A new petition calls for the DWP to end state pension payments for retirees with incomes over £50,000, aiming to fund student tuition fees. Over 10,000 signatures needed for a government response.
Essex County Council invites residents to share views on the new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2029. Consultation focuses on jobs, housing, and community health. Have your say by February 3.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated a wide range of new planning applications, including housing developments, extensions, and commercial projects. See the full list of proposals.
Rochdale Borough Council has determined key planning applications, including the refusal of six new homes and approval for office-to-flat conversions. Get the full details on local development.
Birmingham residents demand better gritting after Storm Goretti leaves roads treacherous. Council defends priority system covering 50% of roads. Read the full story.
The DWP is reviewing a decision to deny WASPI women compensation, but a phrase in the order could allow for delays. Campaigners are watching closely for a decision expected by March.
Liverpool's iconic Littlewoods building could finally become a film studio with a 'cocktail of funding', including council borrowing. Read the latest on this landmark regeneration scheme.
Dudley Council shuts five family hubs and multiple schools as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow. Bin collections and leisure centres also disrupted. Read the latest updates.
The West Midlands Combined Authority is raising its chief executive salary to £250,000 to compete with rivals and attract top leadership. The role has been vacant since June.
With a £27bn budget, the next Welsh Government could free up over £1bn annually through smarter spending on procurement and tech to directly help families with energy and childcare bills.
Labour proposes removing the six-month time limit for speeding offences, meaning drivers could be prosecuted years later. Read the full details and expert reactions.
Storm Goretti's heavy snow has caused major disruption across Solihull, suspending bin collections and closing libraries and family hubs. Find out which services are affected and get the latest updates.
Storage Giant has submitted plans to transform the long-vacant former Bargain Buys store in St Helens into a self-storage facility, promising new jobs and regeneration. Read the full details.
Birmingham's bin strike marks a full year of industrial action. Union members vow to fight on as the council cites equal pay concerns. Read the latest on the ongoing dispute.
A new convenience store on a pub car park in Neston looks set for approval, a move developers say will slash the pub's rent and ensure its long-term survival. Read the full story.
A House of Lords member calls for state pension means testing to secure its future. Learn the proposed changes and what they mean for your retirement.
Campaigners flood MPs with emails urging the government to act on the Ombudsman's report and deliver up to £2,950 in state pension compensation. A final decision is expected soon.
A planning application seeks to turn a four-bedroom house in Solihull into a home for two vulnerable children. The council consultation is open until February 2.
Solihull Council has significantly reduced its workforce by 158 posts, saving £2m via a paid-resignation scheme. Agency worker costs also fell by over 36%. Read the full financial scrutiny report.
Plans submitted to convert a Nechells industrial unit into a health and wellbeing complex with a spa, snooker hall and cafe, creating 14 jobs. Read the full details.
Birmingham City Council's troubled Oracle IT system faces another major setback, pushing its launch to summer 2026. The project, now four years late, has cost £171m. Read the exclusive details.
The DWP has issued doubled £50 Cold Weather Payments to 6,000 households across 18 postcodes. Check the full list to see if your area is eligible for the increased support this winter.
Two women, including one from the Midlands, have pleaded not guilty after allegedly placing child-sized body bags outside the Deputy PM's London home in a protest over Israel trade. A two-day trial is set for May.
A public petition demanding the income tax personal allowance be raised to £20,000 has reached 50,000 signatures, halfway to triggering a Commons debate. The Treasury has rejected the call, citing a £50bn annual cost.
The UK government announces plans for new e-scooter legislation and extends rental trials to May 2028. Read the latest on safety and regulation.
Two former Conservative councillors in Walsall, Jade and Lee Chapman, have been appointed as regional directors for the emerging right-wing party Advance UK. Discover the details of the party's national expansion.
Government commissioners overseeing Birmingham City Council's financial recovery say they are not ready to depart, despite work on an 'assurance plan'. Progress noted, but major challenges remain.
Dudley Council faces calls to reverse its decision to remove 500 grit bins after a big freeze sparks public outcry over dangerous roads and pavements. Labour demands action.
The DWP is issuing £25 Cold Weather Payments to 728 postcodes. Find out if your area is eligible for support with winter energy bills. Check the full list now.
Everton FC's bid to host major concerts and events at its new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium faces a formal objection from a local business over road closures and disruption. Read the full details.