No Decision Made on 'Golden Handcuff' Bonuses for Senior Officers at Midlands Council Saturday, January 10, 2026 goldenhandcuffs retention worcestershire council bonuses reorganisation opposition paycuts governance staffing Worcestershire County Council has yet to make a decision regarding a controversial proposal to offer ‘golden handcuff’ bonuses to senior officers in an effort to retain them ahead of upcoming local government … Read More
Birmingham Leads England in Hospitalisations Amid Unprecedented 'Super-Flu' Surge Thursday, December 11, 2025 birmingham flu hospitals nhs superflu england healthcare vaccination staffing crisis Birmingham has emerged as the hardest-hit area in England during this intense flu season, with the NHS reporting unprecedented hospital admission rates due to the so-called ‘super-flu.’ Last week, hospitals across … Read More
Warning Issued Over Rising Drug-Related Deaths at HMP Birmingham Following Spice Vape Fatality Sunday, December 7, 2025 coroner hmpbirmingham spice drones syntheticcannabinoids drugs prison prevention staffing winsongreen A coroner has issued a stark warning that more deaths are likely to occur at HMP Birmingham unless urgent action is taken to prevent drones from delivering drugs into the prison. Emma Brown, Area Coroner for Birmingham and … Read More