A new petition calls for the DWP to end state pension payments for retirees with incomes over £50,000, aiming to fund student tuition fees. Over 10,000 signatures needed for a government response.
UK households face a £327.92 annual standing charge before using any energy, disproportionately impacting low-usage homes, renters, and single occupants. Learn how to fight back.
Solihull Council has significantly reduced its workforce by 158 posts, saving £2m via a paid-resignation scheme. Agency worker costs also fell by over 36%. Read the full financial scrutiny report.
Dudley Council proposes fee increases for services like pest control and cremation to add £2.5m to its budget. Key votes set for January and February 2026.
Gatwick Airport's new £10 drop-off charge makes it the UK's most expensive. Critics slam it as a 'cash grab' that hurts passengers and businesses.
Martin Lewis highlights the Severe Mental Impairment council tax discount, which can cut bills to zero for eligible households. Learn if you qualify and how to claim.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
A West Midlands businesswoman faced a staggering £153,000 mobile bill after a US work trip. Discover how the charges accrued and the impact on her company.
A West Midlands entrepreneur faced a staggering £153,000 mobile bill after a 12-day US trip. O2 waived the charges, but her business credit was damaged. Read the full story.
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro captured in daring raid, paraded through DEA HQ. Facing narco-terrorism charges in New York. Read the full story.
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was captured on camera grinning and greeting officers during his arrest procession in Manhattan. Read the full details of the dramatic US special forces operation.
From a £20m neighbourhood fund to a new Aldi and healthcare revamps, discover the 12 key developments poised to reshape Birmingham's Royal Town in the coming year.
Bristol Airport increases drop-off fees to £8.50, citing Rachel Reeves' Budget. The hike aims to curb car traffic and boost public transport use. Find out the new rates and free alternatives.
Nearly 180,000 drivers in England are being visited by bailiffs for unpaid Dartford Crossing charges. Learn the fees involved and how to avoid enforcement action.
A major West Midlands pharmacy chain could be forced into insolvency after Lloyds Bank filed a High Court application. The business owes locums £670,000 and reported losses of £1.9m.
The Labour government will introduce a per-mile road charge for electric vehicles from 2028. Critics warn it risks stalling the switch to EVs and undermines green goals.
New data reveals the shortest and longest council house waiting times across Birmingham wards, with Holyhead at 30 weeks and Quinton at 250 weeks. Discover the full list and council advice.
Two men face charges after a shooting on Wordsworth Road in Willenhall left a man in his 20s with life-threatening injuries. Police continue to appeal for information.
Birmingham City Council confirms new parking charges at Sutton Park, Lickey Hills, and Sheldon Country Park from 2026. Find out the costs and the political backlash.
The BBC paid all 19 celebrities, including Alan Carr and Stephen Fry, a flat £40,000 fee for The Celebrity Traitors. Discover the details and why the prize goes to charity.
New analysis reveals petrol and diesel drivers face 13p to 18p per mile fuel costs, far exceeding electric vehicles. A new per-mile tax for EVs starts in 2028. Discover the full impact.
Up to 12,300 second-home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge as 38 more English councils activate new powers from April. See the full list of affected areas.
Birmingham City Council is pushing ahead with parking charges at Sutton Park and Lickey Hills. Critics call it a 'tax on health' amid fears over access and congestion. Read the full story.
Birmingham City Council confirms new parking fees for three major parks from 2026, sparking political backlash. Find out the costs and the opposition's pledge.
Birmingham City Council plans new parking fees at three major parks in 2026 to raise funds, sparking fierce opposition from residents and political parties. Find out the details and what it means for visitors.
Up to 400,000 UK homes may be in the wrong council tax band due to flawed 1991 valuations. Check your band now and challenge it to potentially claim thousands in backdated refunds.
Warwickshire County Council approves higher on-street parking tariffs for Leamington, Warwick, Stratford, and Kenilworth from April 2026. Find out the new costs and the debate behind them.
Electric vehicle owners in London must pay the congestion charge from January 2, marking the end of a key perk. Daily rates rise to £18, with a discount for EVs.
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault relating to alleged 2009 offences. He will appear in court on January 20. Read the latest updates.
The cost of obtaining probate copies in the UK has surged to £16 each, a tenfold increase. Families now face £460 for a standard application. Discover the impact and expert advice.