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.
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.
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Exclusive analysis reveals the UK areas most likely to receive energy bill support this winter as the cost of living crisis deepens. Find out if your household qualifies.
Thousands of UK households are being warned about a common energy meter mistake that could be costing them hundreds of pounds extra during the cost of living crisis. Experts reveal why this simple error is driving up bills unnecessarily.
The company behind Pizza Hut's UK restaurants faces a financial crisis with nearly £70 million in debt, as the casual dining sector battles rising costs and changing consumer habits.
New official data exposes Birmingham as England's most deprived major city, with over half a million residents struggling in poverty-stricken neighbourhoods.
Exclusive investigation reveals desperate pensioners are withdrawing life savings as living costs soar, with many fearing they won't survive the financial crisis.
The Department for Work and Pensions has officially announced the November payment schedule for the £300 cost of living support. Discover exactly when eligible households will receive this crucial financial assistance.
A devastating week on West Midlands roads has claimed five lives, including a teenage boy and elderly pedestrian, raising serious concerns about road safety measures and infrastructure.
New research exposes how the £20 weekly Universal Credit reduction is causing severe mental and physical health crises across the UK, with food banks reporting unprecedented demand.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil Labour's radical planning reforms and new town developments to boost economic growth and tackle the housing crisis.
Millions of households across the UK could access thousands of pounds in government support schemes to combat rising energy costs this winter. Discover what help you're entitled to.
Exclusive research reveals households aged 45-54 are battling the worst financial pressure in the UK, with energy bills and mortgage costs creating a perfect storm.
A leading UK veterinarian reveals why traditional flea treatments are failing amid a national infestation surge, and shares life-saving prevention strategies for pet owners.
A Birmingham resident's desperate plea for help went unanswered as council officials failed to attend a pre-arranged inspection of their dangerously mouldy property, leaving them living in hazardous conditions.
The Labour Party has issued a fierce rebuke to Octopus Energy after the supplier warned customers of potential bill increases, calling the timing 'completely unacceptable' amid the ongoing cost of living pressures facing British households.
Struggling families across the UK are set to receive crucial financial support as the government unveils a new £500 million energy bills scheme, targeting those most affected by the ongoing cost of living crisis.
The acclaimed Summerhouse restaurant on Birmingham's canalside has closed permanently after 14 years, becoming another casualty of rising energy bills and supply chain pressures.
A Birmingham grandmother reveals how a DWP Universal Credit overpayment clawback left her with just 13p after working extra hours, sparking outrage over the system's fairness.
New analysis reveals UK households are set for significant energy bill increases this January, with experts warning of serious consequences for family finances and fuel poverty levels across Britain.
Millions of British families are bracing for financial shock as energy bills are set to surge this autumn despite falling price caps. Experts reveal why your payments could skyrocket.
Energy giant Octopus warns thousands of UK households with smart meters could see estimated bills despite device installations. Discover the technical glitch causing payment headaches.
Sir Keir Starmer announces Labour's ambitious plan to freeze council tax for millions and slash energy bills through a bold windfall tax on oil and gas giants.
Shocking new research reveals one in three UK households are failing to claim crucial financial support worth thousands during cost of living crisis.
Millions of households across the UK are set to receive crucial financial support this winter. Discover who qualifies for the £300 payment, when it's arriving, and what other help is available.
Millions of vulnerable households across England and Wales will receive a £575 cost of living payment this spring as part of the government's support package. Find out if you're eligible and when payments will arrive.
Millions of state pensioners are receiving crucial £300 payments this November as part of the government's cost of living support package. Here's what you need to know about eligibility and payment dates.
Lloyds Bank warns customers of sophisticated new scams as fraudsters exploit cost-of-living pressures. Learn how to spot the warning signs and protect your savings.
A Black Country nursery has been forced to turn away 130 children after Ofsted inspectors uncovered alarming safety breaches and inadequate safeguarding procedures during a surprise inspection.