Renewed Hope for Solihull Special School as Funding Decision Remains Pending Saturday, April 18, 2026 solihull specialschool funding send education dfe shirley council autism disabilities Plans for a new 150-place special school in Solihull may not be dead after all, as recent updates signal a potential revival. The proposal for the school, intended to serve pupils aged 11 to 19 with specialist needs, was … Read More
Labour Launches New Fund to Repair Birmingham and Midlands Bridges, Flyovers, and Tunnels Tuesday, April 14, 2026 infrastructure bridges flyovers tunnels midlands birmingham transport government funding repairs The government has unveiled a major initiative to support councils across England in repairing aging and deteriorating infrastructure, including bridges, flyovers, and tunnels. The new Structures Fund, opening today … Read More
DWP Introduces Two New Cost of Living Payments to Support UK Households Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp crisis payments housing support funding resilience financial councils unitedkingdom The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled two new Cost of Living payments starting April 2026, aimed at providing crucial financial aid to UK households. This initiative introduces the Crisis and Resilience … Read More
'We Are Not After Power,' Says New Political Leader Ahead of Dudley Local Elections Sunday, April 12, 2026 blackcountry dudley localelections politics community funding council labour manifesto engagement This year’s Dudley local elections will mark the debut of The Black Country Party on the ballot, introducing a fresh perspective to local governance. Established in 2025, the party seeks to change the traditional political … Read More
Major UK Clothing Brand Gandys Files for Administration with Up to 75% Off All Products Saturday, April 11, 2026 gandys administration retail ukfashion funding sale coventgarden purpose ecommerce clothing Gandys, a prominent UK clothing brand known for its mission-driven ethos, has filed for administration following a sudden and significant drop in funding. As part of the administration process, the retailer has slashed prices … Read More
Thousands of Students at 15 English Universities Ordered to Repay Maintenance Loans Amid Crackdown Friday, April 10, 2026 students maintenance loans franchise universities repayment government education funding crackdown More than 22,000 students from 15 universities and colleges across England have been instructed to repay their maintenance loans as part of a government crackdown on franchise university courses. The affected students … Read More