Category : Council Meetings


Yakoob Questioned by Police Over Flag Burning at Protest

Controversial activist Akhmed Yakoob was interviewed by West Midlands Police following a demonstration where an Israeli flag was set alight and anti-Israel chants were heard. He claims no charges were filed and defends the actions as not criminal.

John Profumo Dies at 91, 1963 Scandal Figure

John Profumo, the British politician whose 1963 affair with Christine Keeler sparked a major Cold War scandal, passed away in 2006 at age 91, marking a somber historical note.

DWP Launches Third State Pension Age Review

The Department for Work and Pensions has initiated its Third State Pension Age Review, with the Labour government considering adjustments based on new life expectancy evidence and independent reports.

DWP Support Fund Ends, New Crisis Fund Announced

The Department for Work and Pensions confirms the Household Support Fund will conclude on March 31, with a new Crisis Resilience Fund launching afterward for eligible households in England.

State Pension Triple Lock Change Brings £575 Boost

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed new state pension rates for 2026/27, with the triple lock policy ensuring a £575 yearly increase for the full pension and £440 for the basic version from April.

Gloucester Christmas Lights Remain Up in March

Gloucester city centre's Christmas decorations are still hanging in early March, with council officials citing storage problems as the cause. The lights are expected to be removed next week.

Birmingham Council Tax Increases 4.99% for 2026/27

Birmingham City Council has approved a 4.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, affecting residents differently based on location and property band. Council leader John Cotton defended the decision while opposition councillors criticized the administration

Walsall Community Independents Group Launches for Elections

A new political group, Walsall Community Independents, has been formed by former Labour leader Aftab Nawaz to distinguish progressive independent candidates ahead of the May local elections, where all 60 council seats are contested.

BBC: Licence Fee Can No Longer Sustain Public Service Mission

The BBC has declared the current licence fee system outdated and unsustainable, calling for urgent reform ahead of its Royal Charter expiration in 2027. With only 80% of households now paying, the corporation warns of a structural funding crisis.

BBC May Cut TV Licence Fee If More People Pay

The BBC has proposed lowering the annual TV licence fee if public payment compliance increases, as part of its response to the Government's Charter Review. Currently £174.50, rising to £180 in April, the fee could see reductions to support affordability.

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