Heating Oil Support: £35 Per Household from April 1
The UK government announces a £50 million heating oil support package through the new Crisis and Resilience Fund, with £35 per household for 1.5 million homes starting April 1.
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Dudley Lib Dems Pledge Zero-Interest Loans for Green Homes
Dudley's Liberal Democrats have launched their local election manifesto, featuring a pledge for zero-interest loans to make homes greener, alongside promises on potholes, climate action, and community safety.
Solihull MP Opposes 285-Home Plan on Bentley Heath Farmland
Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti objects to a proposal for 285 new homes on agricultural land in Bentley Heath, citing green belt concerns and infrastructure issues.
Local Media Strategy Announced to Support Community Journalism
The government's new Local Media Strategy recognizes the vital role of local journalism in democracy, but industry leaders argue more support is needed to sustain this essential civic infrastructure.
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Foreign Office Issues New UAE Travel Update Amid Iran War
The UK Foreign Office has updated its guidance for British nationals in Dubai and the UAE as tensions escalate in the Middle East, including pausing a flight registration scheme.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'Made Offer He Can't Refuse'
Royal author Tom Bower alleges Buckingham Palace sent an emissary to Sandringham to ask Andrew to voluntarily renounce his place in the line of succession, describing it as an offer the former prince cannot refuse.
DWP Chief: Labour MPs Should Back Benefit Reforms
Pat McFadden argues public wants welfare system to promote work and value for money, as new cuts target youth unemployment with apprenticeship grants.
Rachel Reeves Updates on State Pension Tax Before Triple Lock Hike
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reassured state pensioners that those relying solely on the new state pension will not face income tax during this Parliament, despite upcoming Triple Lock increases potentially pushing some into taxable territory.
Universal Credit Changes: Three Major April Updates
The Department for Work and Pensions announces significant Universal Credit modifications starting April, including removal of the two-child benefit cap and an above-inflation payment increase, while reducing health top-ups for new claimants.
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Starmer Extends Fuel Duty Cut to September
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces the fuel duty cut extension until September, introduces Fuel Finder tool, and discusses Middle East tensions impacting energy costs.
Starmer's £53m Heating Oil Support and Energy Bill Caps
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a £53 million cost of living package for heating oil users, alongside energy bill caps and fuel duty extensions amid Middle East tensions.
DWP Checks Pensioners' Bank Accounts for Two Benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions is using new powers to verify Winter Fuel Payment and Pension Credit awards through bank account checks, sparking privacy concerns from civil liberties groups.
£150 Energy Bill Discount for Benefit Claimants Extended
The Government has extended the Warm Home Discount scheme, providing a £150 energy bill reduction to around six million low-income households this winter.
£225 Winter Bonus for Eligible State Pensioners in Tandridge
Tandridge Council announces one-off £225 payments for state pensioners and other vulnerable groups through the Winter Support Scheme, funded by the DWP's Household Support Fund.
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Rachel Reeves Announces £200 Cost-of-Living Support Payments
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has launched the Crisis and Resilience Fund, offering emergency cash payments to households struggling with essentials like food and energy bills from April.
State Pension Age May Hit 75 as Birth Rates Fall
A new report from the Centre for Social Justice urges the Labour government to address declining birth rates to prevent the state pension age from rising substantially to 75 by 2039.
Starmer Announces Support for Households Amid Energy Crisis
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will hold a press conference on Monday to announce tens of millions in support for 1.7 million households affected by rising energy bills driven by Middle East conflicts.
HMRC Child Benefit Block: 24,000 Cases Under NAO Investigation
The National Audit Office launches an inquiry into HMRC's anti-fraud system that incorrectly suspended child benefit payments for thousands of families using faulty travel data.
Birmingham High Street Decade-Long Demolition Plan Unveiled
A major redevelopment proposal for Birmingham's High Street could see a hotel, GP surgery with 17,789 patients, and multiple shops demolished over ten years to make way for 2,000 new homes and commercial spaces.
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Jewellery Quarter Redevelopment Faces Character Concerns
Plans for 269 apartments in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter return to planners amid councillor worries about incremental loss of area character. Decision deferred to March 19 meeting.
Birmingham Council Sells Seven Properties at March Auction
Birmingham City Council is auctioning seven assets, including land, a community centre, and commercial units, on March 26. Key lots feature prime locations in Edgbaston, Lozells, and Hockley.
Catalyst Business Park Plan for Widnes Waterfront Jobs
Ambitious plans for Catalyst Business Park in Widnes could create up to 3,367 jobs across 96 acres, transforming the waterfront area with 1.8 million sq ft of commercial space.
Council Tax Loophole: 1993 Freeze Favors Large Property Owners
Walsall Council reveals a council tax loophole where properties expanded since 1993 pay lower rates, as bills rise by 4.99% for 2026/27. Councillors call for reform to address unfairness in the system.
UK Tourists Warned About Kuwait Exit Permit Requirements
The Foreign Office has updated travel guidance for Kuwait, warning British nationals they may need exit permits to leave the country amid Middle East tensions.
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PIP Assessment Changes from April Risk One Million Claimants
The Labour government is increasing face-to-face PIP assessments from 6% to 30% starting April, potentially affecting over one million claimants as part of a £1.9 billion savings plan.
Couple Must Remove £4,500 Fence After Losing Planning Appeal
A retired couple in Bolton have been ordered to dismantle their £4,500 privacy fence after their planning appeal was rejected by the council, which deemed it incompatible with the area's character.
HMRC to Dock State Pensions £34 Monthly Over Fuel Payment
State pensioners face £34 monthly deductions from HMRC if they don't opt out of Winter Fuel Payment by April 1, with experts warning of double repayments for high earners.
Dudley Council's £7m Sick Pay Bill Amid Burnout Claims
Dudley Council faces a £6.9m cost for staff sick days, with mental health issues and work-related stress cited as leading causes. Councillors debate the impact of budget cuts on employee wellbeing.
Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Questions Leader's Status
US President Donald Trump has publicly declined Iran's ceasefire plea, stating the proposed terms were insufficient. In an NBC interview, he also cast doubt on the health of Iran's new Supreme Leader.
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Cyprus Residents Fearful, UK Tourists Warned Amid Conflict
People in Cyprus express fear over inadequate bomb shelters as the country faces fallout from the Middle East conflict, with officials admitting poor preparedness.
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