DWP and Labour Issue New WASPI Compensation Statement
A parliamentary petition demanding compensation for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age changes has forced the government to issue a formal response.
Category : Politics
Sharon Osbourne Birmingham Council Election Speculation
Birmingham's Conservative group invites Sharon Osbourne to stand in local elections, while Labour leader praises her advocacy but questions eligibility requirements.
Petition: Keep State Pension Triple Lock Until 2029
A new petition urges the DWP and Labour government to protect the Triple Lock until 2029, citing its crucial role in preventing pensioner poverty.
Starmer's Anger Over Mandelson: 'Betrayed Country'
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expresses public-level anger, revealing plans to strip Peter Mandelson's title and remove him from Privy Council over Epstein lies.
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Birmingham Leader Defends HS2, Labels Reform 'Not Serious'
Birmingham Council Leader John Cotton has robustly defended the HS2 project against calls to scrap it, criticising Reform UK as 'not a serious political party' while highlighting the scheme's economic benefits.
Update in Fight to Double Pensioners' Tax Allowance
A petition on the Labour Party Parliament website urging the government to double state pensioners' tax allowance has gained significant traction, nearing the threshold for parliamentary debate.
Birmingham Council Seeks High Court Ban on Protests
Birmingham City Council has launched an urgent High Court bid to ban disruptive protests outside bin depots, citing severe service disruption affecting thousands of households.
Birmingham Bin Strikes: No End Date Given by Council Leader
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton has refused to provide a timeline for resolving the bin strikes, now in their second year, citing financial constraints and ongoing disputes with Unite the union.
Terrorist Candidate Accepts Sharon Osbourne's Election Bid
Shahid Butt, a former jihadist running for councillor in Sparkhill, responds to Sharon Osbourne's potential candidacy and discusses his controversial views.
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Wales Plans New Water Regulator to Replace Ofwat
The Welsh Government has published ambitious plans to establish a dedicated Welsh water regulator, requiring UK Government approval and legislative changes to address sewage scandals and environmental concerns.
Parkside Regeneration Phase Two Approved in Newton-le-Willows
St Helens Council has approved the second phase of the Parkside Colliery redevelopment, adding 1.6 million sq ft of logistics and manufacturing space to boost the local economy.
Wolverhampton's £12.5m Depot Plan Approved
City of Wolverhampton Council secures planning permission for a new £12.5m depot and taxi licensing office, relocating services to Hickman Avenue to support regeneration and electric vehicle transition.
Mountbatten-Windsor Moves Out After Epstein Files Release
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has vacated his Windsor residence, relocating to Norfolk temporarily as police assess new allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Birmingham Bin Strike: No End Date Given by Council Leader
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton declines to set a timeline for ending the ongoing bins strike, now in its second year, while expressing commitment to finding a solution.
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Afghan Man's UK Arrival Revealed in Rape Trial
Warwick Crown Court hears defendant Ahmad Mulakhil arrived in Britain four months before alleged sex attacks on a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Nuneaton.
Reform UK Branded Racist Over Benefit Cap Policy
Reform UK faces accusations of racism over its policy to lift the two-child benefit cap only for British-born working families, sparking heated parliamentary debate about discrimination and work incentives.
Nursery Worker Who Abused Babies Faces Deportation
Roksana Lecka, jailed for eight years for abusing 21 babies at Twickenham Green Nursery, will be deported to Poland this Thursday amid concerns from parents and MPs.
Royal Mail Delivery Delays Hit Nine Midlands Postcodes
Royal Mail has issued a warning about delivery delays affecting nine postcodes in the Midlands, including areas in Shrewsbury, Leicester, and Lichfield, due to ongoing disruptions.
Birmingham Council's Oracle IT Project Costs Hit £145m
Birmingham City Council's digital finance system, originally budgeted at £20m, now faces costs exceeding £145m with ongoing delays and functionality issues.
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Birmingham Council Tax Rise Planned Despite Bin Strike
Birmingham City Council announces a proposed 5% council tax increase for residents while the bins strike continues to disrupt recycling services across the city.
Birmingham Council Tax Rise Proposed Despite Bin Strikes
Birmingham City Council announces a 5% council tax increase proposal for 2026/27, despite ongoing bin strikes leaving households without regular waste collections across the city.
Birmingham Council Out of Bankruptcy with New Budget
Birmingham City Council unveils its first budget since emerging from bankruptcy, featuring a 4.99% council tax rise and £130 million investment in local services.
Birmingham Councillor's Final Wish to Return to Pregnant Wife
The family of Birmingham councillor Waseem Zaffar reveal his heartbreaking final plea to doctors to return to his pregnant wife before his sudden death in Pakistan at age 44.
Illegal Streaming Service Shut Down - £50k Warning Issued
Police have shut down a major illegal IPTV streaming network based in Manchester, arresting four suspects and seizing £750,000 worth of equipment. Sky warns households could face £50,000 fines for accessing content illegally.
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Mike Graham: Susanna Reid 'Can't Be Trusted' on GMB
Former TalkTV presenter Mike Graham has sparked debate by claiming Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid 'can't be trusted' in interviews, criticising her as establishment-focused.
WASPI Women's Final Compensation Bid Against DWP and Labour
WASPI campaigners launch a desperate final push for £2,950 compensation after Labour government refusal, urging MPs to vote on historic state pension injustice.
Pension Reforms to Close Gender Gap for Women
New government reforms from April will improve pensions for millions of women in local government, addressing the gender pension gap linked to maternity leave.
DWP Transfers AA and DLA to Scotland with New Rules
The Department for Work and Pensions announces new regulations for Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance from spring, transferring responsibility to the Scottish Government.
Opposition Mocks Starmer's China Trip Over 'Labubu Doll'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces criticism from opposition leaders over his diplomatic visit to China, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch suggesting he returned with little beyond a souvenir doll.
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Solihull Rejects Planning Vote Recording Proposal
Reform UK councillors' motion to record individual planning committee votes in Solihull was rejected over concerns about member targeting and political pressure.
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