AI for social workers: Council explores tech amid concerns
Worcestershire County Council is investigating AI to ease social workers' admin burden, but councillors warn professional judgement must be preserved. Read the latest.
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DWP's 'No Hiding Place' Fraud Crackdown to Save £1.5bn
The DWP gains new powers to access bank data in a major anti-fraud drive targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit. Discover how the government plans to protect taxpayers.
DWP's new anti-fraud powers to save £1.5bn
The DWP unveils a major crackdown on benefit fraud with new data powers to prevent overpayments and recover billions. Discover the new 'no hiding place' measures.
Dudley's £8k Parish Council Plan Soundly Rejected
A row erupts in Dudley as a £8,000 consultation for a new Cradley parish council is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Calls for apologies over 'waste' of taxpayer cash. Full story.
Public pension bill hits £200k per UK household
Analysis reveals the UK's unfunded public sector pension liability has surged to £5.8 trillion, burdening each household with £203,000. Experts warn of an intergenerational betrayal. Read the full report.
Patriotic zebra crossing paint to be removed at public expense
St George's crosses painted on Audley zebra crossing will be removed at taxpayers' expense. Council warns of safety issues and urges alternative displays of patriotism.
Benefits fraudsters jailed in £86k DWP crackdown
Two women convicted of stealing £86,504 in benefits fraud. Discover how the DWP's new zero-tolerance approach is naming and shaming scammers.
Pensioners warned of tax rise from threshold freeze
Coventry Building Society warns state pensioners on fixed incomes face paying more tax due to frozen thresholds. Discover the financial impact and planning tips.
Council's £11.5m children's services overspend crisis
Walsall Council reveals staggering £11.5m overspend on children's services, forcing cuts to other vital services as financial pressures mount.
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.
UK Business Confidence Plummets to Record Low
New survey reveals British business confidence has hit rock bottom as companies grapple with mounting tax pressures and economic uncertainty, threatening investment and growth.
Reeves Faces £10bn Tax Warning for Working Families
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting pressure as experts warn her tax plans could cost working families billions, threatening to derail Labour's economic agenda.
Harry & Meghan's £67k security bill revealed
Newly released documents expose the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's enormous security expenditure during their brief UK visit, revealing taxpayer costs and sparking fresh debates about royal finances.
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