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.
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Rail Chaos: Empty Trains Amid Service Cuts Anger Passengers
Furious commuters across the West Midlands are questioning the logic behind drastic rail service reductions as trains continue to run virtually empty while passengers face overcrowding and cancellations.
Lidl cuts prices on 100+ essential items
Lidl announces major price cuts across more than 100 everyday items in UK stores, delivering relief to shoppers amid cost of living pressures.
ASOS cuts 500 jobs in UK restructuring
Online fashion giant ASOS announces significant workforce reduction affecting 500 roles across UK operations, including key Birmingham distribution centres, as part of cost-cutting measures.
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.
Community rallies after Birmingham police officer's death
Heartfelt fundraiser launched for funeral of PC Daniel Gower, described as a 'true gentleman' who dedicated his life to serving his Birmingham community.
Reeves' £20bn dilemma: Taxes or cuts?
Rachel Reeves faces an impossible choice as new analysis reveals the staggering scale of tax rises or spending cuts needed to fix Britain's finances. Discover what this means for your wallet.
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.
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.
Police use chainsaws twice in Birmingham drugs raid
West Midlands Police took extreme measures with chainsaws to breach a Birmingham property during a drugs warrant, uncovering a sophisticated cannabis farm in a shocking daytime operation.
Police Missed Four Chances to Arrest Killer Driver
Exclusive report reveals how West Midlands Police missed multiple opportunities to arrest a dangerous driver before he killed 18-year-old Rowan Cheshire in a horrific crash.
Chancellor urged to protect family tax credits
Rachel Reeves urged to protect vital support as concerns grow over plans to scrap working family payments amidst cost of living crisis.
Meta cuts 660 UK jobs in latest tech purge
Facebook's parent company Meta confirms significant workforce reduction affecting London operations as tech giant continues global restructuring programme.
DWP's Urgent Universal Credit Warning: Don't Lose £1,200
The Department for Work and Pensions issues critical alert to Universal Credit claimants about major changes that could slash payments by hundreds of pounds annually.
Universal Credit cut triggers health crisis across UK
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.
Firework exploded at police officers in Birmingham street
Dramatic bodycam footage shows the terrifying moment a firework was launched at close range towards West Midlands Police officers during a routine patrol in Birmingham.
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.
Birmingham Police Standoff: Clement Street Sealed Off
A major police operation has brought a Birmingham neighbourhood to a standstill, with multiple emergency vehicles and specialist units responding to a serious incident on Clement Street in Aston.
Bodycam shows asylum seeker ram police car
Exclusive body-worn camera footage shows dramatic Wolverhampton police chase ending in violent collision, as asylum seeker faces justice for dangerous driving.
16-year-old girl among teens arrested in Birmingham police chase
West Midlands Police have arrested multiple teenagers, including a 16-year-old girl, following a dramatic police pursuit through Birmingham's streets. The operation targeted dangerous driving and vehicle thefts across the city.
Elderly couple scammed by fake police officer
West Midlands Police issue urgent warning after criminals posing as officers steal life savings from vulnerable residents in convincing courier fraud scheme
Morrisons cuts prices to help shoppers save Christmas
Supermarket giant Morrisons announces major price cuts across essential Christmas items to help struggling families during the cost-of-living crisis.
Morrisons cuts prices on 160 products before Christmas
Supermarket giant Morrisons cuts prices on 160 popular products including milk, bread and vegetables to help struggling families ahead of Christmas shopping season.
Families challenge 'discriminatory' school transport cuts
Walsall Council faces mounting pressure as parents and campaigners challenge controversial cuts to home-to-school transport, arguing they disproportionately affect vulnerable children with special needs.
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.
Eastern Airways makes majority of staff redundant
Regional airline Eastern Airways has confirmed devastating job cuts affecting the majority of its workforce as part of a significant operational overhaul following route reductions.
Birmingham Police Seize 18 Vehicles in Crackdown
West Midlands Police have impounded 18 vehicles across Birmingham in a targeted operation against uninsured and unlicensed drivers, with multiple arrests made for serious offences.
Corrupt Police Officer Jailed for Drug Plot
Former PC Oliver Banfield, 26, sentenced to prison after body-worn video exposed his involvement in a cannabis supply conspiracy while serving with West Midlands Police.
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.
80mph Storm Warning: Power Cuts and Travel Chaos Ahead
The Met Office has issued urgent weather warnings as a powerful storm packing 80mph winds threatens widespread disruption across Britain this week.
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