Council investigates claims of mass fraud and leniency in Birmingham exempt hostels Tuesday, July 21, 2026 birmingham housing fraud benefits accommodation council landlords tenants regulation investigation Birmingham City Council faces serious allegations over its handling of housing benefits in the controversial “supported exempt accommodation” sector. Councillors accuse the council’s housing benefits team of being … Read More
£18 Million Invested to Combat Homelessness and Rough Sleeping in the West Midlands Monday, June 22, 2026 funding homelessness westmidlands birmingham coventry housing roughsleeping support accommodation socialservices The West Midlands is set to receive more than £18 million in funding aimed at addressing homelessness and rough sleeping across Birmingham and Coventry. This significant investment will focus on providing safe accommodation … Read More
Plans Submitted to Convert Former Walsall Ambulance Depot into Eight-Bedroom HMO Tuesday, June 16, 2026 walsall hmo ambulance security accommodation planning property antisocial temporary development A former ambulance depot adjacent to Junction 10 in Walsall is set to be transformed into an eight-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO), according to recent planning applications. Jubilee House on Bloxwich Lane, … Read More
Jet2 Confirms Tourist Taxes for UK Travelers in 17 Destinations — Full Details Tuesday, June 16, 2026 jet2 touristtax uktravel packageholidays europe holidays accommodation traveltips destinationfees localcharges Jet2 has announced that UK tourists visiting 17 countries will be required to pay local tourist taxes during their holidays. These fees are charged per person, per night, and are usually collected directly at the … Read More
Ryanair Introduces Nightly Tourist Charges for UK Travelers to 22 Destinations Tuesday, June 16, 2026 tourism taxes ryanair travel uk europe accommodation sustainability fees overtourism As travel bounces back to pre-COVID figures, Ryanair has announced the introduction of nightly tourist charges for UK travelers visiting 22 countries. These fees are part of a growing trend among popular European holiday … Read More
Renters Targeted by Rental Scams: Upfront Fees Paid for Non-Existent Homes Monday, May 25, 2026 rental scam fraud renters students housing westmercia upfront hmrc accommodation Renters are being warned about a growing rental fraud in which scammers demand upfront fees for properties that either don’t exist or have already been let. West Mercia Police have highlighted that this deception is … Read More