Midlands Towns Face Significant Council Tax Increases Saturday, February 14, 2026 counciltax westmidlands worcestershire shropshire localgovernment taxation infrastructure finances reform council Local councils across the West Midlands are planning significant increases in council tax, seeking Government approval to raise bills by up to 9%. Normally capped at a 5% increase without special permission, these proposed … Read More
West Midlands Police Faces Chronic Underfunding Equivalent to Loss of 800 Officers Annually Thursday, February 5, 2026 westmidlands policefunding counciltax underfunding crimepanel budget policeofficers fundingformula publicsafety governmentgrants West Midlands Police leaders have voiced growing frustration over the persistent underfunding of the force, highlighting that current government grant formulas shortchange them by around £43 million each year — equivalent to … Read More
11 Tax Changes Set to Cost UK Households Thousands in 2026 Saturday, January 17, 2026 tax uk inheritance counciltax tobacco alcohol vaping fuel dividend budget In 2026, UK households face a significant financial squeeze as multiple tax changes come into effect, threatening to cost thousands of pounds. These changes, announced as part of the Labour Party Autumn Budget and other … Read More
West Midlands Police Faces Loss of Up to 80 Officers in 2026 Amidst Funding Crisis Monday, January 5, 2026 westmidlands policefunding budgetcuts neighbourhoodpolicing officershortage publicsafety counciltax lawenforcement crimeprevention policecommissioner West Midlands Police (WMP) is confronting a potential reduction of up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a newly revealed £41 million funding shortfall. The Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, expressed deep concern and … Read More
Seven Ways Millions of UK Households Will Pay More Tax in 2026 Saturday, January 3, 2026 tax uk income dividend inflation counciltax fuel alcohol tobacco vaping UK households are bracing for a series of tax hikes set to take effect in 2026, following a range of policy changes by Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves. These adjustments will increase the financial burden on millions … Read More
How Reform UK Ended 20 Years of Conservative Control in Worcestershire in 2025 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 reformuk worcestershire localgovernment elections conservatives counciltax budget cabinet unitary politics In 2025, Worcestershire witnessed a dramatic political upheaval that reshaped the county’s governance and set the stage for substantial changes ahead. Reform UK captured minority control of Worcestershire County Council, … Read More