Midlands Towns and Cities Delayed in Implementing New Food Waste Collection Rules Saturday, February 28, 2026 recycling waste foodwaste environment bincollections westmidlands councils sustainability defra collections From the end of March, new national rules for bin collections will take effect across England, aiming to streamline recycling and food waste disposal. However, many councils in the West Midlands are unlikely to meet this … Read More
£300 One-Off Cost of Living Payments Available for Certain UK Households Monday, January 26, 2026 costofliving payments dwp householdsupport newcastle councils financialaid energysupport childbenefit winterhelp One-off cost of living payments of up to £300 are being issued to eligible households in parts of the UK as part of a targeted winter support scheme. These payments are funded by the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) … Read More