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.
Family of Birmingham councillor Waseem Zaffar believe stress from Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban controversy contributed to his fatal heart attack at age 44.
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Birmingham City Council's planning permission for Druids Heath regeneration has been quashed by the High Court following a legal challenge over transparency issues regarding affordable housing.
A parliamentary petition demanding compensation for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age changes has forced the government to issue a formal response.
Birmingham's Conservative group invites Sharon Osbourne to stand in local elections, while Labour leader praises her advocacy but questions eligibility requirements.
A new petition urges the DWP and Labour government to protect the Triple Lock until 2029, citing its crucial role in preventing pensioner poverty.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expresses public-level anger, revealing plans to strip Peter Mandelson's title and remove him from Privy Council over Epstein lies.
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Birmingham Council Leader John Cotton has robustly defended the HS2 project against calls to scrap it, criticising Reform UK as 'not a serious political party' while highlighting the scheme's economic benefits.
A petition on the Labour Party Parliament website urging the government to double state pensioners' tax allowance has gained significant traction, nearing the threshold for parliamentary debate.
Birmingham City Council has launched an urgent High Court bid to ban disruptive protests outside bin depots, citing severe service disruption affecting thousands of households.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton has refused to provide a timeline for resolving the bin strikes, now in their second year, citing financial constraints and ongoing disputes with Unite the union.
Shahid Butt, a former jihadist running for councillor in Sparkhill, responds to Sharon Osbourne's potential candidacy and discusses his controversial views.
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The Welsh Government has published ambitious plans to establish a dedicated Welsh water regulator, requiring UK Government approval and legislative changes to address sewage scandals and environmental concerns.
St Helens Council has approved the second phase of the Parkside Colliery redevelopment, adding 1.6 million sq ft of logistics and manufacturing space to boost the local economy.
City of Wolverhampton Council secures planning permission for a new £12.5m depot and taxi licensing office, relocating services to Hickman Avenue to support regeneration and electric vehicle transition.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has vacated his Windsor residence, relocating to Norfolk temporarily as police assess new allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton declines to set a timeline for ending the ongoing bins strike, now in its second year, while expressing commitment to finding a solution.
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Warwick Crown Court hears defendant Ahmad Mulakhil arrived in Britain four months before alleged sex attacks on a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Nuneaton.
Reform UK faces accusations of racism over its policy to lift the two-child benefit cap only for British-born working families, sparking heated parliamentary debate about discrimination and work incentives.
Roksana Lecka, jailed for eight years for abusing 21 babies at Twickenham Green Nursery, will be deported to Poland this Thursday amid concerns from parents and MPs.
Royal Mail has issued a warning about delivery delays affecting nine postcodes in the Midlands, including areas in Shrewsbury, Leicester, and Lichfield, due to ongoing disruptions.
Birmingham City Council's digital finance system, originally budgeted at £20m, now faces costs exceeding £145m with ongoing delays and functionality issues.
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Birmingham City Council announces a proposed 5% council tax increase for residents while the bins strike continues to disrupt recycling services across the city.
Birmingham City Council announces a 5% council tax increase proposal for 2026/27, despite ongoing bin strikes leaving households without regular waste collections across the city.
Birmingham City Council unveils its first budget since emerging from bankruptcy, featuring a 4.99% council tax rise and £130 million investment in local services.
The family of Birmingham councillor Waseem Zaffar reveal his heartbreaking final plea to doctors to return to his pregnant wife before his sudden death in Pakistan at age 44.
Police have shut down a major illegal IPTV streaming network based in Manchester, arresting four suspects and seizing £750,000 worth of equipment. Sky warns households could face £50,000 fines for accessing content illegally.
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Former TalkTV presenter Mike Graham has sparked debate by claiming Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid 'can't be trusted' in interviews, criticising her as establishment-focused.
