Reform UK wins first Scottish seat
Reform UK has won their first seat in Scotland following the Whitburn and Blackburn by-election for West Lothian Council. SNP come second The
Politics
Development
Tamworth
Heritage specialists appointed to restore historic Tamworth buildings
Tamworth’s ambition to revive its historic heart has taken a decisive step forward with the appointment of BSN Group Construction to restore three
Politics
MPs to debate snap general election in January
MPs are set to debate an early snap general election after a parliamentary petition calling for an immediate vote surpassed one million signatures
Birmingham
Development
Deal signed to deliver 65 new affordable homes in Northfield
A major step towards easing Birmingham’s housing pressures has been secured with a new agreement paving the way for 65 affordable homes on
Finance
Transport
Proposed electric car charge
The Chancellor is set to announce a new pay-per-mile tax regime for electric vehicle drivers. Under the scheme EV drivers could be charged
Development
Plans for Newport homes
Plans have been submitted for a 166-home development on the outskirts of Newport in Shropshire. Bellway Strategic Land has applied for full planning
Finance
Politics
Viewpoint
Tax hikes not the answer
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has some tough decisions to make ahead of the next budget. Yet talk of tax increases on businesses and working
Culture
Double resignation shakes BBC
BBC boss Tim Davie resigns amid Trump documentary scandal BBC director general Tim Davie has stepped down after growing criticism over the corporation’s
People
Politics
Renters face squeeze before rule change
Labour’s new renters’ rights act hailed as landmark – but experts warn of short-term pain for tenants Renters could face higher costs and
Culture
People
Politics
British Council faces collapse
Cultural body in crisis The British Council is in “real financial peril” and selling off assets to stay afloat, its chief executive Scott