Dudley finance boss blasts MPs over 'gaslighting' budget row
Dudley Council's finance chief launches a blistering attack on Labour MPs, dismissing claims of a £76m funding boost as 'financial gaslighting'. Read the full budget clash details.
Dudley Council's finance chief launches a blistering attack on Labour MPs, dismissing claims of a £76m funding boost as 'financial gaslighting'. Read the full budget clash details.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has removed Robert Jenrick from the Shadow Cabinet and suspended him from the party after a secret defection plot was uncovered. Read the full details.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage schedules a cryptic Westminster press conference. It follows Kemi Badenoch sacking Robert Jenrick over alleged defection plot. Full details.
Latest Aston Villa injury news on Emiliano Martinez, Boubacar Kamara and Amadou Onana ahead of the crucial Premier League clash with Everton. Get the expected return dates.
Three Conservative councillors in Walsall have resigned, citing the 'disgraceful' deselection of colleagues and divisive national rhetoric. The party's council majority is now on a knife-edge.
Walsall Conservative councillors publicly condemn their own party's decision to deselect a colleague with 50 years of service. Read the full story of the local election selection row.
Love Island's Maura Higgins confronts actor Michael Rapaport in tense Traitors US roundtable. Fans praise her bold stance. Get the full story and fan reactions here.
Latest Wolves injury news as Hwang Hee-chan and Joao Gomes face fitness tests ahead of the Premier League trip to Everton. Full squad update and return dates.
Follow live updates as Birmingham City host Championship leaders Coventry City at St Andrew's. Team news, score updates, and analysis from a crucial 3pm kick-off.
Birmingham Conservatives promise to restore weekly bin rounds and end the long-running strike as part of a six-point local election plan. Discover their full strategy.
The Conservative Party vows to remove the 2030 petrol and diesel ban and billions in net zero vehicle subsidies if re-elected. Kemi Badenoch says the move will protect industry and taxpayers.
Reform UK seized minority control of Worcestershire County Council in 2025, ending two decades of Conservative rule. Discover the key events, financial crises, and political defections that reshaped the Midlands.
Birmingham City receive mixed injury news ahead of their New Year's Day clash with Watford. Alex Cochrane could return, but Demarai Gray is ruled out. Full team news and suspensions inside.
Singer and guitarist Joe Ely has died at 78 from complications of Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's. The Texas legend toured with The Clash and The Rolling Stones. Read the full tribute.
Tributes pour in for former Birmingham Lord Mayor and Conservative councillor Randal Brew OBE, hailed as a 'true gentleman' who served Northfield. Share your memories.
A benefits influencer helping people with ADHD claim DWP support criticises Labour's 'disgusting' cuts. Discover the impact on disabled claimants.
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is expected to be out for around four more weeks with a hamstring injury. Get the latest team news ahead of the Wolves clash.
A Labour peer demands an official inquiry into claims of an 'evil plot' that 'officially endorsed' antisemitism in Birmingham, following a controversial football fan ban. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to apologise for breaking Labour's tax pledge as Budget pushes tax take to record high. Read the full analysis of political reactions.
Labour's Autumn Budget hikes the Expensive Car Supplement threshold to £50,000 and introduces a 3p per mile EV tax. Discover how these changes affect your wallet.
Councillor Vera Waters resigns from Walsall Conservatives, citing a party that has 'lost its way'. She is the fourth to leave in a year amid deselection turmoil.
Aldi vows to freeze prices on hundreds of Christmas items, including turkey and trimmings, ensuring affordability for shoppers. Discover how the supermarket is expanding across the UK.
Ex-DWP policy head Matt Ryder urges Labour to push further on PIP reforms, calling recent luxury car cuts 'window dressing'. Read the full analysis.
AO founder John Roberts brands plans to scrap the two-child benefit cap 'madness' ahead of the Autumn Budget, warning Labour must 'man up' and make difficult decisions.
New DWP powers will allow seizure of three months' bank statements to combat benefit fraud. Learn how this crackdown affects claimants and the safeguards in place.
The Labour government has broken its silence to confirm the state pension Triple Lock is secure. Pat McFadden pledges commitment, projecting a £1,900 annual rise. Read the full details.
New constituency map reveals England's public EV charging rollout is failing to meet demand. Labour urged to address the growing infrastructure gap.
The Labour government has launched its first major crackdown on drug driving in over 10 years. A new THINK! campaign targets young men via social media and police operations. #RoadSafety
The UK government has rejected a petition with 190,000 signatures calling for a ban on publishers disabling video games after sale. Discover the official response and your consumer rights.
UK drivers warned as number plate cloning rises 41%. Learn the new rules proposed by the Labour government and how to protect your vehicle from this growing crime.