The total cost of Walsall Council's multi-year legal battle against a controversial battery energy storage facility on green belt land has been revealed as £81,555.22, including legal fees and costs awarded to the developer.
Plans for a new 21-storey student accommodation tower in Birmingham city centre have been recommended for approval, promising 506 bedspaces and regeneration benefits.
Developer Peel Land has unveiled plans for 323,000 sq ft of logistics sheds near M61 Junction 4, promising up to 380 new jobs. The project, adjacent to Logistics North, is part of the Northfold Growth Area.
The collapse of the £25m sale of Gloucestershire Airport to Horizon Aero Group raises serious concerns about the financial recovery plans of Gloucester City Council and Cheltenham Borough Council, with opposition leaders demanding transparency and new str
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Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Centre, resigns citing inability to support administration's Middle East conflict, claiming Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States.
Vaal & Vaal in Raglan Street retains its licence despite an after-hours fight leaving a man unconscious. The council imposes new CCTV and security requirements.
Royal Mail has reported significant delivery delays affecting 88 postcode areas across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland due to local office issues.
Birmingham City Council has approved £800,000 in funding for urgent roof repairs at Lifford House in Stirchley, a key children's social care facility, to address safety risks from long-standing leaks.
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an automatic £150 energy bill discount for recipients of six key DWP benefits, including Universal Credit and Pension Credit, during a Treasury Committee hearing.
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The annual BBC TV licence fee will increase by £5.50 to £180 starting April 1, 2026, in line with inflation. Free licences remain for over-75s on Pension Credit, with reduced fees for care home residents and blind individuals.
A Liberal Democrat MP reflects on the party's spring conference in York, emphasizing community and policy discussions on national security and women's healthcare.
Conservative MPs, councillors, and candidates gathered at Hutton Hall for the launch of the party's Essex local election campaign, led by Kemi Badenoch, who emphasized lower taxes and fiscal responsibility.
Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street condemns Reform UK's divisive politics while launching Prosper UK, a new centre-right movement aiming to attract politically homeless voters ahead of Birmingham's all-out council elections in May.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms Employment and Support Allowance will be axed as part of the Universal Credit overhaul, affecting over 1.3 million claimants.
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Dog owners face unlimited fines and pet seizure under new livestock protection laws, while primate keepers must obtain licenses from April 2026. Both measures aim to strengthen animal welfare protections across England and Wales.
The Department for Work and Pensions is funding emergency support payments for City of London residents facing crises. Learn about the 12 qualifying benefits and eligibility criteria.
The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive Local Media Strategy featuring a £12 million fund to support digital innovation, community radio, and tackle news deserts affecting millions.
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing Household Support Fund cash to councils, with East Sussex offering 'extra' payments to eligible households facing financial hardship.
The UK government announces a £50 million heating oil support package through the new Crisis and Resilience Fund, with £35 per household for 1.5 million homes starting April 1.
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Dudley's Liberal Democrats have launched their local election manifesto, featuring a pledge for zero-interest loans to make homes greener, alongside promises on potholes, climate action, and community safety.
Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti objects to a proposal for 285 new homes on agricultural land in Bentley Heath, citing green belt concerns and infrastructure issues.
The government's new Local Media Strategy recognizes the vital role of local journalism in democracy, but industry leaders argue more support is needed to sustain this essential civic infrastructure.
The UK Foreign Office has updated its guidance for British nationals in Dubai and the UAE as tensions escalate in the Middle East, including pausing a flight registration scheme.
Royal author Tom Bower alleges Buckingham Palace sent an emissary to Sandringham to ask Andrew to voluntarily renounce his place in the line of succession, describing it as an offer the former prince cannot refuse.
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Pat McFadden argues public wants welfare system to promote work and value for money, as new cuts target youth unemployment with apprenticeship grants.
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reassured state pensioners that those relying solely on the new state pension will not face income tax during this Parliament, despite upcoming Triple Lock increases potentially pushing some into taxable territory.
The Department for Work and Pensions announces significant Universal Credit modifications starting April, including removal of the two-child benefit cap and an above-inflation payment increase, while reducing health top-ups for new claimants.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces the fuel duty cut extension until September, introduces Fuel Finder tool, and discusses Middle East tensions impacting energy costs.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a £53 million cost of living package for heating oil users, alongside energy bill caps and fuel duty extensions amid Middle East tensions.
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The Department for Work and Pensions is using new powers to verify Winter Fuel Payment and Pension Credit awards through bank account checks, sparking privacy concerns from civil liberties groups.
