Reform UK slams Tory council over £30k union payments
Richard Tice launches scathing attack on Walsall Council after investigation reveals £30,000 spent on trade union facility time, demanding immediate repayment to taxpayers.
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Solihull Council proposes controversial village merger
Solihull Council is considering merging four villages into a single parish council, sparking debate about local identity and democratic representation in the West Midlands.
Walsall's £50 Garden Waste Charge Sparks Anger
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.
Government rejects Devon council reorganisation plans
Major local government reorganisation in Devon halted as ministers reject plans to create single unitary authorities for Plymouth and Torbay, maintaining current two-tier system.
Birmingham man wins payout after council tax error causes homelessness
A Birmingham resident has secured compensation after a council tax blunder led to his wrongful imprisonment and homelessness. Discover how the local authority's error turned one man's life upside down.
Labour's new rule for every UK town could transform local power
Exclusive: Labour considers mandatory 'Take Back Control' bills requiring councils to create bespoke powers for their communities in radical devolution shake-up.
Birmingham Council Meeting Erupts in Chaos
A Birmingham City Council meeting descended into chaos as residents and councillors clashed over budget cuts and service reductions, with police intervention required to maintain order.
Council no-show at mould-infested Birmingham home
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.
Labour's £150 energy bill rescue plan unveiled
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.
Birmingham Bin Strike 2025: Full Timeline
Birmingham faces a summer of disruption as bin workers announce strike action over pay disputes. Get the full timeline and understand how this will affect collections across the city.
Solihull Council sells scout hut in £1.5M property clear-out
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has raised over £1.5 million by selling 14 properties, including a former scout hut in Knowle, as part of a major review of publicly-owned assets.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit cap
Sir Keir Starmer announces Labour will abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, marking a significant shift in welfare policy affecting thousands of families across the UK.
MP: Woman left without heating for 3 months in council failure
Dudley North MP Marco Longhi demands urgent action after constituent suffers through winter without heating or hot water while council failures continue.
Gogglebox star exposes Birmingham's massive council tax hike
Former Gogglebox favourite Tom Malone Jr reveals Birmingham residents are battling the highest council tax surge in England, with bills skyrocketing by 21% over two years amid the city's financial crisis.
Labour may abolish two-child benefit cap in welfare overhaul
Exclusive: Labour could scrap the controversial two-child benefit limit as Rachel Reeves signals biggest shake-up to welfare system in a decade. Discover what this means for struggling families across the UK.
Labour's HMRC office closure crisis deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour may be forced to reconsider HMRC office closures amid cost of living pressures, putting thousands of civil service jobs at risk across the UK.
Starmer vows to freeze National Insurance in cost of living pledge
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces bold plan to scrap planned National Insurance rise and tackle energy bills crisis ahead of Autumn Statement.
Reeves Faces £10bn Tax Warning for Working Families
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting pressure as experts warn her tax plans could cost working families billions, threatening to derail Labour's economic agenda.
Labour's EV plan faces charging infrastructure crisis
Industry leaders sound alarm over insufficient charging infrastructure as Labour pushes for accelerated electric vehicle adoption, threatening to derail green transport ambitions.
Labour urged to protect pensions from cost of living crisis
Exclusive: Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer's government as campaigners demand immediate action on pension reforms and cost of living support for elderly households.
Council Tax Loophole Could Save Households Hundreds
Thousands of UK households are unknowingly overpaying on council tax due to a little-known exemption for empty properties undergoing major repairs. Discover how this loophole works and whether you could claim money back.
Labour branch apologises over asylum seeker hotel motion
A Birmingham Labour group has been forced into an embarrassing U-turn after proposing to house asylum seekers in luxury hotels, sparking widespread condemnation from local residents and party members.
Labour urged to scrap outdated MOT rules in safety overhaul
Industry leaders demand urgent reform of Britain's MOT system as Labour faces pressure to deliver on road safety promises and modernise vehicle testing standards.
Rachel Reeves apologises for election betting scandal
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has written a formal apology letter after placing a £20 bet on the election date, calling it a 'serious error of judgement' that damaged public trust.
Six Tax Shakes Rachel Reeves Could Unleash
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering six major tax reforms that could reshape Britain's financial landscape, from inheritance tax to council tax overhauls.
Labour's pay-per-mile road tax plan faces fury
Labour faces backlash after confirming pay-per-mile road pricing remains an option, despite Conservative claims the policy had been scrapped. Birmingham motorists express outrage over potential tracking and costs.
Labour condemns West Midlands bus service changes
West Midlands Labour leaders launch scathing attack on Mayor Andy Street's bus service reforms, warning of 'managed decline' and devastating impacts on vulnerable communities across the region.
Council refuses pavement for disabled resident's safety
A frustrated grandfather speaks out after Birmingham City Council rejects his plea for a pavement on a dangerous road where his disabled wife and grandchildren risk their safety daily.
Labour Plans Business Rates Overhaul to Save High Streets
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical reform of 'broken' business rates system to save struggling shops and create level playing field for British businesses.
Labour breaks silence on Rochdale candidate controversy
Labour Party finally addresses growing controversy surrounding candidate Azhar Ali in Rochdale by-election as pressure mounts over Israel comments scandal.
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