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Energy industry urges Government to help with bills amid Iran war volatility
2+ day, 17+ 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…...
£5,000 boost for Sandwell families from Morrisons Foundation
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (273+ words) New Beginnings Community, a charity that provides essential items and support to families in hardship in Sandwell, were delighted to receive a donation of "5,000 from the Morrisons Foundation. Thanks to the support of the charitable arm of the supermarket, New…...
NI Finance Minister says £17m UK heating‑oil support ‘extremely disappointing’
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (915+ words) Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Northern Ireland will receive "17 million of a "53 million package in support for home heating oil costs. John O'Dowd claimed the "17 million funding would only equate to "35 per household using home heating oil in the region and…...
Families set for ‘significant cut’ to energy bills from April - here's everything you need to know
3+ week, 4+ day ago (647+ words) Households across the country are set to see a welcome drop in energy costs from April, as regulator Ofgem prepares to lower the energy price cap by more than "100. Latest forecasts suggest that in an announcement due on Wednesday, Ofgem…...
Government is offering grants of up to £10,000: MP urges groups to apply for Armed Forces Day cash
1+ mon, 18+ hour ago (258+ words) A Black Country MP is urging community groups, schools, charities to apply for government grants of up to "10,000 for Armed Forces Day celebrations. Sonia Kumar, MP for Dudley, is encouraging organisations across the town to apply for the grants after…...
Lamb, beef and cauliflower cheese: Wolverhampton has been named one of the cheapest places for a Sunday Road in the UK - here's what Wulfrunians love best about the traditional dish
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (898+ words) The Sunday roast dinner is something which has become a traditional part of life for many people, whether that's as a homecooked meal or through going out to eat. Across the West Midlands, there are people who, on a Sunday,…...
UK population and benefit claimants: What do the official figures show?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (577+ words) The UK population is estimated to have grown by nearly three million between 2020 and 2025, official figures show, not by 12 million as stated by Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In an interview for Sky News broadcast on Wednesday, Sir Jim…...
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1+ mon, 1+ week ago (126+ words) Sign up now to new Express & Star Newsletters - all for free'Express & Star Find out what is going on in your town with our free Express & Star Newsletters. If you live in Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall or Wolverhampton we have a…...
Mini Countryman E receives government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (251+ words) The Countryman E also now receives a new and improved 65.2kWh battery pack with an electric motor, to deliver a claimed range of up to 307 miles. Mini has announced that the Countryman E electric SUV is now eligible for the government's…...
Bantock Tea Rooms to serve up half-term fun with children's meals for just £1
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (221+ words) Bantock House's Tea Rooms has launched a half-term promotion that is perfect for young visitors hungry for a tasty deal. Bantock Tea Rooms, at Bantock House, Wolverhampton, has launched a "1 meal for kids deal, with children able to get hold…...