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Coventry MP 'did nothing wrong' say readers over pet rent expense claims

Coventry MP 'did nothing wrong' say readers over pet rent expense claims

Coventry Labour MP Taiwo Owatemi has been criticised for using taxpayer money to pay for her pet dog's rent at her second home in London - and readers...

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Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

'Awful April' arrives in hit to your bank account - have your say

'Awful April' arrives in hit to your bank account - have your say

As well as the traditional start of the tax year, 'Awful April' is upon us - and it's a day on which millions of households will start paying more for...

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Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

NHS satisfaction is lowest on record as vow made – have your say

NHS satisfaction is lowest on record as vow made – have your say

The NHS is facing a dire warning after recent statistics uncover that public satisfaction with the healthcare provider is at an all-time low. The...

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Cambridge News

David Prince

'Awful April' has arrived - here's how much more you'll be spending from today

The dreaded 'Awful April' has dawned, marking the day millions of UK households will begin to feel the pinch as bills across the board...

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Cambridge News

David Prince

Driving test wait times highest in generation - have your say

Driving test wait times highest in generation - have your say

The average learner driver is now waiting 6 weeks longer for a driving test compared to a year ago

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Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Driving test wait times highest in generation - have your say

Driving test wait times highest in generation - have your say

The average learner driver is now waiting six weeks longer for a driving test than they were a year ago, according to the Driver and Vehicle Standards...

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Cambridge News

David Prince

When do the clocks go forward and why do we change to BST - Have your say!

When do the clocks go forward and why do we change to BST - Have your say!

The days are finally getting brighter and longer as we head into spring, but when do the clocks go forward in 2025 and why do we have British Summer...

29.03.2025 4

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Should travel companies be forced to cut prices in school holidays? Have your say!

Should travel companies be forced to cut prices in school holidays? Have your say!

The pressing problem of escalating holiday prices during school breaks has been a persistent issue for numerous parents, and it appears Labour's...

29.03.2025 2

Cambridge News

David Prince

Spring Statement 2025 predictions - benefit cuts to tax plans - have your say

Spring Statement 2025 predictions - benefit cuts to tax plans - have your say

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Spring Statement on Wednesday, with the Government under pressure to provide details on how it will meet its...

27.03.2025 2

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Coventry's new council flats for homeless slammed as 'shoe boxes'

Some 950 families in Coventry are currently living in temporary accommodation - up from 790 in February last year

27.03.2025 3

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Spring Statement 2025 predictions from benefit cuts to tax plans – have your say

Spring Statement 2025 predictions from benefit cuts to tax plans – have your say

Rachel Reeves is poised to present her Spring Statement today, amid growing fears of substantial cuts to public services. The Chancellor is predicted...

27.03.2025 3

Cambridge News

David Prince

Fix potholes plague or face losing road cash - have your say

Fix potholes plague or face losing road cash - have your say

The DfT estimates the sum to be sufficient for mending up to seven million potholes annually

26.03.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

When do the clocks go forward and why do we change to BST – Have your say!

When do the clocks go forward and why do we change to BST – Have your say!

The brighter mornings we've been enjoying on our commute to work over the past few weeks are a welcome change. But as we bid farewell to a long,...

26.03.2025 20

Cambridge News

David Prince

Bank branches closing add to high street decimation - have your say

Bank branches closing add to high street decimation - have your say

The banking giant confirmed that the first branches are set to close their doors in June, with the rest of the closures to take place by the end of...

25.03.2025 2

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Fix potholes plague or face losing road cash – have your say!

Fix potholes plague or face losing road cash – have your say!

Keir Starmer has warned local authorities that they must show results on pothole repairs or else they could lose road maintenance funding. Starting...

