Special needs kids to lose out
The schools standards minister, Catherine McKinnel, has refused to rule out the replacement of education, health and care plans (EHCP) as part of.
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Energy bills to drop
UK households will see a reduction in energy bills this summer after energy regulator Ofgem announced a 7% cut to the price cap. .
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Police host Vaisakhi celebration
Hundreds gathered in Birmingham to celebrate the first-ever Vaisakhi event organised by West Midlands Police. The festivities brought together tradition, culture and community.
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Centenary unites Tidbury Green
Residents of Tidbury Green staged a Spring Bank Holiday fete to mark the 100th anniversary of St John’s Church. Hosted in the church.
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Rayner: ‘Get on and build’
Housebuilders will be forced to stick to stricter timelines on pain of penalties under major new government reforms aimed at accelerating the delivery.
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Russia link probed in Starmer arsons
British security services are investigating possible Russian involvement in three arson attacks targeting properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Counterterrorism police.
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Petrol prices falling
Opec (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) is ready to raise output despite the weaker demand for fossil fuels. This comes after global petrol.
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Pensioner tax hike
Plans are being looked at to recover the cost of winter fuel payments through the taxation of high-income pensioners, according to the Financial.
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Key minerals market tightens
Countries which produce metals including copper, lithium, nickel and cobalt are increasing their strangled-hold over this niche market. Diversifying production Western countries still.
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Tourism Awards 2026
Entries for the West Midlands Tourism Awards are now open. Businesses from across the region’s tourism industry have been invited to celebrate hard.