Somerset Council sells 79-acre farm amid financial woes
Somerset Council is selling East Farm, a 79-acre site, to fund essential services. The move follows a financial emergency and government-approved asset sales.
Category : Politics
Reeves' Autumn Budget: 3 Key Policies Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce major pension reforms and state pension increases in her Autumn Budget. Discover how these changes could impact your finances.
Fuel Duty Rise: First in 15 Years from Wednesday
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget could introduce the first fuel duty rise in 15 years, adding up to £70 to HGV costs. FairFuelUK warns of a 'political disaster'.
10 Million Pensioners Could Pay Income Tax by 2030
New analysis reveals extending the income tax threshold freeze could force 10 million pensioners to pay income tax. Discover the full impact of the Autumn Budget.
Tax Freeze Extension Warning for UK Earners Over £40,000
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to extend the income tax threshold freeze to 2030, potentially dragging millions into higher tax bands. Discover how this 'stealth tax' could impact your finances.
Drink-Drive Limit Could Be Cut Across UK
Road safety experts demand UK drink-drive limit be slashed from 80mg to 50mg. Could your pint put you over the legal limit? Discover the potential impact.
Council tax surcharge to hit 100,000 UK homes
Over 100,000 UK households in council tax bands F, G and H face an average £4,500 surcharge from Wednesday. Labour's new property levy sparks housing market concerns.
Love Actually star Jill Freud dies aged 98
Actress Jill Freud, the real-life inspiration for Lucy Pevensie and Love Actually star, has passed away at 98. Read her touching final words and remarkable life story.
Reeves pledges £1.2bn benefit fraud crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce £1.2bn savings from benefit fraud crackdown and scrap two-child limit in Autumn Budget. Read the full details.
Monday Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Trivia
Challenge yourself with our Monday quiz, featuring questions on music, language, mythology, and nature. Discover fascinating facts and test your general knowledge today!
Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget: Key Details
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget on November 26, focusing on NHS waiting lists, national debt, and the cost of living. Discover the key announcements.
150,000 drivers warn Reeves over fuel duty
Over 152,000 sign petition urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut or freeze fuel duty in the Autumn Budget. 54.7% of Labour voters support a cut. Read the full story.
Drivers urge Chancellor to halt 5p fuel duty rise
Motoring groups warn a planned 5p fuel duty hike in the Autumn Budget could cost households billions and push pump prices to record highs. Read the full analysis.
Reeves confirms end to two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap, giving Universal Credit claimants up to £586 extra per month. Find out how this affects you.
UK Vape Crackdown: £10k Fines & Prison Threat
Rogue traders face £10,000 fines and prison under new UK rules targeting illegal vapes. Learn how digital stamps will protect consumers and disrupt criminal networks.
DVSA driving test changes start Monday
Major DVSA driving test changes begin 24 November, requiring longer time on faster roads and fewer stops. Learn how this aims to improve road safety for new drivers.
9 Million Pensioners Face Tax on State Pension
Nearly 9 million state pensioners could be pushed into paying income tax as the Chancellor extends the freeze on tax thresholds. Discover the impact of this Autumn Budget decision.
DWP 'Zero Tolerance' Benefit Fraud Crackdown Begins
The DWP is launching a major new 'zero tolerance' crackdown on benefit fraud, starting in 48 hours. This coincides with the controversial £3bn lifting of the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full story.
Universal Credit rules softened for 560,000 people
The DWP is softening Universal Credit sanctions for over 560,000 claimants, replacing payment stoppages with non-financial penalties. Discover the new rules effective from November 26.
Families to get extra £292 a month from Wednesday
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in her Budget, giving families on Universal Credit an extra £292.81 per month. Find out how this change affects you.
Solihull Lap Dancing Club Licence Decision Due
The Honey Club in Solihull seeks renewed sexual entertainment venue licence. No objections received from police or public. Council decision expected November 27.
Walsall Rooftop Food Court Submits Planning Application
Plans submitted for Walsall's rooftop street food venue after council closure over safety. Over 100 jobs created. Decision expected January 2026.
Birmingham rejects student flats on historic pub site
Birmingham Council refuses 263-bed student block on former Golden Eagle pub site over heritage concerns. Discover the full story behind the decision.
I'm A Celebrity star caught breaking strict show rules
Alex Scott faces serious consequences after being caught smuggling contraband salt into the I'm A Celebrity camp. Discover the dramatic fallout and jungle rule-breaking history.
Strictly's La Voix exits competition after injury
Drag queen La Voix leaves Strictly Come Dancing due to injury. Her partner Aljaz Skorjanec made a heartfelt statement about drag queens. Read the emotional exit interview.
UK's Biggest Solar Farm Plan Rejected in Malvern Hills
Midland campaigners triumph as 271-acre solar farm plan near Malvern Hills is rejected by council over visual impact and safety concerns. Read the full story.
Ex-Strictly pro says 'get rid' of two judges
Former Strictly pro James Jordan calls for two judges to be replaced, urging for more honest critiques unafraid of the 'woke minority'. Read his full explosive comments.
Mum faces tearing down garden house for disabled daughter
A Worcester mother could be forced to demolish a £170,000 garden building made for her disabled daughter after council refused retrospective planning permission. Discover the full story.
Five DWP benefits could cut your council tax bill
Claimants of five key DWP benefits may be eligible for a council tax reduction. Check with your local council now to see if you can lower your payments.
Sunday Quiz: Animals, Literature & General Knowledge
Challenge yourself with this week's Sunday Quiz! From Gooney birds to Charles Dickens, test your knowledge on animals, literature, and cryptic clues. How many can you get right?
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