Birmingham is grappling with a growing crisis in the supported exempt accommodation sector, with campaigners and councillors accusing the government of abandoning the city by delaying much-needed regulation reforms until …
Millions of households across the UK are set to receive additional bins as part of a significant overhaul of the national waste collection system. Starting March 31, new rules will require residents to separate their waste …
Campaigners have expressed strong disappointment after a crucial disability access scheme at Birmingham’s Small Heath railway station was cancelled due to budget constraints. The station had been included among 50 locations …
The Coach & Horses Inn, a historic Midland pub dating back to 1787, stands at a crossroads as its landlord warns it may close this year without urgent government intervention. Nestled on the border of Alvechurch and …
The government has announced plans for a new railway line linking Birmingham and Manchester, though no construction timeline has been provided. This development comes after the cancellation of the second leg of the …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will soon send letters to all individuals receiving the state pension, Pension Credit, or Attendance Allowance, informing them of upcoming payment increases effective from April …
Thousands of UK households are set to receive a £150 energy credit this month as part of the Government’s Warm Home Discount Scheme, designed to help with rising energy costs amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. Utilita …
The years-long debate over Solihull Council’s ambitious housing plan has taken an unexpected turn following a recent letter from the government. Solihull’s local plan, a crucial document that guides planning decisions once …
The Government has unveiled a stringent road safety strategy that could see drivers over the age of 70 having their licenses revoked if they fail mandatory eyesight tests. This move is designed to ensure that senior drivers …
A recent government poll has revealed that 39 percent of working-age adults in England and Wales intend to change jobs within the next 12 months. Conducted by the Ministry of Justice, the survey also found that a striking 78 …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced an increase in Cold Weather Payments to £50 for residents in 31 designated postcodes, as the UK faces a severe winter weather event. This increase applies to each 7-day …
The Government has announced a comprehensive new road safety strategy aimed at dramatically reducing fatalities and serious injuries on Britain’s roads over the next decade. The plan sets a target to cut overall road deaths …
Starting in 2026, millions of households will be impacted by a significant change to the state pension system. The state pension age is scheduled to increase from 66 to 67, meaning that individuals born on or after March 6, …
The year 2026 promises to bring the most significant changes to motoring laws in decades, as the Government prepares to unveil a comprehensive road safety strategy aimed at reducing road deaths and injuries. Among the key …
This winter, nearly nine million pensioners across England and Wales are set to receive Winter Fuel Payments, aimed at helping with heating costs during the colder months. The government has extended eligibility to include …