Midland Water Company Faces Watchdog Warnings for Six Consecutive Years Wednesday, January 28, 2026 southstaffordshire watersupply ofwat regulation watermanagement leakage demandmanagement infrastructure environmentalrisk watercompanies A Midlands-based water company, South Staffordshire Water, has been repeatedly warned by industry regulators about risks to its water supply, according to documents revealed from Ofwat, the Environment Agency, and the … Read More
Dudley Teacher Found Drunk on School Premises After Concealing Vodka Sunday, January 25, 2026 dudley teacher vodka misconduct intoxication primaryschool teachingstandards professionalconduct education regulation A nursery teacher at Glynne Primary School in Kingswinford was found intoxicated on school grounds after secretly bringing vodka into the building. Rebecca Horgan’s troubling behaviour was first noticed on January 17, 2024, … Read More
Birmingham ‘Abandoned by Government’ as Supported Exempt Housing Crisis Deepens Thursday, January 22, 2026 birmingham housing council exemptaccommodation government regulation supportedhousing homelessness tenants legislation 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 … Read More
Thousands of Complaints Highlight Crime and Neglect in Birmingham's 'Unsafe' Supported Accommodation Wednesday, January 14, 2026 birmingham supportedaccommodation housingcrisis crime council regulation tenants landlords housingbenefits vulnerability Residents in Birmingham have lodged over 6,000 complaints concerning crime, poor living conditions, and inadequate support within the city’s burgeoning ‘supported accommodation’ sector. This troubling … Read More
Fights, After-Hours Drinks, 'Stolen' CCTV, and 'Problem Pubs' – A Tumultuous Year for Wolverhampton Licensing Friday, January 2, 2026 wolverhampton licensing pubs nightlife alcohol crime council regulation cctv disorder The past year has been a notably turbulent period for Wolverhampton’s licensing committee, the authority tasked with overseeing alcohol and late-night venue applications, as well as monitoring the city’s nearly one … Read More
Drivers Could Receive £700 Compensation Faster After Car Finance Deadline Is Moved Forward Sunday, December 28, 2025 finance compensation fca carfinance complaints regulation motoring loans brokercommission deadline Drivers affected by the car finance scandal may receive compensation of around £700 sooner than expected, following a revised deadline set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator has instructed motor finance … Read More