Staffordshire County Council remains without a permanent leader after a heated meeting where members accused each other of racism and 'hurtful' social media comments. Reform UK administration faces internal turmoil.
The Department for Work and Pensions is set to enforce strict daily £300 penalties for non-compliance on Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit claimants as part of a Labour-led crackdown on benefit fraud and error.
Hyndburn Mayor Josh Allen pays tribute to the late Councillor Marlene Haworth, reflects on school visits, royal engagements, and promotes upcoming charity ball for local causes.
Senior Labour councillor Jamie Tennant investigated after complaint he made abusive comments to 19-year-old Conservative opponent during election count. Councillor has been 'spoken to' and 'reminded of party values'.
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Rossendale Borough Council leader Alyson Barnes encourages residents and businesses to participate in a government consultation on replacing Lancashire's two-tier council system with unitary authorities to improve efficiency and services.
Solihull Council planners have approved retrospective permission for the Brickmakers Arms to retain its fence, outdoor bar, and big screen, overturning officer advice after a lengthy saga.
Dudley Conservatives have launched their local election campaign, aiming to secure overall council control while challenging Reform UK's influence. Group leader Patrick Harley emphasized hard work and voter turnout as crucial for May's elections.
Plans for a major business park and 100 homes near the M1 in Wakefield have been rejected by councillors due to severe traffic impact concerns, despite promises of 700 jobs.
A Florida judge has scheduled the trial for Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC to begin in February 2027, regarding a 2024 Panorama episode.
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A widespread council tax error has resulted in approximately 400,000 UK households overpaying on their bills, with many owed substantial refunds. Experts urge homeowners to check their tax bands, as valuations may be decades out of date.
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging people on six specific benefits to claim their £150 Warm Home Discount before the February 27 deadline. Eligible households will receive this support annually until 2030/2031.
The Department for Work and Pensions gains new powers to suspend driving licenses from Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit claimants owing over £1,000 in welfare debts.
The Department for Work and Pensions is raising the state pension age from 66 to 67 starting April, with experts warning it will catch many retirees off guard and create income gaps.
The government will debate a petition-backed proposal to double the HMRC Personal Tax-Free Allowance to £25,000, with 100,000 signatures forcing parliamentary discussion ahead of the Spring Statement.
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The Department for Work and Pensions is expanding intensive bank account monitoring powers to Pension Credit claimants, raising concerns about targeting elderly pensioners and potential overreach.
The Department for Work and Pensions receives new authority under Labour government legislation to directly deduct funds from benefits claimants' accounts following a mandatory 28-day notification period aimed at reducing fraud.
The Department for Work and Pensions will require banks to provide bank statements and salary details of benefits claimants under new powers to combat fraud and recover debts.
Flintshire County Council has secured a national award for its Bereavement Services for the second consecutive year, recognized as the top performer in Cemetery and Crematorium Services by APSE.
The Department for Work and Pensions has been given extensive new powers to check bank accounts of benefit claimants to combat fraud, but a watchdog warns of overreach risks and trust issues.
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Plans have been submitted to convert the Barnardo's superstore at Princess Alice Retail Park into a 24/7 Gym Group outlet, potentially creating a second location in Sutton Coldfield.
The century-old Philadelphia Miners Welfare Institute in Herrington Burn will be renovated into contemporary office space for national driving school operator Pass n Go, preserving its industrial heritage.
Dudley Council's Conservative leadership pulled a 4.8% rent hike vote from full council, moving it to cabinet after admitting they lacked support. Labour councillors accuse them of denying tenants transparency.
New legislation empowers the Department for Work and Pensions to compel banks to provide three months of statements from benefit claimants' accounts to verify eligibility and prevent fraud.
Perry Barr MP Ayoub Khan caused laughter in Parliament with a quip about rubbish 'beneath my nose' during PMQs, prompting Reform UK's Richard Tice to respond 'easy tiger'.
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The Department for Work and Pensions gains new powers to access joint accounts and cryptocurrency under a recently passed bill, amid concerns over safeguards and public trust.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has acknowledged the need to resolve the ongoing Birmingham bins strike after being pressed during PMQs. The industrial action has now entered its second year with workers voting to extend it until September.
A petition calling for a doubled personal tax allowance for state pensioners, raising it to over £25,000, is nearing the 100,000 signatures required for parliamentary debate. The proposal targets tax relief for retirees while ensuring wealthier pensioners
The UK Statistics Authority has ruled that Chancellor Rachel Reeves should have been clearer about the impact of her business rate changes, which could raise costs for pubs despite a lower multiplier.
The Department for Work and Pensions is implementing new bank account checks with a multi-stage process, including sending letters to suspected benefit fraud cases before any funds are seized, following a critical Public Affairs Committee report.
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Esther Baker has been charged with four counts of perverting justice over false sexual abuse claims against former politicians and officials. A six to eight week trial is scheduled for March 2027.
