Birmingham Council Leaders Urge PM Andy Burnham to Tackle Housing Crisis Monday, July 20, 2026 birmingham housing council socialhousing andyburnham crisis regulation coalition exempthousing localgovernment Birmingham’s recently formed council leadership has made two urgent requests to the incoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, centered on addressing the city’s escalating housing crisis. Council leader Roger Harmer … Read More
Drugs, Machetes, Brothels: The Urgent Crisis of 'Exempt' Hostels in Birmingham Sunday, July 19, 2026 birmingham exempthousing supportedaccommodation crime council housingbenefit regulation community asb homelessness The harsh realities of life inside Birmingham’s poorly managed ‘exempt’ supported housing have been laid bare by city councillors representing the voices of increasingly desperate residents. Once again, there is a desperate … Read More
Dudley Housing Chiefs Defend Nearly £1 Million Spend on Consultants to Ensure Safety Compliance Thursday, July 16, 2026 dudley housing consultants safety compliance council regulation tenant firerisk legislation Dudley Council’s housing department has come under scrutiny for spending close to £1 million on external consultants, but council leaders maintain the investment was essential to guarantee housing safety standards. During the … Read More
New Social Media Curfew from Midnight to 6am Proposed for UK Teenagers Wednesday, July 15, 2026 curfew socialmedia uk teenagers internet safety regulation mentalhealth technology policy The UK government is considering implementing a new social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, restricting app usage between midnight and 6am. Under the proposed rules, these teens will have a default block on certain … Read More
New Buy Now Pay Later Rules Come Into Effect Across the UK from Wednesday Wednesday, July 15, 2026 bnpl finance regulation fca credit debt consumers affordability millennials protection Starting this Wednesday, all Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services will officially fall under the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) regulatory umbrella. This move comes at a crucial time, as recent research shows BNPL usage … Read More
Government confirms £350 compensation for heating oil customers affected by price surge Wednesday, July 15, 2026 heatingoil compensation cma pricecrisis middleeast regulation consumers contracts energy uk Heating oil customers who faced cancelled orders during a recent price surge triggered by the Middle East crisis are set to receive up to £350 in compensation. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) revealed that … Read More