Birmingham City Council Secures Major Government Funding Boost to Enhance Services Wednesday, December 17, 2025 birmingham council funding deprivation government services budget austerity localgovernment taxation Birmingham City Council has emerged as a significant beneficiary following the Government’s announcement of increased funding for councils serving the most deprived areas of England. As part of a landmark multi-year financial … Read More
UK Homeowners Expected to Save £300 Annually on Mortgages After December Rate Cut Monday, December 8, 2025 mortgages interest rates bankofengland economy inflation budget homeowners savings uk UK homeowners are set to save approximately £300 annually on their mortgage payments following an anticipated interest rate cut in December. This move is nearly certain as lenders have already begun lowering mortgage rates in … Read More
I found an 'amazing' mince pie better than Mr Kipling and 90p cheaper per box Sunday, December 7, 2025 mincepies lidl supermarket baking festive pastry flavour christmas tasting budget Not all mince pies are created equal—and our recent taste test proved it once and for all. While Mr Kipling has long been considered the king of cakes, this festive battle of supermarket mince pies crowned a different … Read More
All Households in England on Fixed Tariffs to Receive £150 Energy Bill Discount Thursday, December 4, 2025 energy tariffs fixed bills government savings households budget costs consumers The Labour government has committed to easing the financial strain of rising energy costs by mandating a £150 reduction on annual household energy bills across England, Scotland, and Wales, effective from 1 April 2026. This … Read More
DWP Chief Signals Possible Further Benefit Cuts Amid Budget Review Wednesday, December 3, 2025 dwp benefits welfare cuts timmsreview labour pip patmcfadden budget welfarereform Pat McFadden, the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has issued a clear warning to the 24 million people currently claiming benefits: no options are off the table when it comes to managing the … Read More
Parish Council Dispute Sparks Calls for Apology Over Taxpayer Fund Waste Wednesday, December 3, 2025 dudley parishcouncil budget libdems conservatives labour feasibilitystudy taxpayer council politics Dudley council leaders are under pressure to apologise after nearly £10,000 was spent on a parish council feasibility study in Cradley that critics have labelled a Liberal Democrat vanity project. The issue was raised during … Read More