Reform Council Quizzed on £20m Darlaston Funding Board
A Darlaston resident will press the Reform council to review the Town's Board overseeing £20m of government funding, citing lack of transparency and resident representation.
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Welsh Farmers Get £1bn Sustainable Farming Funding by 2030
Welsh Government pledges over £1bn for Sustainable Farming Scheme to 2030, providing long-term certainty. Farming unions react with cautious welcome, noting real-terms cut concerns.
DWP Confirms Pension Change From October After £5,000 Loss
The DWP has confirmed a new Value for Money framework launching in October, after pension savers were left £5,000 worse off due to poor scheme performance.
HMRC August 7 Deadline: 864,000 Workers Must Act Now
HMRC's Making Tax Digital deadline on August 7, 2026, affects 864,000 sole traders and landlords. Only 250,000 have registered so far, with most using tax agents. Failure to file quarterly updates risks penalties.
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DWP confirms child poverty plan for 550,000 kids
The DWP has confirmed a strategy to lift 550,000 children out of poverty, including scrapping the two-child limit and expanding free school meals, with progress tracked via research.
PM Allows Pubs to Open Until 5am for England World Cup Match
The Prime Minister has intervened to allow pubs across England to stay open until 5am for the 1am World Cup match between England and Mexico, delighting a Midland pub that had been refused permission.
WMCA surpasses housing and jobs targets in first devolution year
The West Midlands Combined Authority exceeded government-set targets for jobs, business support, and housing in the first year of its devolution settlement, creating nearly three times the expected high-growth sector jobs.
HM Passport Office Confirms New Fees for UK Tourists
UK passport fees rise to £102 for adults and £66.50 for children online, with postal and premium services also increasing from July 2026, HM Passport Office confirms.
Pensioner Couples Get Extra £66.60 Monthly from July
State pensioner couples will get an extra £66.60 per month from July as Pension Credit increases, with joint weekly payments rising to £363.25.
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DWP Confirms Winter Fuel Payment Rates and Eligibility
The DWP has confirmed Winter Fuel Payment rates and eligibility for 2026. Payments range from £100 to £300 based on birth date and living situation.
UK Tourists Must Complete Health Declaration for Sierra Leone
The UK Foreign Office updated its travel guidance for Sierra Leone, requiring all travellers to complete a health declaration online within 72 hours before travel or face delays or refusal of entry.
DWP Home Visit Catches Universal Credit Cheat Neil Rayner
Neil Rayner, 49, claimed Universal Credit for a Stockton home he didn't live in, even inventing a fake landlord. He was caught after a DWP visit and sentenced to 38 weeks.
WASPI Women May Get £2,950 Payouts After All
Andy Burnham vows to back WASPI women for £2,950 compensation from DWP, criticizing Labour's failure to pay out despite Ombudsman recommendation.
Calls to Scrap State Pension Triple Lock
A new report urges the government to scrap the state pension triple lock, citing unsustainability and equal income levels between pensioners and working-age households.
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Sainsbury's New £3 Rule for Shoppers After Government Update
Sainsbury's launches a £3 top-up for Healthy Start Scheme, adds fibre labelling to 500+ products, and aims to boost fruit and veg intake by 2030.
HMRC Guarantees Three-Year Funding with July 3 Deadline
HMRC announces £11.18 million in grants for voluntary organisations to help customers with tax affairs. Applications open until July 3.
20 Councils Charge EV Owners Without Driveways More
Residents without driveways in 20 UK council areas, including Staffordshire, face higher electric vehicle charging costs due to bans on pavement charging solutions.
Octopus Energy Free Power for World Cup Pub Games
Octopus Energy will provide free electricity from 7pm to midnight during England and Scotland World Cup games, starting June 11, to support pubs and enhance match-day experiences.
MP Demands Answers After 'Devastating' Fire at Former College
A huge fire at the former Hunters Hill College in Blackwell has sparked calls for a full investigation. MP Bradley Thomas and councillor Alex Yip question the council's neglect of the site.
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UK Heat Pump Grant Rule Change Could Cost £7,500
The UK government has amended Boiler Upgrade Scheme rules, requiring installers to deduct the £7,500 grant upfront. Failure to comply may lead to voucher rejection.
HMRC Tax Rule for Pensioners Called 'Deeply Flawed'
A new HMRC tax rule exempting state pensioners from income tax if it's their only income will benefit just 1 in 18 retirees, according to former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb.
HMRC Excludes 7M State Pensioners from Tax Exemption
HMRC is excluding seven million state pensioners from a planned tax exemption, despite Labour promises. Only 700,000 will benefit, leaving millions facing tax bills from 2027.
Solihull Council Spent Over £4M from Developer Contributions
Solihull Council received and spent more than £4 million from developers via CIL and Section 106 agreements, funding schools, parks, and biodiversity projects.
New Summer Cost-of-Living Payments of Hundreds Available
Households can apply for new summer cost-of-living payments worth hundreds of pounds through local councils, part of the Government's Crisis and Resilience Fund replacing the Household Support Fund.
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Aldi Reveals Quietest Times for Late May Bank Holiday Shopping
Aldi shares the best times to shop over the late May bank holiday weekend, with stores open extended hours and a forecast of warm weather across Birmingham.
Fuel duty freeze to save drivers £153 a year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will cancel a planned fuel duty rise, saving drivers up to £153 annually. The move aims to ease cost of living pressures.
State Pensioners Born Before 1953 to Get £739 This Week
State pensioners born before 1953 will receive £739 this week due to a bank holiday payment change. The DWP has brought forward the May payment to Friday, May 22.
Ash-Shahada Housing Association Leaves Birmingham
Ash-Shahada Housing Association, a London-based exempt housing provider, is leaving Birmingham after five years of investigation. Up to 3,000 tenants will be transitioned to new providers.
Al-Manar Superstore Seeks Late Night Licence Until 1am
Al-Manar Islamic Superstore in Small Heath applies for a premises licence to serve hot food and drink from 11pm to 1am daily. Residents can comment until 28 April 2026.
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UK Gov Allocates £1M to Combat Antisemitism
Jewish communities across England receive £1m in government funding to tackle rising antisemitism, with an additional £500,000 for Barnet Council after recent incidents.
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