Admission of Overzealous Changes After Midlands Grit Bin Removal Sparks Outcry Tuesday, February 3, 2026 dudley gritbins wintermaintenance libdems council budget review localgovernment publicoutcry winterroads The Dudley Liberal Democrats have admitted their support for a recent budget led to the removal of nearly 500 grit bins across the borough, a decision that sparked significant public outrage during recent cold spells. The … Read More
DWP Confirms No Tax for New or Basic State Pensioners Next Year Wednesday, January 28, 2026 dwp pension tax statepension personalallowance budget pensionsminister finance selfassessment income The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided important reassurance for those receiving the New or Basic State Pension. Despite concerns over tax thresholds, pensioners whose income comes solely from these pensions … Read More
HS2 Impacts Dudley Council’s Ability to Recruit Key Officers, Watchdog Hears Wednesday, January 28, 2026 hs2 dudley recruitment interim surveyors budget localgovernment cipfa overspend workforce Dudley Council’s chief executive has revealed that the HS2 rail project is intensifying recruitment challenges for key council officers. During a January 26 meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, members discussed a … Read More
Black Country Council Invests in Local Children’s Homes to Bring Kids Back from External Placements Saturday, January 24, 2026 dudley children socialcare residentialhomes fostercare budget send council investment blackcountry Dudley Council is set to invest significantly in new children’s homes to bring back 66 young people currently placed outside the borough. This move comes amid growing financial pressures on the council’s children’s services, … Read More
NHS Birmingham Faces Budget Shortfall Amid Rising Deficits Saturday, January 17, 2026 nhs birmingham deficit budget finance healthcare efficiency trusts overspend recovery NHS Birmingham is confronting a significant financial challenge, with increasing deficits threatening its ability to break even by the end of the fiscal year. The joint NHS Birmingham and Solihull and NHS Black Country … Read More
11 Tax Changes Set to Cost UK Households Thousands in 2026 Saturday, January 17, 2026 tax uk inheritance counciltax tobacco alcohol vaping fuel dividend budget In 2026, UK households face a significant financial squeeze as multiple tax changes come into effect, threatening to cost thousands of pounds. These changes, announced as part of the Labour Party Autumn Budget and other … Read More