The Long Road to One Year of Birmingham Bins Strike: Turmoil and Uncertain Future Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham strike bins waste council unite industrialaction recycling budget finance Today marks a significant and troubling milestone for Birmingham as the bin workers’ all-out strike reaches its one-year anniversary, marking 12 months of ongoing disruption and unresolved conflict. The roots of this … Read More
Martin Lewis and Money Saving Expert Urge Savers to Maximise ISA Allowance Before April 5 Deadline Tuesday, March 10, 2026 isa savings tax martinlewis moneysavingexpert lifetimeisa finance budget allowance uk Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert (MSE) team are reminding UK savers to take full advantage of their Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) before the current tax year ends on April 5, 2024. After this date, the ISA … Read More
How Much Is Birmingham Council Tax Increasing in Your Area? Saturday, March 7, 2026 birmingham counciltax budget finance taxincrease binsstrike localgovernment parishprecept labour conservative Council tax in Birmingham is set to rise by just under 5%, affecting residents differently depending on their area. During a turbulent budget meeting, the council approved a 4.99% increase for the 2026/27 fiscal year, which … Read More
Walsall Families in One-Bed Flats May Pay More Council Tax Than Single Occupants in London Thursday, March 5, 2026 walsall counciltax budget cuts arrears deprivation services councillors inflation funding A Walsall councillor has issued a stark warning to residents to prepare for significant service cuts and further council tax increases in the coming years. Councillor Pete Smith, representing Blakenall ward, highlighted a … Read More
One Million More State Pensioners Face Tax Bills After Rachel Reeves’ Threshold Freeze Wednesday, March 4, 2026 pensioners tax statepension income hmrc budget economy rachelreeves obr inflation A growing number of retirees are expected to pay income tax on their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension, following Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to freeze the income tax threshold. The … Read More
Major UK Retailer Closes 150 Stores and Launches Nationwide Clearance in 450 More Tuesday, March 3, 2026 poundland pep&co retail clearance clothing discounts uk storeclosures budget fashion Poundland has announced a major nationwide clearance sale across 450 stores, offering 50% off on women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing. The beloved discount retailer, previously headquartered in the Black Country, is … Read More