The annual TV licence fee will increase by £5.50 to £180 from April 2026, with new iPlayer enforcement measures. Free licences remain for eligible over-75s and discounts for care homes and blind residents.
The annual TV licence fee will increase to £180 from April 1st, though over-75s on Pension Credit, students, blind individuals, and care home residents may qualify for free or reduced rates.
ITV's Good Morning Britain paused its regular programming today for a significant update regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, following his name appearing in newly released Epstein documents from US authorities.
The BBC TV Licence fee sees contrasting changes: black and white licences drop to £60.50 annually while colour licences rise to £180 for 2026/27, with further inflation-linked increases planned.
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UK households can legally reduce their BBC TV Licence bill to £0 before the April price hike to £180 by meeting specific criteria and understanding the rules.
Convicted terrorist turned independent candidate Shahid Butt welcomes Sharon Osbourne's potential challenge in Sparkhill council elections while discussing his controversial past and political views.
The annual BBC TV licence fee will increase to £180 from April 1st, a £5.50 rise. This adjustment aligns with inflation and supports the ongoing Charter Review.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces new Crisis and Resilience Fund offering £200 emergency payments to all households struggling with essentials like food and energy bills.
Worcestershire County Council is distributing £300 payments to eligible residents on specific DWP benefits as part of the Household Support Fund. Applications require evidence submission.
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State pensioners in Worcestershire can apply for up to £300 in financial assistance through the DWP Household Support Fund to help with energy and water debts during the ongoing Cost of Living crisis.
Walsall Council is set to approve a £1m payment and 125-year lease for a new £50m free school in Reedswood Park woodland, despite environmental concerns and alternative site suggestions.
The Department for Work and Pensions is providing £300 payments to eligible residents in Worcestershire through the Household Support Fund, targeting those on specific benefits with low income.
Sandwell Council has refused a proposal to convert a three-bed house in Bell End, Rowley Regis, into a nursery, citing disruptive extensions and inadequate parking as key issues.
Work is set to begin on Bristol's tallest building, an 18-storey co-living tower and 28-storey student block that will surpass Castle Park View in height.
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Dudley councillors will debate a report detailing plans to regenerate retail centres, with government funding of £20m for neighbourhood schemes to boost local economies.
Over 100,000 British state pensioners living in Canada will not receive the Triple Lock increase this year due to the lack of a reciprocal pension agreement between the UK and Canada.
Over 1.5 million winter heating payments have been distributed in Scotland, replacing the DWP's Winter Fuel Payment with a higher rate for pensioners and vulnerable households.
Former Health Secretary Sir Jeremy Hunt argues the Lucy Letby case demonstrates why the UK must not restore capital punishment, citing potential judicial errors and ongoing NHS maternity care concerns.
King Charles has proclaimed Monday, June 15, 2026, as a public holiday in Scotland to celebrate the national team's return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years.
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X Factor star Chico Slimani has publicly endorsed Sharon Osbourne's potential political run for Birmingham City Council, praising her as a 'no nonsense' leader.
Birmingham City Council has applied for a six-month injunction to restrict protest activities supporting bin strikes, with potential two-year prison sentences for breaches.
The Department for Work and Pensions faces parliamentary questioning over proposed legal changes to expand claimant data sharing with local councils across England.
The Department for Work and Pensions faces severe criticism for failing to fix Carer's Allowance flaws despite a six-year-old promise, with MPs accusing officials of a damaging culture.
West Midlands Police call for licence review at The Garden Bar after discovering unreported late-night brawl via CCTV footage during unrelated investigation.
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Dudley Council has identified 24 neglected plots across the borough for redevelopment through its Stalled and Derelict Sites Programme, aiming to transform eyesores into community assets.
West Midlands Police leaders claim the force is being 'ripped off' by an outdated funding formula, losing £43 million annually while council tax increases are approved.
Birmingham City Council claims it has shed its 'bankrupt' status after closing a £300m budget gap, but opposition councillors warn of continued service cuts, tax hikes, and unresolved strikes.
Wigan Council has refused planning permission for an 83-home estate in Atherton, citing proximity to an industrial park and potential impacts on business operations.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a major Labour backbench revolt after revelations about Lord Mandelson's Epstein ties, forcing a climbdown on document transparency.
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Family of Birmingham councillor Waseem Zaffar believe stress from Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban controversy contributed to his fatal heart attack at age 44.
