Birmingham City Council reveals detailed plans to transform the notorious St Martin's Queensway tunnel, including shared road space, improved lighting, and anti-social behavior reduction measures starting in early 2029.
The Mayor of Rossendale reflects on a busy February, attending Holocaust Memorial Day, school awards, charity balls, and community events across Lancashire.
Hannah Spencer of the Green Party has secured victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election after a tense three-way contest, with Labour falling to third place behind Reform UK. The result marks a significant political shift in the constituency.
Blackpool Council has unanimously approved plans for a 1,742sqm storage and distribution centre at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone, creating jobs and consolidating operations for Roofing Supplies Group.
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Passions flared at Dudley Council's budget meeting as councillors exchanged heated blows over spending proposals, with the mayor struggling to maintain order amid procedural confusion.
Councillor David Wilkes has left the Labour Party to join right-wing group Advance UK, marking his third political affiliation change since being elected as a Conservative in 2022.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will address Parliament with the Spring Statement, focusing on economic forecasts and fiscal stability, while facing calls for student loan reforms and High Street support.
Thorbjørn Jagland, former Norwegian Prime Minister, was rushed to hospital following severe stress from corruption charges linked to Jeffrey Epstein. His lawyer denies suicide attempt claims.
Labour councillors defend their record as opposition predicts end to their reign in Birmingham City Council. All 101 seats up for grabs in May election amid budget turmoil and bins strike.
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The Labour Party government alerts over 750,000 young adults born before 2012 to claim an average of £2,200 each from unclaimed Child Trust Fund accounts.
From February 25, 2026, dual British nationals must present a valid British passport or pay £589 for a certificate of entitlement when traveling to the UK, as new Electronic Travel Authorisation requirements take effect.
Birmingham City Council's Labour leadership failed to pass its annual budget, forcing adjournment and emergency negotiations ahead of a legal deadline, revealing deep internal divisions and political uncertainty.
Sandwell Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, raising the average Band D bill by £111. The budget includes investments in roads, parks, CCTV, and recycling centers, alongside £8m in cuts and savings.
Councillor Prish Sharma has left the ruling Conservative group on Solihull Council to join Reform UK, becoming the fourth defector. The move comes ahead of crucial local elections and budget meetings.
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Trafford Council wins High Court ruling against developer Peel NRE over £5.4 million infrastructure contributions for industrial development on former landfill site in Carrington.
Labour MP Cat Eccles confirms she will not stand for re-election as a Dudley councillor in May, following criticism over her 36% attendance record at council meetings.
Campaigners argue Chancellor Rachel Reeves missed a chance to raise £12.5bn by taxing huge bank profits, opting instead for stealth taxes that squeeze ordinary workers financially.
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals that nearly 80% of the recent increase in Universal Credit claimants stems from transfers from older benefits like income support, with total UK claimants reaching approximately 8.6 million by late 2025.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed a £117 annual reduction in energy bills for millions of UK households, effective from April, as part of Labour's cost-of-living relief measures.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves' promised £150 energy saving has been partially eroded by rising infrastructure costs, despite a 7% drop in the Ofgem price cap. The actual reduction falls short of initial targets.
Plans for 269 apartments in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter have been deferred after a councillor warned the development could 'chip away' at the area's historic character. The scheme proposes retaining a Grade II listed building.
Millions of state pensioners will receive updated tax codes from HMRC to recover winter fuel payments from those with incomes over £35,000, following a rule change by the Labour government.
Unison's general secretary Andrea Egan calls on Birmingham City Council to resolve the 14-month bin strike and pass a lawful budget, citing government funding increases and commissioner failures.
Birmingham City Council's budget debate erupted into a fiery clash over the city's reputation, with Labour leader hailing a 'thriving powerhouse' while opposition branded it a 'cesspit of Europe' amid financial turmoil.
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The DWP has issued a warning to millions of claimants about its three main powers for bank account checks under new fraud laws. A consultation on strict rules ends February 27, with £45 billion overpaid since the pandemic.
A dramatic Birmingham City Council budget meeting was adjourned amid protests over the ongoing bins strike, with opposition councillors slamming Labour's leadership and claims of 'cat-sized rats' in rubbish piles.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledges to stand candidates in all 101 Birmingham City Council seats, claiming the party has a 'really good chance' of winning control in May's local elections.
Sean Gorman's appeal against Gloucester City Council's enforcement notice has been dismissed by a planning inspector, who upheld the order to remove unauthorized residential flats from his agricultural land.
Birmingham's reputation became a heated battleground as council budget plans sparked intense debate, with leaders clashing over whether the city is a thriving powerhouse or a European cesspit.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced new financial rules affecting state pensioners with incomes exceeding £35,000. These individuals will see deductions from their payments as HMRC recovers Winter Fuel Payments they no longer qualify for.
