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.
Category : Politics
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dudley Grit Bin Removal Sparks Political U-Turn and Review
Dudley Liberal Democrats acknowledge voting for budget cuts that removed 500 grit bins, causing public outrage. A new review promises to restore some bins while learning from the winter maintenance fiasco.
Appeal Over Rejected Tyseley Prayer Facility Plan
An appeal has been launched after Birmingham City Council rejected plans to convert the former Scanlon's Club in Tyseley into a prayer facility due to traffic and highway safety concerns.
New Epstein Files Reveal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Allegations
Newly released documents from the Epstein case reveal further allegations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct, including claims about Buckingham Palace visits and staff complaints.
Charnwood Mayor's Civic Service in Shepshed
Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr David Northage, will host the annual Civic Service at St Botolph's Church in Shepshed on February 15, led by Revd. Emily Sharman, with refreshments and charity collections.
Mell Square 'Urban Village' Decision Expected This Week
Solihull planners are set to decide on a multi-million pound plan to transform Mell Square shopping centre into a vibrant urban village featuring 1,600 homes, hotel rooms, and extensive public spaces.
Rachel Reeves Confirms £150 Energy Bill Cut for Pensioners
Labour government announces £150 energy bill reduction for all households and state pension increases from April, providing significant cost of living relief for millions of pensioners across the UK.
Sandwell Pub to Become Assisted Living Flats
Sandwell Council has approved revised plans to demolish the former Wheatsheaf pub in Rowley Regis and replace it with 19 assisted living flats for adults with learning disabilities.
Sharon Osbourne Mulls Birmingham Council Run
Sharon Osbourne has suggested she may move to Birmingham and stand for election after a man convicted of terror offences announced his council candidacy.
Royal Mail Delivery Delays in West Midlands Postcodes
Royal Mail has issued a warning about ongoing delivery delays affecting four specific postcode areas in the West Midlands region during February.
£147 Bill Hike for Households from April
Millions of households will see water and council tax bills increase by £147 annually from April, though energy bill reductions and benefit rises may offset some costs.
Stealth Tax Freeze Hits £48k Earners with £600+ Bill
Middle earners on £48,000 face £603.50 extra tax by 2031 due to threshold freeze, hitting police and teachers hardest while higher earners pay less.
TV Licence Fines: Netflix and Amazon Prime Viewers Warned
Updated TV Licensing rules confirm the £174.50 annual fee applies to live streaming on services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, with experts warning millions could be breaking the law accidentally.
Birmingham Council Elections: Key Dates and Candidates
Birmingham residents prepare to vote in crucial local elections amid financial crisis and bins strike. All 101 council seats contested as parties battle for control.
Walsall Council All Seats Up for Grabs in 2026 Election
Walsall residents prepare for intense political campaigning as boundary changes trigger all-out council elections in May 2026, with Conservatives defending slim majority amid party defections.
Council Tax Break: February Bills Reduced to £0
Most households in England will see council tax bills drop to £0 in February 2026, part of a two-month payment break. This comes ahead of major reforms introducing new bands for high-value properties from 2028.
Full List of Cost of Living Help Announced for UK Households
The Labour government has detailed a wide-ranging support package for 2026, including wage rises, rail fare freezes, energy bill reductions, and childcare expansions to ease financial pressures.
Birmingham Bin Strike Election Warning to Leaders
Birmingham's ongoing bin strike threatens to dominate the May council elections as Unite union warns of 'apocalyptic' consequences for Labour if dispute continues unresolved.
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