The Department for Work and Pensions is implementing a phased increase in the state pension age from 66 to 67, affecting individuals born after April 1960 starting next week, with further rises potentially on the horizon.
Solihull Council has approved retrospective planning permission for an outdoor exercise area at Old Edwardians Sports Club in Shirley, despite initial objections from neighbours over noise and parking concerns.
The Department for Work and Pensions is increasing payments for 18 benefits, including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment, effective from April 6, with millions set to see hikes.
IM Properties has appealed to the Planning Inspectorate to force a decision on its £363 million Thrive employment park proposal near Sutton Coldfield, which has been pending with two councils for ten months.
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Local campaigners and Liberal Democrats urge Dudley Council to reconsider spending £38,000 from Aldi on outdoor gym equipment at Wollaston Recreational Ground, arguing for community consultation and alternative uses like road safety or guide hut improveme
A 24-hour car park in Wolverhampton city centre has been approved to remain open for another year, despite previous council rejection and ongoing regeneration plans for the area.
The owner of the Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield has confirmed a major reduction in redevelopment plans, with 700 apartments now scrapped and a smaller vision for the southern section.
President Trump's aggressive statements on Iran cause oil price swings, while Shropshire faces criticism over flags and local debates on political discourse.
York councillors unanimously voted to revoke Sarah Ferguson's Freedom of the City title due to her association with Jeffrey Epstein, following a public campaign.
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With all 101 council seats contested on May 7, Birmingham faces a pivotal election amid financial crisis, bins strike, and heated debates over leadership and services.
Conservative leader Robert Alden sets out party's plans for Birmingham ahead of May local elections where all 101 council seats are being contested.
With all 101 council seats contested in May's elections, Conservative leader Robert Alden details plans to resolve the bins strike, fix roads, and reshape development policies in Birmingham.
A planning application has been submitted to transform the Longfield Centre in Prestwich into a new town centre, featuring 258 homes, a community hub, and green spaces, following extensive public consultation.
Rossendale Borough Council has registered several planning applications up to March 27, including extensions, condition discharges, and development approvals across the borough.
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Birmingham City Council has entered its pre-election 'purdah' period, halting new policy announcements as early-stage plans to revitalize The Crown pub, birthplace of Black Sabbath, remain under wraps with limited details available to the public.
Political leaders across Walsall honor former Labour MP David Winnick, who served Walsall North for 38 years until 2017, praising his dedication and principled stance on issues.
Conservative leader Robert Alden warns that Reform UK poses a 'real risk' in Birmingham's May council elections, fearing a 'coalition of chaos' could take control of the city.
The State Pension will rise by 4.8% from April 2026 under the triple lock, giving some older pensioners an extra £439 annually, but not everyone qualifies for the full increase.
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The Conservative leader at Birmingham Council warns voters that Reform UK poses a 'real risk' in the upcoming election, with all 101 seats contested on May 7. He argues Reform lacks experience and could lead to a 'coalition of chaos'.
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Explosive claims emerge that Birmingham City Council planning officers resigned amid allegations of improper pressure and bullying over the handling of the Druids Heath regeneration scheme, with a financial viability report revealing a multi-million pound
Accrington Market Hall reopens in November with a new manager search. Council invests in sports grants, play areas, and events, while implementing HMO regulations to protect housing standards.
Royal Mail's new solar-powered postboxes, hailed as the 'biggest redesign in 175 years,' face widespread customer criticism for technical failures and usability issues.
The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed that state pension and benefit payments due on Good Friday or Easter Monday 2026 will be paid early on April 2.
Birmingham councillors from all parties have called for urgent action to protect voters and candidates from intimidation, abuse, and threats ahead of the city council elections on May 7. Incidents include gangs outside polling stations, slashed tyres, and
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Planners have unanimously approved a massive industrial and warehousing development at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone, promising a jobs bonanza and including a bus link provision.
Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of Defense, claims Iran's missile capabilities pose a global threat, specifically noting London's proximity. Conflicting reports emerge about recent missile tests.
Wakefield Council has ordered Sleep Factory in Ossett to tear down an unauthorized factory extension after a planning inspector dismissed its appeal, citing highway safety risks from HGV deliveries.
Money expert Martin Lewis warns hundreds of thousands could be in wrong council tax band. He advises two crucial checks before challenging your valuation.
A petition with over 116,000 signatures calls for doubling the HMRC Personal Tax Allowance to £25,140 for state pensioners, triggering a parliamentary debate.
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The Department for Work and Pensions confirms a £44 monthly uplift for state pensioners born between 1953 and 1960, effective April 2026, as part of a 4.8% triple lock increase.
