launches scathing attack on Walsall Council after investigation reveals £30,000 spent on trade union facility time, demanding immediate repayment to taxpayers.
Golf buggy cocaine dealer jailed in Birmingham
A Birmingham drug dealer who used a golf buggy to transport cocaine around the city's streets has been sentenced to prison in a case that highlights innovative criminal methods being employed by drug networks.
Bully jailed for hammer threats against Midlands couple
A violent aggressor from the Midlands has been sentenced to prison after threatening to smash a couple's heads in with a hammer during a terrifying doorstep confrontation.
Mum jailed after bulldog mauls boy, 11
A Birmingham mother has been sentenced to prison after her illegal XL Bully savagely attacked an 11-year-old boy, causing devastating injuries in a horrific street incident.
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.
Spade attacker jailed for 12-year Birmingham rampage
A violent thug who unleashed a horrific spade attack on multiple victims during a drug-fuelled rampage across Birmingham has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars.
Wolverhampton drug dealer jailed after cocaine bust
A Wolverhampton drug dealer who funded a luxury lifestyle through cocaine dealing has been jailed after police uncovered his illicit operation during a routine traffic stop.
80mph police chase through Birmingham ends in crash
A dangerous driver led police on a high-speed chase through Birmingham residential areas, reaching 80mph before crashing into a lamppost. Read the full story of the dramatic pursuit and sentencing.
Pregnant Drug Mule's Desperate Plea in Court
Exclusive court footage reveals the emotional moment a heavily pregnant woman admits smuggling £140,000 of cocaine into the UK, claiming she was coerced by gang threats.
DWP Could Make State Pension Changes Boosting Payments
The Department for Work and Pensions is exploring significant reforms to the State Pension system that could increase payments for millions of pensioners across the UK. Discover how these potential changes might affect your retirement planning.
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.
Labour considers major pension tax relief overhaul
Exclusive: Labour considers radical overhaul of pension tax relief system that could impact millions of savers and reshape retirement planning across the UK.
DWP plans to scrap sickness benefit - 450,000 at risk
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions is considering abolishing the Work Capability Assessment, putting vital benefits for seriously ill and disabled claimants in jeopardy. Charities warn this could plunge thousands into poverty.
Police seize £1.2m cannabis factory in Birmingham raid
Two men have been sentenced after police uncovered a massive cannabis cultivation operation in Birmingham worth over £1.2 million, marking one of the region's largest drug busts this year.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit cap
Sir Keir Starmer announces Labour will abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, marking a significant shift in welfare policy affecting thousands of families across the UK.
Teen rapist told police: 'I'm not a monster'
A Birmingham teenager who brutally raped a woman in a park attempted to justify his actions to police by claiming his youth made him 'not a monster', as he receives lengthy prison sentence.
Stalker jailed for 10,000 message harassment campaign
A persistent stalker from West Midlands has been sentenced to prison after bombarding a woman with thousands of messages, leaving her fearing for her safety in a case highlighting the serious consequences of digital harassment.
Labour may abolish two-child benefit cap in welfare overhaul
Exclusive: Labour could scrap the controversial two-child benefit limit as Rachel Reeves signals biggest shake-up to welfare system in a decade. Discover what this means for struggling families across the UK.
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