Coventry Foodbank's Christmas Bear Fights Hunger Crisis
A heartwarming Christmas campaign launches in Coventry as local foodbank deploys giant festive bear to highlight growing food poverty and rally community support during cost-of-living crisis.
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Nigerian fine dining restaurant Chuku's comes to Birmingham
Discover Chuku's, Birmingham's first Nigerian tapas restaurant, bringing vibrant West African flavours and contemporary dining to the city's historic Jewellery Quarter.
Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.
Walsall's Rooftop Street Food Venue Approved
Walsall is set to welcome an exciting new rooftop street food venue with panoramic views, transforming the town's culinary scene and creating new jobs.
Zog Energy collapses affecting 15,300 customers
Zog Energy becomes latest casualty of UK energy crisis as regulator Ofgem scrambles to find new supplier for thousands of households left in limbo.
Birmingham Council Faces Pressure for Financial Crisis Inquiry
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.
UK's Top 20 Trending Food Spots Revealed
Discover the UK's most popular dining destinations as new data reveals the hottest food spots trending across the country, from London gems to regional favourites.
The Entertainer announces major job cuts amid cost crisis
Britain's beloved toy chain The Entertainer faces tough restructuring with significant job losses as rising costs and tax pressures hit the retail sector hard.
West Midlands Plans 5,000 New Homes in Major Regeneration
Ambitious regeneration plans could transform the West Midlands with thousands of new homes, commercial spaces, and community facilities set to breathe new life into the region.
£46k+ Earners Face Higher Tax in Fiscal Drag Squeeze
New analysis reveals how the frozen income tax threshold is dragging more workers into higher tax brackets amid the cost of living crisis. Discover if your salary makes you one of the 'fiscal drag' victims.
Homeware chain with 30 stores collapses into administration
British home furnishings retailer collapses into administration, closing all 30 stores and making 250 staff redundant in devastating high street blow.
DWP accused of 'stealing' £6,850 from single parents
Exclusive investigation reveals how the DWP is demanding thousands back from vulnerable single parents after wrongly classifying them as couples - leaving families in financial ruin.
HMRC's Tax Crackdown: £100 Fines Loom for Households
HMRC is preparing to issue automatic £100 fines to households who fail to complete tax returns on time, with experts warning this could impact millions during the cost of living crisis.
Pigeon Park's Transformation into Birmingham Food Hub
Discover how Birmingham's historic St Philip's Cathedral churchyard, affectionately known as Pigeon Park, has become the city's hottest new alfresco dining spot with the arrival of The Lunch Club's street food market.
Birmingham's £225m IT crisis forces council tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham City Council's disastrous Oracle IT implementation created a financial black hole, forcing service cuts and council tax hikes across the city.
Thousands of new homes planned for Midlands region
Major development plans revealed for Midlands with thousands of new homes, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth opportunities set to reshape the region's landscape.
Protesters halt Birmingham Council tax hike vote
Chaos erupted at Birmingham Council House as protesters stormed the chamber, forcing councillors to flee and halting a controversial 21% tax increase vote in dramatic scenes.
Government takes control of crisis-hit HMP Birmingham
The Ministry of Justice has seized control of HMP Birmingham after inspectors found shocking conditions including violence, drugs, and squalor at the troubled Winson Green prison.
Empty Shoes Protest Reveals SEND Crisis Across UK
Families across England and Scotland are placing empty children's shoes outside council buildings in a poignant protest against special educational needs funding cuts and support failures.
Council Tax Shock: Two Payments Due in April 2024
Exclusive investigation reveals how April's payment schedule creates perfect financial storm for families already struggling with cost of living crisis.
Half of UK households forced to make spending cuts
Shocking new research reveals how the ongoing cost of living squeeze is pushing millions of British families to their financial limits, with many making severe cutbacks just to manage essential expenses.
Cornwall's holiday let crisis deepens with new rules
Exclusive investigation reveals how Cornwall's new 182-day occupancy rule is forcing holiday let owners to sell up, creating a perfect storm for the region's tourism economy.
New Toasty Food Hall Opening in Birmingham for Christmas
Birmingham's food scene gets a delicious upgrade as Toasty food hall prepares to launch near the city's famous Christmas Market, offering gourmet toasties and festive treats.
Gloucestershire may need two new towns by 2040
New government data reveals Gloucestershire requires up to 76,000 new homes by 2040, potentially necessitating two new towns to address the county's housing shortage and economic growth needs.
Birmingham commissioners hit back at bankruptcy critics
Government-appointed commissioners deliver a powerful defence of Birmingham's recovery plan, dismissing critics as 'ill-informed' while revealing the true scale of the city's financial challenges.
DWP urged to abolish 'cruel' benefit cap amid cost crisis
The Department for Work and Pensions is being urged to abolish the 'unfair' benefit cap that's pushing vulnerable families into financial crisis across the UK.
Water bills to rise despite sewage pollution failures
Regulator Ofwat faces mounting criticism as water companies prepare to increase customer bills while continuing to discharge sewage into UK waterways. Discover how this controversial decision impacts households and the environment.
Universal Credit shame: Disabled dad's heating vs eating choice
A disabled father from Birmingham reveals how cruel benefit calculations are forcing families to choose between heating and eating as the cost of living crisis deepens.
Birmingham Curry House Bans Tracksuits and Hoodies
A popular Birmingham curry restaurant implements strict dress code prohibiting tracksuits and hoodies, sparking debate about dining standards and customer expectations.
Birmingham's Top Restaurant Deals This November
Discover Birmingham's best restaurant offers this November 2025, from early bird specials to fixed-price menus that won't break the bank.
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