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Rachel Reeves to insist she will stick with the plan at spring statement

The Government has the “right economic plan for the country”, Rachel Reeves will insist at the spring statement.

Politics|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Rachel Reeves to insist she will stick with the plan at spring statement
Supporting image for story: We visit a Staffordshire pub which has been given a new lease of life by its landlord and has become a popular community hub
We visit a Staffordshire pub which has been given a new lease of life by its landlord and has become a popular community hub
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Food and Drink|Mar 1
Supporting image for story: Final 2026/27 council tax bills for Cannock Chase approved following criticism
Final 2026/27 council tax bills for Cannock Chase approved following criticism
Cannock Chase|Feb 27
Supporting image for story: Money Matters: Household energy bills set to fall by 6.7% from April 1
Money Matters: Household energy bills set to fall by 6.7% from April 1
Your World|Feb 26
Supporting image for story: Council tax rise agreed for Sandwell - here's how much residents will see their bills rise by
Council tax rise agreed for Sandwell - here's how much residents will see their bills rise by
Sandwell|Feb 26
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton business leader to take on London Marathon for local charity
Wolverhampton business leader to take on London Marathon for local charity
Health|Feb 25
Supporting image for story: Families set for ‘significant cut’ to energy bills from April - here's everything you need to know
Families set for ‘significant cut’ to energy bills from April - here's everything you need to know
Cost of living|Feb 22

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Supporting image for story: 'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'
'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'
News|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: We visited a Bloxwich pub with a landlord who has created a friendly, welcoming and community-focussed pub loved by locals
We visited a Bloxwich pub with a landlord who has created a friendly, welcoming and community-focussed pub loved by locals
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Food and Drink|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire County Council approves 3.99% tax hike from April as Reform's first budget passed
Staffordshire County Council approves 3.99% tax hike from April as Reform's first budget passed
Politics|Feb 16
Supporting image for story: We visited a West Midlands pub which offers a comfortable dining experience and has become a popular rest stop for dog walkers
We visited a West Midlands pub which offers a comfortable dining experience and has become a popular rest stop for dog walkers
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Newport|Feb 15
Supporting image for story: Stafford Borough Council approves 2.99% tax rise - despite calls for lower amount
Stafford Borough Council approves 2.99% tax rise - despite calls for lower amount
Business|Feb 15
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire council to write off more than £650,000 in 'irrecoverable debt'
Staffordshire council to write off more than £650,000 in 'irrecoverable debt'
Politics|Feb 15
Supporting image for story: Gender pay gap ‘will not close until 2056’ – TUC report
Gender pay gap ‘will not close until 2056’ – TUC report
Cost of living|Feb 15
Supporting image for story: Shifnal Town Council finally approves precept increase by 11 per cent - despite 'several concerns'
Shifnal Town Council finally approves precept increase by 11 per cent - despite 'several concerns'
Politics|Feb 14
Supporting image for story: Multi-millionaire Poundland founder joins TV's 'Rich House, Poor House' - swapping his Shropshire mansion for a semi-detached home in Stafford
Multi-millionaire Poundland founder joins TV's 'Rich House, Poor House' - swapping his Shropshire mansion for a semi-detached home in Stafford
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Business|Feb 13
Supporting image for story: Shropshire town's The Original Factory Shop holds closing down sale - but no date yet for when it will finally shut its doors
Shropshire town's The Original Factory Shop holds closing down sale - but no date yet for when it will finally shut its doors
Bridgnorth|Feb 13

UK News

Supporting image for story: Irish Government to charter flight from Middle East for its citizens
Irish Government to charter flight from Middle East for its citizens
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: King to lead royal family at Commonwealth Day service
King to lead royal family at Commonwealth Day service
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Council aims to acquire former Dambusters base with plans for new aerospace jobs
Council aims to acquire former Dambusters base with plans for new aerospace jobs
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump ‘not happy’ with UK over Iran and says Starmer is ‘not Winston Churchill’
Trump ‘not happy’ with UK over Iran and says Starmer is ‘not Winston Churchill’
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates 40 years of Guide Dogs for the Blind in NI
Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates 40 years of Guide Dogs for the Blind in NI
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Global stock market sell-off deepens as oil and gas prices continue ascent
Global stock market sell-off deepens as oil and gas prices continue ascent
UK News|3 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
News|Feb 23
Supporting image for story: Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’
Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’
Viral news|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: 'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'
'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'
News|Feb 22
Supporting image for story: Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands
Viral news|Feb 9
Supporting image for story: What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
Viral news|Jan 30
Supporting image for story: ‘Code breaker’ coin gives competition entrants chance to win a solid gold bar
‘Code breaker’ coin gives competition entrants chance to win a solid gold bar
Viral news|Jan 29

World News

Supporting image for story: Macron orders France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Mediterranean
Macron orders France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Mediterranean
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Some travellers stranded in Dubai paying huge sums for private charter flights
Some travellers stranded in Dubai paying huge sums for private charter flights
World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Israel steps up air strikes in Tehran as Iran widens response across region
Israel steps up air strikes in Tehran as Iran widens response across region
World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Foreign Office issues latest travel advice for four countries - where is it not safe to visit?
Foreign Office issues latest travel advice for four countries - where is it not safe to visit?
News|12 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Has Dubai Airport reopened? Latest update as first Emirates flights to likes of London and Manchester take-off
Has Dubai Airport reopened? Latest update as first Emirates flights to likes of London and Manchester take-off
News|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Iran strikes US embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again
Iran strikes US embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again
World News|15 hours ago
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