Hyndburn Mourns Marlene Haworth, Celebrates Community
The community reflects on the legacy of former councillor Marlene Haworth, while engaging in charity walks, school events, and a mayoral charity ball to support local causes.
Category : Politics
Rossendale Budget Targets Poverty and Regeneration
Rossendale Borough Council has approved a new budget for 2026-2028, leveraging government funding to invest in anti-poverty measures, homelessness prevention, and local regeneration projects.
Tory Chairman: Reform UK Could Influence Dudley Election
Conservative Party chairman Kevin Hollinrake expresses concern that Reform UK could split the vote in Dudley's local elections, potentially impacting the council's balance of power.
Passport Office Urges Parents to Renew Child Passports
HM Passport Office issues a £74 warning to parents, urging them to renew children's passports early for 2026 travel. Online applications cost £61.50, with processing taking three weeks.
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DWP Can Now Suspend Licenses for Benefit Claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions has been granted controversial new powers to suspend driving licenses and access bank accounts of individuals on Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit as part of a benefit fraud crackdown.
UK Issues 'Exceptional' Travel Warning for Israel and Palestine
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Israel and Palestine amid escalating Gulf tensions, urging British nationals facing urgent circumstances to seek assistance.
UK Withdraws Staff from Iraq, Issues Travel Warning
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advice for Iraq, temporarily withdrawing some staff and urging British nationals to leave via Saudi Arabia with specific passport guidance.
Ex-Juror Slams 'Ludicrous' Jury System as Government Plans Changes
An ex-juror shares insights on government proposals to reduce jury trials for minor crimes, calling the unanimous verdict requirement 'ludicrous' while discussing court backlogs and judicial alternatives.
Martin Lewis: Council Tax Slashed to £0 for Certain Conditions
Financial expert Martin Lewis highlights the Severe Mental Impairment discount, allowing eligible individuals with conditions like dementia to reduce council tax bills significantly, with one case securing a £6,000 refund.
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Reeves Under Pressure Over Fuel Duty Hike Amid Middle East Crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to scrap a planned fuel duty increase in September as Middle East tensions drive up petrol prices, with millions of households at risk of higher costs.
BBC TV Licence Refunds: £174 Payouts Within 21 Days
UK households paying the BBC TV Licence fee can claim refunds of £174.50 ahead of the April price hike to £180. Seven valid reasons for refunds include equipment no longer in use, duplicate licences, or the death of a licence holder.
Royal Mail Delays Hit 88 UK Postcodes
Royal Mail has issued an apology as 88 postcodes face delivery delays due to issues at mail centres in Chelmsford and Norwich, with a full list of affected areas provided.
Birmingham Mum Stuck in Kuwait with Child Amid Conflict
A Birmingham mother and her three-year-old daughter are stranded in Kuwait during Middle East tensions, having fled their 7th-floor apartment for safety with limited guidance from authorities.
Historic Birmingham Surgery May Become 21-Bed Hotel
Plans have been submitted to convert a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts style medical building in Kings Norton into a hotel with 21 guest bedrooms, preserving its historic features.
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Court to Decide Fate of 765 Yeovil Homes in Judicial Review
A judicial review at Bristol Crown Court will determine the future of a 765-home development in Yeovil, with a local action group crowdfunding £15,000 for legal costs.
Gary Neville's Kendals District Plan for Manchester City Centre
Gary Neville's Relentless Developments announces Kendals District, a new city-centre neighbourhood anchored by the historic Kendal Milne building retrofit, featuring offices, hotel, and public spaces.
Billericay Students' Questions Debated in Westminster
Year 12 students from Mayflower High School participated in Sixth Form Question Time at Westminster Abbey, with their questions on religion in politics and youth voting selected for debate among a panel, enhancing their political education.
Unite Cuts Labour Funding by £580k on Strike Anniversary
The Unite union has voted to reduce its Labour Party affiliation fees by 40% (£580,000) exactly one year after Birmingham's bin strikes began, citing anger over the party's treatment of city refuse workers.
DfE Meeting on Controversial Walsall Free School Project
The Department for Education has scheduled a drop-in consultation meeting for residents concerned about the new free school planned for Reedswood Park in Walsall, following significant opposition over environmental impact and access issues.
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Starmer Reviews Fuel Duty Hike as Iran Conflict Escalates
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed a review of the planned September fuel duty increase, citing the escalating conflict in Iran and its impact on cost-of-living pressures for UK households.
State Pensioners Face £12,570 Tax Warning
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms tax thresholds remain frozen, pushing 600,000 pensioners into income tax by 2026-27, with numbers expected to rise to one million.
Sheffield's Cole Brothers Store Gets Redevelopment Green Light
Sheffield City Council has approved plans to transform the former Cole Brothers department store into a mixed-use leisure, retail, and workspace hub, led by Urban Splash.
UK Travel Advice Updated for Turkey, Dubai, Greece, Cyprus
The UK Foreign Office has issued new travel guidance for multiple countries, including Turkey, the UAE, Greece, and Cyprus, amid ongoing regional conflict. Updates highlight specific risks and safety measures for British nationals.
Council Tax Freeze Call on Birmingham Bin Strike Anniversary
A pressure group demands Birmingham City Council freeze council tax to compensate residents for a year of bin strike disruption, as industrial action continues with no resolution in sight.
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Mandelson Files Published Today by Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer publishes initial documents on Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to Washington, amid vetting questions and Epstein links.
Birmingham Bins Strike: One Year On, No End in Sight
The Birmingham bins strike has reached a grim one-year milestone, with ongoing industrial action causing widespread disruption. Council leader John Cotton cites decades of service failures, while Unite union disputes pay cuts. The strike's future remains
State Pensioners Face Certain HMRC Tax Letters
Frozen personal allowance under Labour government threatens to drag retirees into tax system via fiscal drag, with state pension rising to just £22 below threshold.
MP Joins Forces Scheme, Highlights Women Veterans
Lisa Smart MP marks International Women's Day by joining the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme, highlighting the 341 women veterans in her constituency and 16,300 serving women in the UK Regular Armed Forces.
DWP Denies Pension Payments to Mixed-Age Couples
Mixed-age couples face benefit denial as DWP rules force them onto Universal Credit until both partners reach state pension age, impacting financial support.
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Council Backs Rebuilding of Warehouses Destroyed in Fire
City of Wolverhampton Council has approved plans to rebuild three industrial units at Atlas Trading Estate in Bradley, destroyed by a massive blaze in January 2024 that required 70 firefighters.
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