Birmingham ‘Abandoned by Government’ as Supported Exempt Housing Crisis Deepens Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham housing council exemptaccommodation government regulation supportedhousing homelessness tenants legislation Birmingham is grappling with a growing crisis in the supported exempt accommodation sector, with campaigners and councillors accusing the government of abandoning the city by delaying much-needed regulation reforms until … Read More
New National Bin Collection Rules Introduce Extra Bins and Tighter Sorting Wednesday, January 21, 2026 bins recycling waste environment households uk foodwaste rubbish collections government Millions of households across the UK are set to receive additional bins as part of a significant overhaul of the national waste collection system. Starting March 31, new rules will require residents to separate their waste … Read More
Historic 18th Century Pub Faces Closure Without Government Support, Warns Landlord Tuesday, January 20, 2026 pubs vat taxation hospitality businessrates nationalinsurance government closure wetherspoons midlands The Coach & Horses Inn, a historic Midland pub dating back to 1787, stands at a crossroads as its landlord warns it may close this year without urgent government intervention. Nestled on the border of Alvechurch and … Read More
Dismay as Key Disability Access Upgrades Axed at Birmingham’s Small Heath Station Tuesday, January 20, 2026 disability accessibility birmingham railway smallheath rnib transport inclusion government funding Campaigners have expressed strong disappointment after a crucial disability access scheme at Birmingham’s Small Heath railway station was cancelled due to budget constraints. The station had been included among 50 locations … Read More
New Rail Line Planned from Birmingham to Manchester, But Departure Date Still Unknown Tuesday, January 13, 2026 railway birmingham manchester hs2 northernpowerhouserail infrastructure transport government investment northernengland The government has announced plans for a new railway line linking Birmingham and Manchester, though no construction timeline has been provided. This development comes after the cancellation of the second leg of the … Read More
DWP to Send Letters Announcing Pension and Benefit Increases to Retirees Tuesday, January 13, 2026 dwp statepension pensioncredit attendanceallowance benefits increase retirees inflation government 2026 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will soon send letters to all individuals receiving the state pension, Pension Credit, or Attendance Allowance, informing them of upcoming payment increases effective from April … Read More