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.
Millions of Britons born between 1960 and 1977 are urged to check their state pension eligibility as retirement age rises to 67, with further increases planned.
Birmingham City Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, affecting residents differently based on location and property band, amid ongoing financial recovery and bins strike disputes.
The Government has confirmed a £117 annual reduction in energy bills for typical households starting in April, providing cost-of-living relief.
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The Foreign Office has revised guidance for British nationals in seven Middle Eastern countries amid regional instability, offering advice on departure routes and border crossings.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed when state pension payments will begin to be taxed by HMRC, with specific details provided by Treasury Minister Torsten Bell in Parliament.
The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning after Ecuador declared a 30-day state of emergency due to internal armed violence, advising tourists to follow local authorities.
Birmingham Council leader John Cotton has accused opposition councillors of pushing a negative narrative about the city for narrow political advantage, amid criticism over financial crisis and bins strike.
Financial analysis reveals average UK household incomes will increase by only £40 by 2029, starkly contrasting Chancellor Rachel Reeves' claim of £1,000 annual improvement per person.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will speak in Parliament today about the UK's approach to the Middle East, following Donald Trump's public disappointment over British support. The US may use UK bases for defensive tasks only, with HMS Dragon deploying to
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Kuwait, advising against all but essential travel due to terrorism risks and regional security concerns. British nationals are urged to register their presence and follow local authorities' instructi
Thousands of UK tourists in Cyprus have been warned by the Foreign Office as evacuations near RAF Akrotiri continue following a drone strike, raising local safety concerns.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announces evacuation plans for British nationals in UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Oman as tensions escalate in the region.
Dudley Council's decision to increase its chief executive's salary to over £200,000 has ignited fierce criticism from residents who demand the money be spent on fixing potholes and improving frontline services instead.
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The UK government has halted study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan in an unprecedented crackdown on alleged system abuse.
The UK government has initiated a public consultation on a potential VPN ban, seeking evidence from parents and industry to protect children online, with a deadline of May 26.
The Office for Budget Responsibility reveals 600,000 more pensioners than expected will pay income tax this year, rising to one million by 2030-31 due to frozen personal allowance thresholds.
The UK Foreign Office has revised its travel guidance for Egypt, warning that borders with Israel may close abruptly. This update comes as the US-Israeli war on Iran intensifies, with international tensions rising.
Surrey County Council distributes £200 or £300 vouchers for essentials via the DWP Household Support Fund, with applications open monthly until March 2026.
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A fire near the US consulate in Dubai has been contained after a drone-related incident, with no injuries reported. The event occurs amid escalating Middle East tensions that have disrupted travel.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms deployment of HMS Dragon and counter-drone helicopters to Cyprus following drone attack on RAF Akrotiri base, reinforcing UK's defensive commitment.
The former Duke of York received a two-hour visit from Lord Chamberlain Richard Benyon at Wood Farm, while King Charles remains nearby on the estate without meeting his brother.
The UK Foreign Office has issued an urgent five-point warning for British nationals in Cyprus amid Middle East tensions, with potential warship deployment considered.
Councillors across Walsall's political spectrum reveal shocking abuse, racism, and threats against them and their families, blaming social media for escalating harassment in public life.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Spring Statement, emphasizing Labour's economic strategy while detailing upcoming financial changes affecting taxes, pensions, savings, and benefits for UK households.
Dudley Council has approved a pay policy increasing the chief executive's salary above £200,000, sparking resident anger as it exceeds the Prime Minister's pay. Councillors debated the justification amid concerns over service quality.
The Labour Party's Spring Statement confirms a 4.8% state pension rise, adding £575 annually for millions. Documents outline spending plans until 2030/31 amid economic challenges.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced no increases to alcohol and cigarette taxes in her Spring Statement, instead promising Brits will be £1,000 better off by the next election.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has failed to address motorists' concerns in her Spring Statement despite escalating petrol station queues and warnings of imminent price hikes due to Middle East instability.
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Millions on Universal Credit will see payments increase by approximately 6.7% from April, providing a £466 annual boost for typical couples, as DWP spending rises significantly.
