DWP Jobcentre’s Approach Sparks Controversy in Middlesbrough’s Fight Against Unemployment Monday, May 11, 2026 middlesbrough unemployment benefits dwp jobcentre community employment deprivation mentalhealth council Middlesbrough, once a thriving industrial town, is now confronting alarming levels of unemployment and social challenges that have sparked debate about the role of local support systems. Reports suggest that some residents … Read More
Labour Loses Control of Tamworth Borough Council as Reform UK Sweeps Every Seat Friday, May 8, 2026 labour reformuk tamworth localelections politics staffordshire council elections2026 nigelfarage conservatives In a striking turnaround during the 2026 local elections, Labour has lost control of Tamworth Borough Council as Reform UK claimed every seat up for election, marking a jubilant night for the party and signaling a significant … Read More
Labour Loses Control of Redditch Borough Council Amid Reform UK Surge Friday, May 8, 2026 reformuk labour redditch localelections politics council elections2026 conservatives greenparty nigelfarage Labour has lost control of Redditch Borough Council following the 2026 local elections, as Reform UK experienced a remarkable surge in support. In a result reflecting a broader national trend, voters flocked to Nigel Farage’s … Read More
Walsall Council Fined Over Minimum Wage Underpayment to School Staff Thursday, May 7, 2026 walsall council minimumwage apprentices underpayment fines schools employment hmrc dbt Walsall Council has been fined £34,082 for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage to 36 employees, including apprentices and lunchtime supervisors, at four schools within the borough. The Department for Business and Trade … Read More
Green Party pitch to Birmingham voters: 'We bring hope for real change' Tuesday, May 5, 2026 green birmingham elections council community housing environment politics waste change For the first time in its history, the Green Party is fielding candidates in every one of Birmingham’s 101 wards. This milestone reflects a surge in support and membership, fueled in part by the national profile of the … Read More
Liberal Democrats Promise to Prioritize Safety and Cleanliness in Birmingham Tuesday, May 5, 2026 birmingham liberaldemocrats localelections community safety cleanliness council politics residents antisocialbehavior The Liberal Democrats are fielding 101 candidates in the upcoming Birmingham City Council elections on May 7, aiming to secure at least 51 seats to take majority control. If they fall short, they hope to become the largest … Read More