Scott Mills has been dismissed by the BBC following an investigation into historical allegations of serious sexual offences against a boy under 16. The Met Police investigated but no charges were brought.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms emergency Crisis Resilience Fund opens Wednesday, offering cash payments to struggling households via local councils across England.
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the state pension triple lock will be maintained throughout the current Parliament, affecting 13 million pensioners with an expected 4.8% increase this April.
Experts warn the UK risks becoming a two-tier society as Universal Credit benefits rise by 6.2% and MPs receive a £3,300 pay hike, funded by working taxpayers.
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Thousands of families have just hours left to apply for free cash worth up to £500 as the DWP's Household Support Fund scheme closes on March 31, 2026.
The Department for Education remains silent amid calls to consider alternative locations for a £50 million free school planned on Reedswood Park woodland in Walsall, despite strong local opposition.
A key committee recommends merging Balsall and Berkswell parish councils after a consultation showed majority support, with a final decision expected in April.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will not attend the royal family's Easter service at Windsor, with sources confirming they made alternative arrangements with the King's understanding.
Independent candidate Amer Khan confesses to punching and kicking a resident during the 2022 elections, calling it a 'heat of the moment' mistake he won't repeat.
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Solihull Council has granted planning permission for eight detached homes on green belt land in Shirley, despite strong objections from the local parish council over sustainability concerns.
Birmingham City Council faces serious bullying allegations from an independent councillor regarding controversial Druids Heath regeneration plans, with two planning officers resigning amid community tensions.
Tamworth Borough Council proposes new byelaws regulating tattooing, piercing, and similar treatments with potential £1,500 fines for non-compliance. Public consultation open until April 2026.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Wolverhampton to kick off Labour's 2026 local election campaign, emphasizing unity and hope amid political challenges.
A DWP rule change from Sunday hikes National Insurance costs for expats, with some facing £25,000 more to qualify for the full state pension.
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North Warwickshire Borough Council has received a major planning application to transform a Centurion Way warehouse into indoor Padel courts, potentially creating a new leisure destination for Wilnecote and the wider Tamworth area.
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced payment date changes for 11 benefits in May due to bank holidays, following similar adjustments for Easter in April.
Payments for four DWP benefits under the Household Support Fund will cease on March 31, 2026. The government has allocated funding to local authorities for crisis support, with new scheme details pending.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed accelerated changes to state pension qualifying ages, with increases starting in April for those born from 1960 onward.
The DWP is adjusting payment schedules for state pensioners and benefit claimants this week due to the Easter bank holidays, with some receiving money on Thursday, April 2.
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The Department for Work and Pensions is sending letters to three million state pensioners born in 1960 and 1961, urging them to check eligibility online as pension age changes loom.
The BBC TV licence fee will rise by £5.50 for colour and £2 for black and white sets from April 1st, as the government cites inflation and financial stability for the broadcaster, while opposition parties criticize the hike amid cost-of-living pressures.
Millions of households will see energy bills fall by £117 per year from April, as the Government shifts green charges away from bills to ease cost of living pressures.
An independent remuneration panel has recommended increasing the basic allowance for Solihull councillors by £472 to £13,285, citing concerns about recruitment and financial impact on members.
The Department for Work and Pensions is streamlining Attendance Allowance processing, aiming to clear 90% of new claims within 30 days. Pensioners will see payments rise from April, with some receiving an extra £218.40 per year.
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Government data reveals average council tax rates for 2026/27 across England, showing Birmingham's Band D charge at £2,362.90. Compare with metropolitan boroughs, unitary authorities, and more in this comprehensive analysis.
The Department for Work and Pensions is implementing a phased increase in the state pension age from 66 to 67, affecting individuals born after April 1960 starting next week, with further rises potentially on the horizon.
Solihull Council has approved retrospective planning permission for an outdoor exercise area at Old Edwardians Sports Club in Shirley, despite initial objections from neighbours over noise and parking concerns.
The Department for Work and Pensions is increasing payments for 18 benefits, including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment, effective from April 6, with millions set to see hikes.
IM Properties has appealed to the Planning Inspectorate to force a decision on its £363 million Thrive employment park proposal near Sutton Coldfield, which has been pending with two councils for ten months.
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Local campaigners and Liberal Democrats urge Dudley Council to reconsider spending £38,000 from Aldi on outdoor gym equipment at Wollaston Recreational Ground, arguing for community consultation and alternative uses like road safety or guide hut improveme
