A 94-year-old driver has been charged following a serious collision in the West Midlands, which resulted in either a fatality or severe injury. This case marks the oldest individual charged with any crime in the region over …
Starting in April 2028, approximately 165,000 homeowners in England will be subject to a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, often referred to as a “Mansion Tax,” introduced by HMRC under the Labour Party government. This …
UK households could soon see their energy bills cut by hundreds of pounds as the government prepares to overhaul how electricity prices are set. Ministers plan to break the long-standing link between electricity and gas …
A recent report by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee has called on the Government to act swiftly in banning the resale of concert tickets above their face value. This recommendation comes as part of a comprehensive …
The prospect of significant benefits cuts by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has grown more likely following comments from Labour’s Health Secretary, Wes Streeting. Streeting indicated his support for trimming the …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing stringent new measures targeting benefit fraud, with penalties escalating to a three-year suspension of payments for repeat offenders. This move forms part of a wider …
Voi, one of the UK’s leading e-scooter operators, has issued a stark warning that it may exit the country if the current trial regulations are extended without clear legislation. Christina Moe Gjerde, a senior executive at …
Recent data exclusive to BirminghamLive reveals that drivers aged over 85 have been involved in serious crashes across the West Midlands, resulting in fatalities and severe injuries. This alarming trend adds urgency to the …
The government has unveiled a major initiative to support councils across England in repairing aging and deteriorating infrastructure, including bridges, flyovers, and tunnels. The new Structures Fund, opening today …
Thousands of unpaid carers are facing repayment demands from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of an ongoing overhaul of Carer’s Allowance. Although tens of thousands of carers affected by confusing guidance …
From September 2026, schools in England will adopt a new set of food standards aimed at providing healthier, more nutritious meals for children. The Labour Party government has announced these sweeping changes as the first …
A controversial plan to convert a house in Elmdon into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has been rejected by Solihull planners and is now set for review by a government planning inspector. The property in …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a landmark policy change under the Labour government by removing the two-child benefit limit for Universal Credit claimants. This decision has been celebrated by …
More than 22,000 students from 15 universities and colleges across England have been instructed to repay their maintenance loans as part of a government crackdown on franchise university courses. The affected students …
This week marks the introduction of three significant changes to Universal Credit, affecting millions of claimants across the UK. The Labour Party government has launched these reforms to tackle the rising welfare bill and …