New £90 Cost of Living Payments Available for UK Households Starting Thursday Wednesday, January 7, 2026 costofliving kent householdsupport energyvouchers foodvouchers governmentaid benefits incomesupport application financialassistance Kent County Council will begin accepting applications for new £90 Cost of Living payments starting at midday on Thursday, January 8. This support comes through the Labour Party government’s Household Support Fund, … Read More
New £98 Cost of Living Vouchers Available for Nottingham Households – Apply by Sunday Wednesday, January 7, 2026 nottingham vouchers energy householdsupportfund departmentforworkandpensions costofliving support winter application deadline Households in Nottingham have a new opportunity to receive £98 energy vouchers as part of the Government’s Household Support Fund, distributed through Nottingham City Council. A total of 1,000 vouchers are available, with … Read More
Midland Schools to Close on Nine Strike Days as Teachers Protest Redundancies Wednesday, January 7, 2026 schools strike teachers redundancies arthurterry neu westmidlands education industrialaction atlp Teachers at 20 schools managed by the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) in the West Midlands are set to strike on nine days this month amid concerns over planned redundancies. The National Education Union (NEU) members … Read More
Key Birmingham Road Closed for Two Days as Drivers Urged to Plan Ahead Wednesday, January 7, 2026 birmingham coventryroad a45 roadclosure traffic diversions sprintbus publictransport transportforwestmidlands infrastructure sport A vital section of Birmingham’s Coventry Road (A45) will be closed this weekend to facilitate important public transport improvements. From 11pm on Friday, January 9, until Sunday, January 11, the A45 will be closed at … Read More
‘Cosy’ New Wine Bar Opens in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter This Week Wednesday, January 7, 2026 birmingham jeweleryquarter vietnamese coffee wine bar tranquil1992 afterhours local community Tranquil 1992, the popular Vietnamese coffee shop that has won hearts in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter since late 2023, is launching a new evening concept this week. On Thursday, January 8, it will open Tranquil 1992 After … Read More
Kieran Dowell Poised for Championship Return After Struggling at Rangers Wednesday, January 7, 2026 kierandowell rangers hullcity birminghamcity championship loan transfer football midfielder promotion sport Kieran Dowell, who impressed during a loan stint at Birmingham City last season, is on the verge of returning to the Championship with Hull City. The 28-year-old midfielder shone for Birmingham, netting five goals and … Read More