DWP boss faked illness to steal £45k in sick pay
A DWP policy advisor falsely claimed malaria to pocket £45,000 in sick pay while travelling the world. He avoided jail due to his wife's poor health. Read the full story.
Category : Council Meetings
West Midlands Council Tax Crisis: 10,000+ Face Legal Action
Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of West Midlands households in council tax arrears, with mounting debt crisis hitting vulnerable families hardest. Discover the human impact and support available.
Labour's Winter Fuel Payment overhaul targets millions
Exclusive: Labour's proposed changes to Winter Fuel Payments could see millions of pensioners facing colder winters as eligibility tightens. Discover how the new means-tested system will work and which households will be affected.
Birmingham Council meeting disrupted by protestors
Dramatic scenes unfolded at Birmingham City Council as pro-Palestine protestors disrupted a crucial budget meeting, forcing security to intervene and delaying vital financial decisions affecting residents.
Protesters halt Birmingham Council tax hike vote
Chaos erupted at Birmingham Council House as protesters stormed the chamber, forcing councillors to flee and halting a controversial 21% tax increase vote in dramatic scenes.
Birmingham commissioners hit back at bankruptcy critics
Government-appointed commissioners deliver a powerful defence of Birmingham's recovery plan, dismissing critics as 'ill-informed' while revealing the true scale of the city's financial challenges.
Thousands missing out on £3,065 council tax support
Exclusive investigation reveals millions in unclaimed council tax support as families struggle with soaring living costs. Find out if you're eligible for this crucial financial help.
DWP Could Make State Pension Changes Boosting Payments
The Department for Work and Pensions is exploring significant reforms to the State Pension system that could increase payments for millions of pensioners across the UK. Discover how these potential changes might affect your retirement planning.
Royal expert warns of 'something bigger' after Harry defeat
A prominent royal commentator suggests Prince Harry's recent legal setback over UK security arrangements may be just the beginning of more significant challenges ahead for the Duke of Sussex.
Government rejects Devon council reorganisation plans
Major local government reorganisation in Devon halted as ministers reject plans to create single unitary authorities for Plymouth and Torbay, maintaining current two-tier system.
WASPI women warned over state pension triple lock threat
Millions of women born in the 1950s could see their state pension payments threatened by potential changes to the triple lock system, sparking fresh concerns about retirement security.
Birmingham Council Meeting Erupts in Chaos
A Birmingham City Council meeting descended into chaos as residents and councillors clashed over budget cuts and service reductions, with police intervention required to maintain order.
Labour rejects Octopus Energy's price hike warning
The Labour Party has issued a fierce rebuke to Octopus Energy after the supplier warned customers of potential bill increases, calling the timing 'completely unacceptable' amid the ongoing cost of living pressures facing British households.
State pension increase confirmed for April 2025
Millions of pensioners across the UK are set to receive a significant boost to their state pension payments next year, with the Department for Work and Pensions confirming the triple lock mechanism will be applied.
State pension surge may push millions into tax bracket
A massive state pension increase could push millions of pensioners into paying income tax for the first time. Find out how the triple lock guarantee is creating an unexpected financial burden.
Labour's £150 energy bill rescue plan unveiled
Sir Keir Starmer announces Labour's ambitious plan to freeze council tax for millions and slash energy bills through a bold windfall tax on oil and gas giants.
Reeves' 4 Moves to Fix Cost of Living Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals how Rachel Reeves could transform household finances with radical tax reforms, benefit changes and economic interventions as millions struggle with rising costs.
Gogglebox star exposes Birmingham's massive council tax hike
Former Gogglebox favourite Tom Malone Jr reveals Birmingham residents are battling the highest council tax surge in England, with bills skyrocketing by 21% over two years amid the city's financial crisis.
Labour's HMRC office closure crisis deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour may be forced to reconsider HMRC office closures amid cost of living pressures, putting thousands of civil service jobs at risk across the UK.
Prince Andrew stripped of all royal titles and military roles
The Duke of York faces complete removal from royal life as he loses all military affiliations and royal patronages ahead of Virginia Giuffre civil case trial
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Can It Handle the Crisis?
Exclusive investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse, examining whether Britain's largest local authority can survive unprecedented £760m equal pay liability and government intervention.
Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge deal revealed amid royal reshuffle
The Duke of York has struck a confidential agreement regarding his Royal Lodge residence as King Charles pushes for royal estate consolidation. Exclusive details emerge about the financial arrangements and future royal property plans.
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