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Energy industry urges Government to help with bills amid Iran war volatility
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (605+ words) Energy UK said latest projections from suppliers suggested customers could face an increase of as much as "250 on their annual bill. The Government should "immediately" step up efforts to ensure the most vulnerable households receive help with energy bills amid…...
Reform vows to cut number of MSPs and quangos in manifesto for Holyrood vote
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (413+ words) The party outlined its candidates and policy platform at an event in Renfrewshire on Thursday. Reform has proposed cutting the number of MSPs and quangos in its manifesto ahead of May's Holyrood election. Party members met on Thursday to announce…...
Over 2,000 employees in Staffordshire benefit from Social Care Academy in first year
1+ day, 1+ min ago (378+ words) More than 2,000 people who care for adults across Staffordshire and Stoke'on'Trent have now signed up to access training through a new learning platform. The new Social Care Academy for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent was developed to strengthen, support and grow the…...
New MMA and Muay Thai gym set to open in Walsall, boosting local fitness scene
18+ hour, 9+ min ago (222+ words) A brand-new mixed martial arts and Muay Thai training facility, MadDog Pound house, is set to open its doors in Walsall, offering residents a fresh opportunity to train in combat sports, improve fitness, and build confidence. Founded and coached by…...
Michelle O’Neill: UK heating oil support ‘slap in the face’ for Northern Ireland
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (1131+ words) The First Minister told MLAs "these are the real-life implications of war" as she called on them to "fight together for the people that we represent". The UK Government"s heating oil support package is a "slap in the face…...
Opening dates announced for two new Black Country railway stations in Willenhall and Darlaston - full details here
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (660+ words) The opening dates for two new railway stations in the Black Country and three in south Birmingham have been announced - here's when passengers can jump on board The much-anticipated opening date for two new Black Country railway stations has finally…...
New Reform UK group leader at Staffordshire County Council hosts first public meeting since his appointment
17+ hour, 29+ min ago (337+ words) The new Reform UK group leader at Staffordshire County Council has presided over his first public cabinet meeting since his election by fellow members. Martin Murray, who has been serving as acting'council'leader since December, will now head up the controlling…...
Next week’s Tube strikes called off after progress in dispute over hours
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (199+ words) Walkouts planned by RMT members from April onwards remain in place while talks continue. Two 24-hour strikes next week by London Underground drivers have been called off after progress in talks over hours, but further planned walkouts remain on. Members'of…...
'Without the right support children are failed' - Dudley councillor takes SEND protest to headquarters
12+ hour ago (355+ words) A Dudley councillor took his concerns about support for parents of special needs children to the heart of the authority. Cllr Matt Cook, whose four-year-old son is autistic, which means he is non-verbal and non-mobile, wants improvements in how the…...
Covid-19 pandemic probe to set out impact on NHS and patients
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (842+ words) The harrowing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on patients and NHS staff is to be laid bare in a new report. The UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry is set to publish insights on how the healthcare system in Britain coped in…...