A promised public inquiry into the financial chaos and failures that have dogged Birmingham City Council will never happen if local leaders and the Government have their way. That's a mistake. Read more
Birmingham Live - Dec 28The Alloa and Grangemouth MP said his criticisms of the UK Government were “justified” and that he “shouldn’t have” been suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party. Read more
The Scotsman - Dec 28
The Chancellor is living on borrowed time. She surely can't survive 2026. Read more
Express - Dec 27
Activity in UK waters has dried up as energy firms reel from the windfall tax on profits and Ed Miliband's ban on licences for exploratory drilling in new areas. Read more
Mail Online - Dec 27
Employees will no longer be able to claim the £6 tax relief for home-working expenses Read more
Birmingham Live - Dec 27
The perceived performance of the UK Labour government soon became a hindrance rather than a help Read more
The Scotsman - Dec 27
Labour voters believe they are heading for defeat if Keir Starmer remains leader. Read more
Express - Dec 26
From April 2029, the amount that is exempt from national insurance will be capped at £2,000 a year for employee contributions made via salary sacrifice. Read more
Birmingham Live - Dec 25
The government has announced plans to outlaw a cooking method that is described by charities as "excruciating" and akin to "torture". Read more
Express - Dec 23
Team GB athletes signed an open letter which said the pitches were 'irreplaceable' as the government rushes to meet its 1.5million homebuilding target. Read more
Mail Online - Dec 23
