Controversial activist Akhmed Yakoob was interviewed by West Midlands Police following a demonstration where an Israeli flag was set alight and anti-Israel chants were heard. He claims no charges were filed and defends the actions as not criminal.
Manchester City Council unveils a major regeneration blueprint for Water Street, featuring four skyscrapers, a 6.5-acre park, and affordable homes to revitalize a disconnected industrial area near Castlefield.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the £150 Warm Home Discount for 2026, extending support to millions more households, including all Universal Credit claimants, to help with winter energy bills.
The BBC warns its current funding model is unsustainable as 94% of adults use services monthly but only 80% pay the £180 licence fee, with reforms potentially affecting more households.
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The UK Foreign Office has issued new travel guidance for the UAE and Dubai, urging British nationals to register for government flights amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses concerns over rising oil prices and market turmoil from the Middle East conflict, promising to protect UK households from financial fallout.
John Profumo, the British politician whose 1963 affair with Christine Keeler sparked a major Cold War scandal, passed away in 2006 at age 91, marking a somber historical note.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism as frozen tax thresholds will push over 600,000 pensioners into income tax by 2027, targeting those with modest private pensions.
Dudley Council has approved 68 new homes on an industrial estate despite Canal and River Trust warnings about potential damage to a canal embankment that could cause major flooding.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has initiated its Third State Pension Age Review, with the Labour government considering adjustments based on new life expectancy evidence and independent reports.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under fire as frozen tax bands will force 600,000 more pensioners to pay income tax this year, with critics calling it an unfair 'stealth tax' on retirees.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms the Household Support Fund will conclude on March 31, with a new Crisis Resilience Fund launching afterward for eligible households in England.
The UK Government has announced a £117 reduction in annual energy bills for typical households starting April, though Middle East tensions could threaten future savings.
Coventry City Council has unanimously approved plans to demolish the abandoned Allesley Hotel, making way for 55 new properties including houses and flats, despite some traffic noise concerns.
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The UK Foreign Office has issued new travel guidance for Dubai and the UAE, urging stranded British nationals to register for government-assisted flights home due to severe travel disruptions caused by escalating Middle East tensions.
The Copthorne Hotel in Birmingham's Paradise development has avoided demolition for decades, standing as a polarising 1980s relic amid modern transformations, with financial issues now delaying its fate.
The UK Government has extended the Household Support Fund, offering vouchers for supermarkets and energy bills to households not on DWP benefits but facing financial hardship.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed new state pension rates for 2026/27, with the triple lock policy ensuring a £575 yearly increase for the full pension and £440 for the basic version from April.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces scrapping of two-child benefit cap, delivering significant monthly increases for larger families as part of Labour's child poverty strategy.
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Labour MP Rupa Huq has raised alarm about a potential 'Dieselgate 2' scandal involving defeat devices in diesel vehicles, urging government action on emissions investigations.
The UK Foreign Office has issued updated travel guidance for Turkey, warning of risks near borders with Iran and Syria amid regional instability.
Solihull planners will decide next week on a controversial proposal for a 92-home estate on green belt land in Berkswell village, with 40% affordable housing and significant local objections.
Solihull Council planners are set to decide whether Jubilee Gardens Care Centre in Smiths Wood should be converted into 28 apartments, despite objections from MP Liam Byrne and local residents.
HMRC is reminding UK parents earning less than £80,000 annually to claim Child Benefit, which provides weekly payments and builds National Insurance credits for State Pension eligibility.
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Gloucester city centre's Christmas decorations are still hanging in early March, with council officials citing storage problems as the cause. The lights are expected to be removed next week.
Warwickshire councillors plan to question academy trust bosses following staff strikes over proposed redundancies. The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, which runs 20 Midlands schools, faces scrutiny over financial management.
Dudley Council has approved a motion to provide financial and planning support for struggling pubs, including lobbying the government for tax cuts and enhanced protections.
Labour's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap will see Universal Credit claimants with four children receive an extra £608 per month, providing significant cost-of-living relief.
Birmingham City Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, affecting residents differently based on location and property band. Council leader John Cotton defended the decision while opposition councillors criticized the administration
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