Solihull Care Home Conversion Decision Looms
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.
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HMRC Urges Parents Under £80k to Claim Child Benefit
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.
Gloucester Christmas Lights Remain Up in March
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.
Academy Trust to Face Council Grilling After Teacher Strikes
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.
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Dudley Council Approves Support for Struggling Pubs
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.
Universal Credit: £608 Monthly Boost for Larger Families
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 Council Tax Increases 4.99% for 2026/27
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
Trump's Most Powerful Weapon for Election Victory
An analysis reveals Donald Trump's key strategy, described as his most powerful weapon, which could secure his path to winning the upcoming election, based on recent political developments.
Walsall Community Independents Group Launches for Elections
A new political group, Walsall Community Independents, has been formed by former Labour leader Aftab Nawaz to distinguish progressive independent candidates ahead of the May local elections, where all 60 council seats are contested.
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Rachel Reeves Clarifies Tax for State Pensioners in 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pensioners with no other income will not pay tax, despite OBR projections of 600,000 being drawn into the tax system this year.
Rossendale Council Gets New Planning Applications
Rossendale Borough Council has registered several planning applications, including householder extensions, security fencing, and a change of use to a five-bedroom HMO in Bacup.
Royal Mail Stamp Prices to Increase from April 7
Royal Mail has confirmed stamp prices will rise again next month, with first-class stamps increasing by 10p to £1.80 and second-class stamps going up by 4p to 91p from April 7.
BBC: Licence Fee Can No Longer Sustain Public Service Mission
The BBC has declared the current licence fee system outdated and unsustainable, calling for urgent reform ahead of its Royal Charter expiration in 2027. With only 80% of households now paying, the corporation warns of a structural funding crisis.
State Pension Rates to Rise from April, Confirms Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a significant increase in state pension payments under triple lock rules, with millions of over-65s set to receive higher amounts starting in April.
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Weekend Voting Trials: Biggest Election Change in 150 Years
The Government has announced trials allowing weekend voting and ballot casting in shopping centres during May's local elections, aiming to modernize the democratic process.
Solihull Leader Calls for Honest Election Campaign
Council leader Karen Grinsell urges candidates to avoid personal attacks and unrealistic promises in the upcoming local elections, where all 51 seats are contested.
Wolverhampton Job Centre to Become Shops, Hotel and Flats
City of Wolverhampton Council approves regeneration scheme to convert vacant former job centre into four shops, 28 flats and a 20-room basement hotel, bringing significant investment to the city centre.
Hotspur Press Demolition and Rebuild Plan Approved
Manchester's Hotspur Press, a Georgian mill damaged by fire, will be demolished and reconstructed with replicated facades for a student accommodation project, following council approval.
UK Family Stranded in Dubai Says Government Failed Them
A mother from Middlesbrough claims the British government has abandoned her family in Dubai after Iranian missile strikes cancelled their flight, leaving them traumatized and financially strained.
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Starmer Deploys Typhoons and Evacuation Flights in Middle East
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed the deployment of four Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar and initiated evacuation flights for British nationals amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
BBC May Cut TV Licence Fee If More People Pay
The BBC has proposed lowering the annual TV licence fee if public payment compliance increases, as part of its response to the Government's Charter Review. Currently £174.50, rising to £180 in April, the fee could see reductions to support affordability.
BBC May Cut TV Licence Fee to Boost Household Payments
The BBC is considering reducing the annual TV licence fee from £180 as part of a strategy to increase payment compliance among UK households, following a government consultation.
BBC Proposes Scrapping Licence Fee in Charter Review
The BBC has published a 100-page response to the government's Charter Review, warning the licence fee can no longer sustain its public service mission and proposing a new universal funding model.
Preston Shopping Centre Demolished for Regeneration
St John's Shopping Centre in Preston, open since 1965, will be demolished to make way for three high-rise buildings with apartments, commercial units, and an NHS facility.
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Beatrice and Eugenie May Miss Major Royal Ceremonies
King Charles reportedly believes the princesses' presence at upcoming events could harm the Royal Family's image, with expectations they'll skip Commonwealth Day and Trooping the Colour.
Reform UK Councillor Suspended Over Aggression Allegations
Councillor Graham Eardley, Walsall's only Reform UK representative, has been suspended pending an investigation into allegations of aggressive behavior toward a female volunteer.
UK Trainer Detained in Dubai Prompts Foreign Office Warning
The Foreign Office has updated travel guidance for Dubai after a 25-year-old British personal trainer was detained on drug charges, highlighting severe penalties.
Government Plans to Lower Voting Age to 16
The Government has announced plans to lower the voting age to 16 for national elections, aiming to give young people a voice as the 'future of the country'. The Representation of the People Bill also introduces automatic voter registration and tighter rul
UK Withdraws Embassy Staff from Bahrain Over Security
The Foreign Office is temporarily withdrawing some staff and dependents from Bahrain due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, while the UK deploys a warship to the region.
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Walsall Council Tax Hike Sparks Fury Over Cuts and Rising Bills
Walsall councillors approved a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27 amid warnings of service cuts and unfair comparisons to London. Independent councillor Pete Smith criticized the lack of debate and highlighted growing arrears in deprived wards.
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