Labour Proposes Major Changes to EV Charging Infrastructure for UK Households with Driveways Sunday, January 11, 2026 labour ev chargepoints pdrs electricvehicles infrastructure homecharging consultation transport reform Labour is considering significant reforms aimed at making it easier for UK homeowners, especially those with driveways, to install electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. At the heart of this initiative are proposed changes to … Read More
Five Moments from a Tumultuous Year for Birmingham Council – Signs of Hope for 2026 Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham council binsstrike budget councillors labour regeneration flags elections finance As Birmingham prepares for an all-out City Council election in May 2026, the past two years have been unprecedented and turbulent for the city’s administration. In September 2023, the Labour-led council declared itself … Read More
DWP Announces Significant Universal Credit Cuts Costing Claimants £2,652 Annually Wednesday, January 7, 2026 universalcredit dwp disability cuts labour healthsupport poverty employment policy legislation The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed plans to reduce Universal Credit (UC) payments, resulting in a loss of £2,652 per year for claimants. These cuts are scheduled to take effect from April 6, 2026, under … Read More
'I'm embarrassed' - Birmingham bin worker's message to Brummies as strike hits one year Tuesday, January 6, 2026 birmingham strike bins council union waste negotiation labour industrialaction recycling As Birmingham’s bin workers mark one year of striking, union members remain steadfast in their commitment to continue the battle. The industrial action began on January 6 last year, sparked by a clash between the Labour-led … Read More
Midlands Council Nears Deal to Purchase Ladies Walk Health Centre Tuesday, January 6, 2026 dudley sedgley healthcentre council politics property negotiations conservative labour community Dudley Council is on the brink of finalising the purchase of the Ladies Walk centre in Sedgley after months of ongoing negotiations and public speculation. The current lease on this privately owned health centre and library, … Read More
Reform UK Poised to Shape 2026 Dudley Council Elections Sunday, January 4, 2026 reformuk dudley localelections councilelections conservatives labour electoralcalculus midlands politics councillors The 2026 council elections in Dudley may bring substantial change, with Reform UK emerging as a formidable contender. The Dudley Council consists of 72 councillors, each representing one of the borough’s 24 wards with … Read More