Inside School Trust’s Missing Millions: Parents Question ‘Staff Trips to Dubai and iPads for All’ Saturday, January 31, 2026 education finance strikes birmingham schools atlp debt redundancies ipads professionaldevelopment The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), a Birmingham-based multi-academy trust operating 24 schools across the West Midlands, has reached an agreement with the National Education Union (NEU) to end strikes triggered by … Read More
Nationwide Warns Customers of Savings Rate Cuts Effective February 10 Saturday, January 31, 2026 nationwide savings interestrates savers martinlewis marcus goldmansachs finance consumerfinance bankaccounts Nationwide Building Society is alerting its customers to an important upcoming change that could affect the interest earned on their savings. Starting February 10, Nationwide will reduce interest rates on a variety of its … Read More
Resident Doctors’ Strike Drives £6 Million Rise in Staff Costs at Birmingham Hospitals Friday, January 30, 2026 strike finance birmingham doctors paydispute hospital staffing costs uhb nhs Hospitals in Birmingham and Solihull faced an additional £6 million in staffing expenses due to strike action by resident doctors in late 2025. This surge in costs contributed to a widening budget deficit at the University … Read More
DWP Confirms No Tax for New or Basic State Pensioners Next Year Wednesday, January 28, 2026 dwp pension tax statepension personalallowance budget pensionsminister finance selfassessment income The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided important reassurance for those receiving the New or Basic State Pension. Despite concerns over tax thresholds, pensioners whose income comes solely from these pensions … Read More
Urgent Reminder for State Pensioners: £300 Winter Fuel Payment Missing from Accounts Tomorrow Tuesday, January 27, 2026 pensioners winterfuelpayment dwp benefits retirement deadline heatingcosts statepension ukgovernment finance State pensioners across the UK are being urged to check their bank accounts as a deadline approaches to claim their Winter Fuel Payment. Retirees expecting this essential annual benefit—designed to help with heating … Read More
Mum’s Anguish as Children Spend More Time Striking Than in School Sunday, January 25, 2026 strikes education midlands atlp neu redundancies finance schools teaching pupils A concerned mother has spoken out about the toll recent school strikes are taking on her children’s education. Faye Allen’s son and daughter are among thousands of students across the Midlands affected by industrial action … Read More