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Hyndburn Council's Latest Planning Applications: Extensions, HMO, and Church Closure

Hyndburn Council's Latest Planning Applications

Hyndburn Borough Council has registered new planning applications, including a house extension in Great Harwood, a church closure in Accrington, and a change to a House in Multiple Occupation.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves Rules Out Universal Energy Bill Support for Households

Reeves Rules Out Universal Energy Bill Support

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that any future government support for energy bills will be targeted, not universal, citing fiscal responsibility and criticism of previous Conservative policies.

Birmingham Council Honors Late Councillor Waseem Zaffar with Heartfelt Tributes

Council Tributes to Late Councillor Waseem Zaffar

Councillors across Birmingham paid formal tribute to Lozells representative Waseem Zaffar, who died suddenly earlier this year. Colleagues remembered his dedication to community, environmental advocacy, and family.

BBC TV Licence Fees Increase from April 2026 for Millions of Households

BBC TV Licence Fees Rise from April 2026

The annual cost of a standard colour TV licence will rise to £180, while black-and-white licences increase to £60.50. Discounts for blind individuals remain, and payment plans are available.

DWP Issues State Pension Update Letters to All Pensioners Born Before 1960

DWP Sends Pension Letters to Those Born Before 1960

The Department for Work and Pensions is contacting state pensioners aged 66 and over with updated payment details ahead of an April uplift. New rates will see weekly pensions increase under the triple-lock system.

HMRC Confirms Early £104 Child Benefit Payments Before Easter

Early £104 Child Benefit Payments Before Easter

HM Revenue and Customs has announced that some Child Benefit claimants will receive their £104 payments earlier in April due to Easter bank holidays, with a 3.8% rate increase also coming.

Royal Mail Delivery Delays Hit West Midlands Postcodes Amid Staff Shortages

Royal Mail Delays Hit West Midlands Postcodes

Royal Mail has announced delivery delays affecting multiple West Midlands postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. The disruptions come as stamp prices are set to rise next month.

Dudley Council's Hyper-Local Plan Wins Approval to Transform Governance

Dudley Council's Hyper-Local Plan Wins Approval

Dudley Council's hyper-local reorganization plan has been approved by scrutiny committee members, aiming to distribute resources across five townships and restore local heritage identities.

Independent Alliance Targets Labour in Birmingham Council Elections

Independent Alliance Targets Labour in Birmingham Council

A coalition of independent candidates, including pro-Gaza activists and former Labour supporters, has formed to challenge Labour's dominance in Birmingham's upcoming council elections. They aim to secure seats across key constituencies.

Royal Mail Delays Hit 12 Birmingham Postcodes Today: Full List

Royal Mail Delays Hit 12 Birmingham Postcodes

Royal Mail has issued a service disruption warning affecting 12 Birmingham postcodes today due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. The delays come as stamp prices are set to rise next month.

HMRC to Issue Early £174 Child Benefit Payments on April 2

HMRC Early £174 Child Benefit Payments on April 2

UK households will receive surprise £174 Child Benefit payments on April 2, five days early due to the Easter bank holiday. HMRC confirms the schedule change and provides guidance on payment dates and rates.

DWP Ends Cash Payments March 31, New Crisis Fund to Launch April 1

DWP Ends Cash Payments, New Crisis Fund Launches April 1

The Department for Work and Pensions is closing its Household Support Fund on March 31, with a new Crisis and Resilience Fund set to begin on April 1. Eligible households can still apply for up to £300 in support before the deadline.

Starmer Convenes Emergency Economic Summit Amid Middle East Crisis

Starmer Calls Emergency Meeting on Economic Fallout

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer chairs emergency Cobra meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey to address economic risks from Middle East conflict, focusing on inflation, energy security, and supply chains.

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