£2.5m film and TV boost for Cornwall
A new £2.5m equity scheme is set to transform film and high-end TV production in Cornwall, creating jobs and showcasing the region's unique identity. Discover the impact.
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St Giles Hospice Winter Gala Raises £40,000
The inaugural St Giles Hospice Winter Gala at Moxhull Hall raised £40,000, funding over 1,330 hours of specialist end-of-life care. Discover how to support their 2026 event.
Minister: Teachers Should Complain More Like Bin Workers
Home Office minister Jess Phillips urges teachers to demand more recognition for their work, citing the example of Birmingham bin workers. Discover the government's plan for schools.
Council Tax Support: Millions Could Be Overpaying
New figures reveal 3.7 million people receive Council Tax Reduction, but many more eligible households are missing out on vital savings. Age UK explains eligibility and how to claim.
Wales Development Bank Hits £1bn Investment Landmark
The Development Bank of Wales has invested over £1bn, supporting 51,000+ jobs and generating £5.8bn in economic value. Discover how this impacts Welsh businesses and communities.
West Midlands Bus Services Saved with Subsidy
A £50 million subsidy protecting West Midlands bus routes from cuts has been extended for 15 months. Discover how this decision secures vital transport links for communities.
Community Partnership Saves Frankley Library
A new partnership has secured the future of Frankley Library in Birmingham, transforming it into a community hub with expanded support services. Discover how this collaboration saved a vital local resource.
Council Tax Reduction 2025: Are You Eligible?
Millions in England receive Council Tax Reduction, but many eligible households are missing out. Discover if you qualify and how to claim support worth hundreds of pounds.
UK SMEs start with less than £6,000
New research reveals the average UK SME starts with under £6,000, with 80% walking a financial tightrope. Discover the personal sacrifices and the call for more entrepreneurial support.
North Kesteven Launches £18k Community Grant Scheme
Community groups in North Kesteven can now apply for up to £1,500 from a new £18,000 Flourishing Communities Grant. Funding supports projects like defibrillators and play equipment. Apply by November 30, 2025.
Health Research Programme Launches at Stockport Stadium
Stockport County Community Trust launches a pioneering health and care research programme at Edgeley Park stadium, making vital studies more accessible to the local community.
Derbyshire's £7m landslip fund ends 4-year road closure
A Derbyshire road closed since 2022 due to landslip damage will remain shut for four years before £1.1 million repairs conclude. Discover how £7 million in funding will fix five key routes.
Student's 7 Marathons in 7 Days for Youth Charity
Billy Nunn from King's College London tackles an epic endurance challenge - seven marathons in seven consecutive days - to raise vital funds for UK Youth and protest youth service cuts across Britain.
£350m North East business investment funds launched
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has launched new £350m investment funds to create 2,300 jobs and support over 470 small businesses across the region. Apply now to grow your business.
TV Licence fee rising to £181 amid BBC crisis
UK households face a £7 TV Licence fee increase to £181 this April. This comes as the BBC faces a major scandal and a legal threat from Donald Trump. Discover the full story.
Headteacher warns against 'putting a price on SEND'
As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
Council Tax Explained: Where Your Money Goes
Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.
Beverley Knight announces £244k Windrush heritage grant
Soul legend Beverley Knight surprises Wolverhampton with a £244,452 National Lottery grant for a Windrush music heritage project. Discover how this funding preserves Caribbean cultural legacy.
Birmingham school gets £747k for structural repairs
A £747,000 project has been approved for Story Wood Primary School in Birmingham to fix structural damage, damp, and flooding issues, ensuring a safe learning environment.
NHS Confident on £35m Hospital Despite Builder's Crisis
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust confirms robust plans to continue Berwick's £35m community hospital construction after contractor Merit files administration notice. Learn how the project will proceed.
New funding deal to save West Midlands bus services
A crucial funding deal is set to protect West Midlands bus services from cuts for 15 months. Learn how this affects local transport and the transition to a franchised network.
New £20k-£200k equity fund opens for Cornwall
The Beacon Fund is now accepting applications, offering £20,000 to £200,000 in equity investment to fill a critical funding gap for ambitious start-ups in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Walsall councillors resign from Labour in £20m row
Two Walsall councillors have resigned from the Labour party, claiming residents have been 'sidelined' in a dispute over a £20m government funding board for Darlaston.
West Midlands Bus Services Saved with £50m Funding
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.
BBC TV Licence Fee Faces Fundamental Overhaul
The BBC TV licence fee is under formal review following the Donald Trump row and mounting pressure. Could the £180 charge be replaced? Read the latest updates.
Lancaster University job cuts spark strike action
Lancaster University plans to cut over 400 jobs, prompting lecturer strikes and fears from local businesses and students about the economic and educational impact.
Budget Blow: The Stealth Council Tax Hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of households face significant council tax hikes due to a stealth government policy change, with Birmingham residents among the hardest hit.
Tissue Regenix warns of funding challenges ahead
York-based regenerative medicine company Tissue Regenix faces significant financial headwinds as it warns of potential funding challenges ahead, despite recent strategic progress.
£80M West Midlands Housing Revolution Begins
A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.
£7bn social housing funding boost unveiled
The UK government announces a massive £7 billion funding injection for social housing, promising thousands of new affordable homes and major regeneration projects across the country.
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