West Midlands Police faces £40m funding cut
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding, risking further cuts to officers. Crime Commissioner Simon Foster warns of a 'postcode lottery' and fewer police on streets.
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Dudley Council's £75.9m funding sparks political debate
Dudley Council is set for a £75.9m three-year finance settlement from the Labour government. While Labour MPs hail a 'turning point', the borough's Conservative leader urges caution, saying 'the devil is in the detail'. Read the full story.
Wealth manager Perspective acquires Prosser Knowles
Chorley-based Perspective Financial Group expands with its 17th acquisition of 2025, adding £400m in assets and 27 staff from Gloucestershire's Prosser Knowles. Discover the strategic growth.
Manchester Arena bombing victims receive £20m damages
Sixteen victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing have been awarded nearly £20 million in damages. The settlements follow a public inquiry that found serious security failings. Read the full story.
Birmingham Council gets major funding boost after bankruptcy
Birmingham City Council secures a massive £651.5m funding increase over five years as part of a new £78bn government settlement targeting deprived areas. Read the full story.
Migrants cancel DWP benefits over settlement fears
A low-paid carer cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's DLA, fearing new immigration rules will block her UK settlement. Experts warn of widespread discrimination.
£750 Cost of Living Payments Land Before Budget
Households can access £750 in unclaimed support. Lightning Reach portal helps people claim billions in grants and benefits quickly. Check your eligibility now.
Home insurers exposed for low claim acceptance rates
Which? reveals Lloyds, esure, and Rentokil have the worst home insurance claim acceptance rates in Britain. Discover the data and what it means for your policy.
Birmingham £200 DWP hardship payments start arriving
Birmingham households begin receiving £200 hardship grants from today. Funded by DWP, these payments help cover food and energy costs. Check your eligibility now.
Bank of England Plans New Stablecoin Regulations
The Bank of England sets out 2025 stablecoin regime to ensure financial stability and foster innovation in UK payments. Public consultation open until February 2026.
1.5m UK Homes Waste Cash on Credit Schemes
The FCA warns millions are wasting up to £25 monthly on credit-building products. Discover free, effective alternatives to improve your credit score today.
Tissue Regenix warns of funding challenges ahead
York-based regenerative medicine company Tissue Regenix faces significant financial headwinds as it warns of potential funding challenges ahead, despite recent strategic progress.
West Midlands Council Tax Crisis: 10,000+ Face Legal Action
Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of West Midlands households in council tax arrears, with mounting debt crisis hitting vulnerable families hardest. Discover the human impact and support available.
Halifax customers hit with duplicate withdrawal shock
Thousands of Halifax banking customers are reporting duplicate cash withdrawals draining their accounts overnight. The major banking glitch has left families struggling to pay bills as the bank scrambles to fix the error.
Mortgage market clash: Brokers vs building societies
A fierce debate erupts between mortgage brokers and building societies as new research reveals growing tensions over lending practices and market access.
£950 Cost of Living Payments from Barclays & Nationwide
Major UK banks Barclays and Nationwide are rolling out substantial £950 payments to support customers struggling with rising living costs. Discover who qualifies and when payments arrive.
Emergency Cost of Living Packs Sent to UK Households
Vulnerable households nationwide are receiving emergency support packages containing essential items as fuel poverty reaches critical levels this winter.
Benefits to £70k/month: The Incredible Transformation
Discover the incredible journey of a former benefits claimant who transformed his life to earn over £70,000 per month through property investment and shares his blueprint for financial freedom.
Alnwick Garden Blooms with Financial Growth & Visitor Surge
The world-renowned Alnwick Garden in Northumberland reports impressive financial recovery with soaring visitor numbers and ambitious expansion plans, showcasing remarkable resilience in challenging times.
TSB Urgent Scam Alert: Millions Must Act
TSB warns customers about sophisticated new impersonation scams as fraudsters target banking security. Learn how to protect your money from these convincing cons.
Cancer patient's £45 weekly nightmare after DWP suspension
A Birmingham mother diagnosed with terminal cancer reveals her devastating financial struggle after the DWP halted her Universal Credit payments, leaving her with just £45 per week to survive.
DWP payment delays exposed in shocking new account
Exclusive: A new first-hand account exposes how DWP payment delays are pushing vulnerable claimants to the brink, with one man waiting months for essential support.
Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.
Car Finance Compensation: Millions Could Claim
A major regulatory investigation into motor finance commission arrangements could see millions of British drivers receive compensation payouts. Here's everything you need to know about the FCA probe and how to claim.
Farage's Reform UK spending plans face financial scrutiny
Reform UK faces mounting criticism over its election spending proposals as experts question the party's financial calculations and funding sources.
Midlands fraudster's £1.3m bank scam exposed
A sophisticated fraudster from the Midlands has been convicted after orchestrating an elaborate banking scam that nearly netted him £1.3 million. Discover how his complex deception unravelled.
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.
DWP pays £1,700 to Universal Credit claimant after years
A Universal Credit recipient shares their emotional journey from financial desperation to unexpected relief after receiving a substantial backpayment from the DWP, revealing the human cost of Britain's welfare system.
TSB Warning: Cost of Living Scams Target Customers
TSB bank reveals alarming new scam tactics exploiting the cost of living crisis, with fraudsters pretending to offer government support payments to steal savings.
Universal Credit mum's powerful response to trolls
A Birmingham mother on Universal Credit shares her emotional story of battling online trolls while trying to provide for her family during the cost of living crisis.
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