Fire Service Warns of Frontline Cuts Over Funding Gap
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service faces another £1.2m shortfall, forcing the chief to warn that frontline services may soon be impacted. Read the full funding crisis details.
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Asda job cuts: Over 150 roles at risk in shake-up
Asda proposes cutting over 80 managers and warehouse staff in a major operational overhaul following weak festive sales. The supermarket giant aims to simplify its distribution network.
Universal Credit health payment cut by £47 a week
New Universal Credit claimants with health conditions face a £47 weekly cut from April 2026. Learn how the DWP changes create a two-tier system and who is affected.
Ryanair cuts 1.1m Brussels seats over €10 passenger tax
Ryanair is cutting 2.2 million seats from its Brussels schedule after Belgium announced a five-fold increase in passenger taxes. CEO Michael O'Leary warns of job losses and reduced tourism. Read the full story.
Amazon Milton Keynes site faces closure, 590 jobs at risk
Amazon is proposing to close its pioneering Milton Keynes fulfilment centre, putting 590 jobs at risk. Employees are offered transfers to a new Northampton site. Read the full story.
TGI Fridays closes 16 UK sites, 450+ jobs lost
TGI Fridays has shut 16 UK restaurants permanently, resulting in over 450 job losses. A rescue deal saves 33 other sites. Get the full story on the chain's administration.
BoE's Taylor: China Trade Could Drive UK Rate Cuts
Bank of England's Alan Taylor suggests influx of cheap Chinese goods could lower inflation, prompting earlier interest rate cuts. Read the full analysis.
Four DWP benefits to be cut in real terms for 2026
Despite inflation, four key DWP benefits will lose value in 2026. See the full list and understand the impact on claimants' finances. Read more.
Aer Lingus scraps all Manchester long-haul flights
Aer Lingus is scrapping all long-haul flights from Manchester Airport from 31 March, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. The Unite union is balloting for strike action. Read the full story.
550+ Midlands Homes Without Power After Storm Goretti
More than 550 properties across the Midlands remain without electricity following heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti. National Grid engineers face challenging conditions as they work to restore power.
Fresh Snow and Ice Warnings After Storm Goretti
Fresh snow and ice warnings issued for Sunday as tens of thousands remain without power following Storm Goretti. Travel disruption continues across rail networks.
New parking charges planned for Worcestershire beauty spots
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce parking fees at popular country parks to help fill a £70 million budget shortfall. Find out which sites are affected and the local reaction.
Midlands towns at risk of power cuts as snow returns
A Met Office yellow warning for snow on Sunday, January 11, could trigger power cuts and mobile network issues across Staffordshire towns. Full list of affected areas inside.
73 UK areas face power cuts as Storm Goretti hits
Over 50,000 properties are without power as Storm Goretti batters the UK with 100mph winds. The Met Office warns of snow, rain and disruption. See the full list of affected areas and how to prepare.
57,000 homes lose power in Storm Goretti snow
Over 57,000 properties are without electricity as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and gales. Full list of affected areas in the South West, West Midlands, and Wales.
Barclays cuts mortgage rates in major Friday change
Barclays slashes purchase and remortgage rates from 9 January, joining HSBC and Halifax. Experts predict fierce lender competition in 2026. Read the latest.
Asda slashes prices on 2,300+ items to undercut rivals
Asda pledges to drop prices of everyday essentials below Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons loyalty card rates. Over 2,300 products are now cheaper to help families post-Christmas.
Midlands Power Cut Risk as Snow Hits: Towns Listed
An amber snow alert warns of power cuts and travel chaos across the Midlands from Thursday night. Key towns at risk include Birmingham, Derby, and Coventry. Stay informed and check on vulnerable neighbours.
Barclays cuts savings rates, customers to earn less
Barclays warns savers of interest rate cuts from January 2026, following Bank of England's base rate reduction. Expert urges looking beyond high street banks for better returns.
Met Office snow and power cut warning for Midlands
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for heavy snow and potential power cuts across 15 parts of Birmingham and the Midlands from Thursday night. Residents urged to prepare for travel disruption.
Universal Credit cuts of £2,652 announced for new claimants
New claimants with health conditions will see Universal Credit support halved from April 2026, a cut of £2,652 per year. The DWP defends the move, while critics warn it will push thousands into poverty.
British Gas: Stockpile 3 Days of Medicine for Snow Storm
British Gas urges UK households to prepare emergency kits with three days of medicine and essentials as Met Office amber warnings predict power cuts and travel chaos across Scotland.
WMP Could Lose 80 Officers in 2026 Funding Crisis
West Midlands Police may lose up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a £41m government funding shortfall. Commissioner Simon Foster calls it 'unacceptable' and warns of a blow to community safety. Read the full story.
WMP could lose 80 officers in 2026 funding crisis
West Midlands Police may lose up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a £41m government funding shortfall, warns PCC Simon Foster. This could push officer numbers to 600 below 2010 levels. Join the conversation.
Universal Credit health payment cut for new claimants
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces controversial Universal Credit changes, halving the health top-up for most new claimants from April 2026. Find out who is affected.
First-Time Buyers to Drive 2026 UK Property Sales
UK housing market forecast: First-time buyers lead 2026 sales surge as rates fall. Prices set to rise 2-4%, while rental growth slows. Get the full analysis.
Morrisons cuts prices on over 2,500 items
Morrisons launches a major price cut on over 2,500 products from January 2nd, offering savings on fresh food and household essentials. Discover how the supermarket is helping UK shoppers save.
Birmingham's biggest stories of 2025: January to June
A month-by-month look at the major political and community stories that shaped Birmingham in the first half of 2025, from the bin strike crisis to council bankruptcy fallout.
Universal Credit health top-up halved for new claimants from April
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms controversial Universal Credit cuts. New claimants with disabilities to see health element slashed from £97 to £50 a week from April 2026. Full details.
UK faces 42 hours of snow and power cut warnings
The Met Office warns of heavy snow and potential power cuts across Scotland, with travel disruption expected for the start of the new year. Stay informed and prepare.
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