DWP Unveils Two New Cost of Living Payments Accessible Beyond Benefit Recipients Wednesday, January 14, 2026 dwp costofliving crisisfund localauthorities financialsupport poverty housingcosts emergencyaid cashsupport financialresilience The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced two new payments aimed at alleviating the Cost of Living crisis in 2026, extending support beyond traditional benefit claimants. Launching in April, the Labour … Read More
‘Faster and Cheaper’ Buses to Transform Travel in Birmingham with £264 Million Government Investment Friday, December 5, 2025 buses westmidlands transport funding government publictransport fares infrastructure economy localauthorities sport The West Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment aimed at revolutionizing bus travel across the region. A substantial £264.1 million funding package has been announced to improve bus services, making … Read More
'Important moment' - West Midlands Transport Budget Deficit Largely Closed Wednesday, November 19, 2025 westmidlands transport budget finance wmca deficit levy metro localauthorities funding The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has made significant progress in addressing a major budget shortfall in its transport network funding. Originally projected to be nearly £120 million for the 2026/27 fiscal year, … Read More