King Charles has reportedly offered Prince Andrew a temporary residence to secure his exit from Royal Lodge by his 66th birthday. Get the latest on the royal relocation and the planned move to Sandringham.
British personnel are being withdrawn from a key US air base in Qatar as tensions with Iran escalate. Read the latest on the security precaution and diplomatic fallout.
Esther Baker pleads not guilty to perverting justice over false sex attack claims involving ex-MP John Hemming and late peer Roy Jenkins. Full court details.
Market Street Service Station Ltd applies to sell alcohol at Staddons Garage. Residents have until Jan 28, 2026 to submit representations to East Devon District Council.
Premiere Build Limited has applied to use Paars Farm in Woodbury as an operating centre for three heavy goods vehicles. Local residents can submit representations within 21 days.
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster vows not to sack Chief Constable Craig Guildford over the Israeli fan ban, pending a full review. Read the latest on the political fallout.
A major review of speed limits in Northern Ireland is underway, with proposals to increase HGV limits and expand 20mph zones. Have your say in the 14-week public consultation.
The UK government performs a U-turn on its mandatory digital ID scheme for work checks. Discover the new flexible approach and its implications for migrants and services.
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.
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford's future hangs in the balance after admitting to misleading MPs over AI use in a controversial football fan ban. Follow the latest.
Birmingham's ongoing bin strike could cost the crisis-hit council at least £19 million by March, disrupting services and delaying crucial waste reforms. Read the full financial breakdown.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will address Parliament on a critical report into West Midlands Police's decision to ban Israeli fans. The findings could determine Chief Constable Craig Guildford's future.
Households in the UK could see their council tax bills reduced to zero if a resident has a severe mental impairment and receives certain DWP benefits. Find out if you qualify.
Solihull Council's planning committee has refused a proposal to convert a house in Dene Court Road, Olton, into a children's home. The decision, driven by highway safety concerns, followed a petition and 38 objections. Read the full story.
Justice Secretary David Lammy intervenes to stop the parole of Reginald Wilson, who murdered a doctor in 1990. New information could keep the 'die in prison' inmate behind bars.
Market Street Service Station Ltd has applied to sell alcohol from 6am to 10pm daily at Staddons Garage on Budleigh Salterton's High Street. Residents have until January 28, 2026, to submit representations.
Sevenoaks District Council has issued a statutory notice to grant SGN an easement for a replacement gas pipeline at Oxenhill Meadow. Residents have until January 23, 2026, to submit written representations.
Solihull planners unanimously approve a two-storey rear extension in Poundley Close, Castle Bromwich, overriding neighbour concerns over size and character. Read the full debate.
Kent County Council, led by Reform UK, proposes a 3.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, breaking election pledges. Dover and Deal households face paying £67 more annually.
The FBHVC, representing 250,000 members, pledges to scrutinise Labour's road safety plans, fearing unjust restrictions on classic vehicles. Read their full response.
New figures reveal HMRC's fraud pilot wrongly halted child benefit for 71% of legitimate families. The 'egregious error' caused unnecessary pain. Read the full report and official apology.
Plymouth City Council is petitioning the Government for £25.7m in extra funding to cover soaring social care costs, as it faces a £17m budget shortfall. Read the full story.
A decision on reopening the former Royal Oak pub in Wolverhampton as an Indian grill is pending after council discovered seven unauthorised flats. Read the latest on the planning committee's verdict.
Walsall Council's planning committee will decide on a controversial two-storey extension in Streetly after objections from MP Wendy Morton and over 130 locals. Read the latest.
The BBC is pursuing legal action to have Donald Trump's $10bn defamation claim thrown out, arguing the disputed Panorama programme was not aired in the US. A trial could be set for 2027.
The DWP is reforming Universal Credit to remove the 'perverse' incentive to sign off work. Changes start April 2026, affecting new claimants. Read the full details.
Plans submitted to replace 1860s warehouses near Parsonage Gardens with a landmark office block featuring a public bar-restaurant. Have your say on the proposal.
WASPI campaigners demand fair compensation for 1950s-born women, rejecting means-testing. A new Government decision is expected by early March. Read the latest.
Millions on Universal Credit and Pension Credit are getting a one-off £150 discount on energy bills this winter. Find out if you qualify and when you'll get paid.