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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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.
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.
York councillors unanimously voted to revoke Sarah Ferguson's Freedom of the City title due to her association with Jeffrey Epstein, following a public campaign.
Conservative leader Robert Alden sets out party's plans for Birmingham ahead of May local elections where all 101 council seats are being contested.
Birmingham City Council has entered its pre-election 'purdah' period, halting new policy announcements as early-stage plans to revitalize The Crown pub, birthplace of Black Sabbath, remain under wraps with limited details available to the public.
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Political leaders across Walsall honor former Labour MP David Winnick, who served Walsall North for 38 years until 2017, praising his dedication and principled stance on issues.
The State Pension will rise by 4.8% from April 2026 under the triple lock, giving some older pensioners an extra £439 annually, but not everyone qualifies for the full increase.
The Conservative leader at Birmingham Council warns voters that Reform UK poses a 'real risk' in the upcoming election, with all 101 seats contested on May 7. He argues Reform lacks experience and could lead to a 'coalition of chaos'.
Accrington Market Hall reopens in November with a new manager search. Council invests in sports grants, play areas, and events, while implementing HMO regulations to protect housing standards.
The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed that state pension and benefit payments due on Good Friday or Easter Monday 2026 will be paid early on April 2.
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Birmingham councillors from all parties have called for urgent action to protect voters and candidates from intimidation, abuse, and threats ahead of the city council elections on May 7. Incidents include gangs outside polling stations, slashed tyres, and
Money expert Martin Lewis warns hundreds of thousands could be in wrong council tax band. He advises two crucial checks before challenging your valuation.
A petition with over 116,000 signatures calls for doubling the HMRC Personal Tax Allowance to £25,140 for state pensioners, triggering a parliamentary debate.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms a £44 monthly uplift for state pensioners born between 1953 and 1960, effective April 2026, as part of a 4.8% triple lock increase.
Tributes have been paid in the House of Commons to former Labour MP David Winnick, who served Walsall North for 38 years and represented constituents for over four decades.
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Controversial activists Akhmed Yakoob and Shakeel Afsar are supporting independent candidates including convicted terrorist Shahid Butt in Birmingham council elections, vowing to oust Labour from power.
The House of Lords has voted to push for an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s, rejecting government consultation plans and demanding immediate action to protect children from online harms.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces updated Vehicle Excise Duty rates from April 1, with increases up to £40 for high-pollution vehicles, alongside fuel duty and price transparency measures.
West Midlands residents face annual council tax increases above inflation, while local authority chief executives command salaries exceeding the Prime Minister's pay, sparking public discontent.
Council leaders in Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire are discussing the creation of a new strategic authority to form a growth corridor between Birmingham and Bristol, as part of major local government reforms.
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A major political dispute has erupted at Birmingham City Council after Conservative opposition claimed the council is now 'without a legitimate leader' following a no-confidence vote against Labour leader John Cotton.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms an additional state pension increase of £231 annually for those who retired before April 2016, as Triple Lock mechanisms take effect this spring.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces new anti-profiteering regulations and nuclear energy push to protect households from rising costs triggered by Middle East conflict, with food and energy bills set to increase significantly.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton lost a symbolic confidence vote as opposition councillors expressed fury over bankruptcy and bins strike issues ahead of local elections.
Thousands of women could receive up to £8,000 each in state pension refunds after a historic error. HMRC urges affected individuals to use a self-identification tool to claim compensation.
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Older people born before 1959 are receiving unusual letters from HMRC as frozen tax thresholds drag more retirees into paying income tax, with experts warning of administrative chaos.
