Dudley Council CCTV snooping scandal investigation
Dudley Council faces union pressure over CCTV recordings capturing staff conversations. UNISON demands answers as investigation continues into data breach allegations.
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Birmingham Labour loses key vote after resignations
Birmingham Council's ruling Labour group loses a dramatic vote following defections and the bins strike crisis. Union claims leadership has 'lost grip on power'. Read the full analysis.
16 Councils End Council Tax for Terminally Ill
Marie Curie urges all English councils to follow 16 authorities exempting terminally ill residents from council tax, offering crucial financial relief during end-of-life care.
£150 winter energy payment for 6 million people
Six million households in Great Britain are receiving a £150 Warm Home Discount on energy bills this winter. Check if you're eligible and how the payment is applied.
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HMRC wrongly flags thousands in Child Benefit probe
A Guardian investigation reveals HMRC's anti-fraud trial incorrectly suspected 46% of families of emigrating. Discover the impact and government response.
DWP £10 Christmas Bonus for millions next month
Millions on 24 DWP benefits will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus next month under a 1972 rule. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim.
Free £190 Supermarket Vouchers for UK Households
North Yorkshire Council is distributing £190 vouchers for nine supermarkets via the Household Support Fund. Claim your essential food support before the 12 November deadline.
Andrew's Champagne Delivery Amid Royal Eviction
As the Duke of York faces eviction from Royal Lodge, a delivery of champagne arrives. Discover the latest on the title stripping and the couple's separate futures.
Staffordshire Council backs east-west split plan
Reform UK-led Staffordshire County Council votes for east-west local government reorganisation, claiming it 'stacks up better' than north-south alternatives. Decision due by November 28.
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Prince Andrew's demands for Royal Lodge exit
The Duke of York has issued a list of demands before vacating Royal Lodge, including staff requests and teddy bear relocation. Read the latest developments.
One Worcestershire Plan Could Save Millions
New figures reveal a single unitary council for Worcestershire could save £32m by year three. Discover the debate shaping local government reform.
Benefits cheat avoids jail after £40k DWP scam
Susan Pearson from Wigan fraudulently claimed £40,000 in Universal Credit while holidaying abroad. Discover how she avoided prison and the DWP's response.
430,000 could have council tax cut to £0
Marie Curie urges councils to exempt terminally ill people from council tax, with 430,000 potentially benefiting. A vital financial relief for families in crisis.
DWP boss faked illness to steal £45k in sick pay
A DWP policy advisor falsely claimed malaria to pocket £45,000 in sick pay while travelling the world. He avoided jail due to his wife's poor health. Read the full story.
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West Midlands Council Tax Crisis: 10,000+ Face Legal Action
Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of West Midlands households in council tax arrears, with mounting debt crisis hitting vulnerable families hardest. Discover the human impact and support available.
Labour's Winter Fuel Payment overhaul targets millions
Exclusive: Labour's proposed changes to Winter Fuel Payments could see millions of pensioners facing colder winters as eligibility tightens. Discover how the new means-tested system will work and which households will be affected.
Birmingham Council meeting disrupted by protestors
Dramatic scenes unfolded at Birmingham City Council as pro-Palestine protestors disrupted a crucial budget meeting, forcing security to intervene and delaying vital financial decisions affecting residents.
Protesters halt Birmingham Council tax hike vote
Chaos erupted at Birmingham Council House as protesters stormed the chamber, forcing councillors to flee and halting a controversial 21% tax increase vote in dramatic scenes.
Birmingham commissioners hit back at bankruptcy critics
Government-appointed commissioners deliver a powerful defence of Birmingham's recovery plan, dismissing critics as 'ill-informed' while revealing the true scale of the city's financial challenges.
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Thousands missing out on £3,065 council tax support
Exclusive investigation reveals millions in unclaimed council tax support as families struggle with soaring living costs. Find out if you're eligible for this crucial financial help.
DWP Could Make State Pension Changes Boosting Payments
The Department for Work and Pensions is exploring significant reforms to the State Pension system that could increase payments for millions of pensioners across the UK. Discover how these potential changes might affect your retirement planning.
Royal expert warns of 'something bigger' after Harry defeat
A prominent royal commentator suggests Prince Harry's recent legal setback over UK security arrangements may be just the beginning of more significant challenges ahead for the Duke of Sussex.
Government rejects Devon council reorganisation plans
Major local government reorganisation in Devon halted as ministers reject plans to create single unitary authorities for Plymouth and Torbay, maintaining current two-tier system.
WASPI women warned over state pension triple lock threat
Millions of women born in the 1950s could see their state pension payments threatened by potential changes to the triple lock system, sparking fresh concerns about retirement security.
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Birmingham Council Meeting Erupts in Chaos
A Birmingham City Council meeting descended into chaos as residents and councillors clashed over budget cuts and service reductions, with police intervention required to maintain order.
Labour rejects Octopus Energy's price hike warning
The Labour Party has issued a fierce rebuke to Octopus Energy after the supplier warned customers of potential bill increases, calling the timing 'completely unacceptable' amid the ongoing cost of living pressures facing British households.
State pension increase confirmed for April 2025
Millions of pensioners across the UK are set to receive a significant boost to their state pension payments next year, with the Department for Work and Pensions confirming the triple lock mechanism will be applied.
State pension surge may push millions into tax bracket
A massive state pension increase could push millions of pensioners into paying income tax for the first time. Find out how the triple lock guarantee is creating an unexpected financial burden.
Labour's £150 energy bill rescue plan unveiled
Sir Keir Starmer announces Labour's ambitious plan to freeze council tax for millions and slash energy bills through a bold windfall tax on oil and gas giants.
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Reeves' 4 Moves to Fix Cost of Living Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals how Rachel Reeves could transform household finances with radical tax reforms, benefit changes and economic interventions as millions struggle with rising costs.
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