36 h. ago Mining firm withdraws plan for UK’s first deep coalmine in 30 years

Move ends bid for site near Whitehaven, Cumbria after planning permission was quashed by high courtThe Whitehaven coalmine’s planning application has been withdrawn, bringing an end to a process that could have created the UK’s first deep coalmine in 30 years in Cumbria.Planning permission for the mine was quashed in the high court last year which meant the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government had to reassess the planning application. However, the company has now written to the government withdrawing its planning application. Continue reading...

Economics

37 h. ago Planning application for Cumbria coal mine dropped after legal setbacks

The Government confirmed on Friday that West Cumbria Mining withdrew its application for the site near Whitehaven.

Politics

42 h. ago Household Support Fund 2025: when will councils announce DWP cost of living payment and application plans?

Find out when your local council will announce funding details and how to apply 💬

Economics

43 h. ago Exact date households can apply for new £200 cost of living payments confirmed

The Household Support Fund sets aside a pot of cash for local councils, who then distribute the funding to residents on low incomes, or who are vulnerable, or in need of financial support

Economics

9 d. ago Derelict Johnstone petrol station could be transformed as plans for roadside services put forward

Grove Retail has submitted an application for planning permission for a redevelopment of the old Benston garage in Beith Road.

Events

9 d. ago Household Support Fund 2025: will vital DWP cost of living payment applications be extended

The Household Support Fund is set to continue, providing vital assistance through 2026 💸

Economics

1 week ago Education Department reopens applications for student loan repayment plans

The U.S. Education Department reopened online applications Wednesday for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers

Politics

2 w. ago Stirling MSP backs Buchlyvie community pub fight amid holiday let plans

A planning application for a change of use of the vacant Main Street pub to holiday lets was rejected by councillors in December - with an objection against that decision now being launched.

Politics

3 w. ago DWP Household Support Fund offering up to £1,000 to help pay your bills

The Household Support Fund is a DWP scheme where local councils can hand out extra support to hard-up families

Economics

3 w. ago UK households missing out on £65million from cost of living scheme

The cost of living help comes from the Household Support Fund scheme, which has given local councils pots of cash to support struggling households in their area

Economics

3 w. ago DWP scheme paying UK households up to £1,000 in cost of living help

The money is being distributed by Portsmouth Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme, which is funded by the by the Department for Work and Pensions

Economics

3 w. ago Household Support Fund 2025: apply online for cost of living council payment

There’s help available, but time is running out to apply if you’re struggling with rising costs 🕒

Economics

3 w. ago Plans for 150 homes at former Pontarddulais aluminium factory take big step forward

The land will have to be cleaned up and a detailed planning application approved before any work can start, but not everyone is happy with what's proposed

Events

3 w. ago DWP paying people cost of living cash worth £300 if they claim certain benefits

The money is being distributed by Herefordshire Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme, which is funded by the by the DWP

Economics

3 w. ago Households earning £31,000 or less can get free energy help through DWP scheme

The help comes from the Household Support Fund - which is a government-funded scheme run by the DWP - that has given local councils pots of cash to support struggling households in their area.

Economics

3 w. ago Fears grow families could be turfed out of their homes with their apartments 'facing demolition' because developers built block of flats without correct planning permission

Families are living in fear they could be kicked out of their homes as the council refuse retrospective planning permission for an illegally-built block of flats.

Society

3 w. ago Engineer who ignored planning permission limits when building five

EXCLUSIVE: Saeed Postchi was told his five-bedroom home was too tall and 'not built in accordance with the plans'.

Events

4 w. ago Labour to slash red tape for planning projects in bid to meet its target of building 1.5million homes by 2029

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will lay out reforms intended to speed up the planning process, including reducing the number of organisations required to comment on planning applications.

Events

4 w. ago Council considers plan for Vauxhall student accommodation up to 29 storeys high

Developers argue that the site - currently occupied by a petrol station - has been ‘underutilised for many years’

Politics

4 w. ago 'We need this' plead Merthyr business owners as £300m ski resort investment now hangs by a thread

Council planning officers have recommended that the planning committee refuses the Rhydycar West application - leaving some locals stunned

Economics