New Morrisons Rule Offers 10% Discount to Millions of Essential Workers Friday, February 27, 2026 morrisons discount bluelightcard essentialworkers nhs emergencyservices teachers socialcare cafes groceries Morrisons has introduced a new discount rule, allowing millions of shoppers to save 10% on their weekly grocery bills. Starting this week, employees in essential sectors such as emergency services, the NHS, social care, … Read More
Dudley Council Proposes Nearly 10% Price Increase for Essential Telecare Service Wednesday, February 4, 2026 dudley telecare priceincrease adultcare budget socialcare emergencyservice vulnerable council finance Dudley Council is preparing to implement a substantial price increase for its critical Telecare service, which provides emergency support to vulnerable individuals living independently. At a meeting scheduled for February 4, … 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
Good News for Walsall as Extra Council Funding Confirmed Tuesday, January 6, 2026 walsall council funding localgovernment socialcare education budget planning community taxation Walsall Council leader Councillor Mike Bird has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new multi-year funding settlement that promises to transform local authority financing. Revealed just before Christmas by the … Read More
Regeneration Drives Dudley Council’s Vision for 2026 Amid Financial Recovery Wednesday, December 31, 2025 dudley regeneration council finance infrastructure transport socialcare tax development sports sport The word “regeneration” is poised to dominate discussions at Dudley Council in 2026, reflecting a year of significant development and continued financial restructuring. After narrowly averting bankruptcy in early … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Upcoming Universal Credit and PIP Changes Tuesday, November 25, 2025 universalcredit pip autism care southwales benefits budget costofliving disability socialcare Cheryl James, a dedicated carer from Treharris, South Wales, is deeply worried about the implications of the upcoming Autumn Budget announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. At 46, Cheryl manages the care of her 23-year-old son … Read More