Ray of Hope for Birmingham Residents Amid Council Crisis, But Challenges Remain Thursday, February 5, 2026 birmingham council finance budget labour opposition strike oracle equalpay services After a turbulent period marked by financial turmoil, Birmingham City Council has announced a significant milestone: it is no longer ‘bankrupt.’ This declaration brings a glimmer of hope to the city’s residents, though … Read More
When Will the Birmingham Bin Strike End? Council Leader Provides Update Tuesday, February 3, 2026 birmingham strike bin unite council waste recycling finance negotiations labour The leader of Birmingham City Council, John Cotton, has refrained from specifying when the ongoing bin strike might come to an end, as discussions between the Labour-led council and Unite the union remain deadlocked. The … Read More
DWP Increases Remote Benefits Awards, Halving In-Person Assessments for Disabled Claimants Monday, February 2, 2026 dwp pip benefits assessments disability remote labour government claimants healthcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has significantly reduced the number of face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), opting instead for remote evaluations. Since the last general election, … Read More
Lord Mandelson Resigns Labour Membership Amid Epstein Allegations Sunday, February 1, 2026 mandelson labour epstein resignation politics scandal finance apology documents investigation Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned his membership of the Labour Party in an effort to shield the party from further embarrassment after fresh revelations connected him to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement … Read More
Labour Urged to Implement Higher Charges to Curb SUV Use on UK Roads Sunday, February 1, 2026 suv pickups cleantransport pollution roadsafety charges labour london parking emissions sport The Labour Party government faces mounting pressure to introduce higher charges aimed at discouraging the rising number of SUVs and US-style pickup trucks on UK roads. Recent analysis by Clean Cities of Department for … Read More
Dudley Elections Loom as Campaigners Hit the Streets Sunday, February 1, 2026 dudley elections council conservative labour wards campaign midlands nomination 2026 With local elections scheduled for May 7, 2026, Dudley councillors are actively canvassing voters across the borough. The elections will determine who holds seats in the council chamber, where the Conservative Party currently … Read More