25.03.2025 10

Cambridge News

David Prince

Fury as council freezes ticket prices for festival 'no doubt the tax payers will foot the bill'

Fury as council freezes ticket prices for festival 'no doubt the tax payers will foot the bill'

Ticket prices for the popular festival have been frozen at the same level as last year, yet council tax goes up

22.03.2025 4

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Bank branches closing add to high street decimation – have your say

Bank branches closing add to high street decimation – have your say

Santander has unveiled plans to shut down branches across the UK, putting an estimated 750 jobs at risk. The banking giant confirmed that the initial...

22.03.2025 4

Cambridge News

David Prince

DWP state pension age to rise next year for thousands - have your say!

DWP state pension age to rise next year for thousands - have your say!

The state pension age, which is the age at which you can claim the DWP pension, has been 66 years old for both men and women since 2019 - but that...

21.03.2025 3

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Have Labour's benefits cuts gone too far? Have your say!

Have Labour's benefits cuts gone too far? Have your say!

The government is making billions in savings through changes to Personal Independent Payments (PIP), but some are concerned Work and Pensions...

21.03.2025 4

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

DWP state pension age to rise next year for thousands – have your say

DWP state pension age to rise next year for thousands – have your say

The age at which Brits can start claiming the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension is set to rise from next year. Currently, both men...

21.03.2025 3

Cambridge News

David Prince

Have Labour's benefits cuts gone too far? Have your say!

Have Labour's benefits cuts gone too far? Have your say!

Concerns are mounting over whether the Labour government's aggressive cuts to the benefits bill might have gone too far. The scale-back involves...

20.03.2025 20

Cambridge News

David Prince

Did we do enough to control the Covid-19 pandemic - Have your say

Did we do enough to control the Covid-19 pandemic - Have your say

Exactly five years ago today anyone with symptoms of Covid-19 were told to self-isolate as the government announced a delay phase to slow the spread...

16.03.2025 8

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Should Keir Starmer stand firm against Trump's tariffs? Have your say

Should Keir Starmer stand firm against Trump's tariffs? Have your say

Today, US President Donald Trump initiated a trade war with China and the EU by imposing 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium. Here's how it...

14.03.2025 4

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Should Keir Starmer stand firm against Trump's tariffs? Have your say

Should Keir Starmer stand firm against Trump's tariffs? Have your say

The United States has plunged into a trade war, The Mirror reports, with President Donald Trump imposing hefty 25 percent tariffs on steel and...

14.03.2025 10

Cambridge News

David Prince

Senedd election 2026 final maps show candidates 'forced on us'

Wales Online readers have been actively discussing the latest update on the final constituency boundaries for the 2026 Senedd election, which will see...

14.03.2025 3

Wales Online

David Prince

DWP plan deep benefits cuts including PIP - have your say

DWP plan deep benefits cuts including PIP - have your say

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will announce plans to cut the country's benefits bill in the coming weeks, as the government focuses on...

13.03.2025 10

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Did we do enough to control the Covid-19 pandemic - Have your say

Did we do enough to control the Covid-19 pandemic - Have your say

As we approach the five-year mark since the UK government declared a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, it's time to reflect...

13.03.2025 4

Cambridge News

David Prince

Household costs have rocketed since the Covid pandemic - have your say

It will soon be five years since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the UK would be going into a state of lockdown, in an effort to control...

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Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Household costs have rocketed since the Covid pandemic – have your say

It's nearing five years since Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared that the UK would enter a state of lockdown to curb the spread of...

11.03.2025 4

Cambridge News

David Prince

Drivers slam 75-week roadworks that will cause traffic chaos as 'waste of money'

The A46 is set for 75 weeks of roadworks with narrow lanes and a 40mph speed limit rolled out to allow improvement work with a stretch of road also...

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Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Coventry council blasted over cycle lane plan as 'there has to be way'

CoventryLive readers have been discussing a campaign to prevent the felling of 26 trees for a new cycleway has ignited a fierce debate among...

08.03.2025 3

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Working from home has changed the UK forever - have your say

A significant chunk of the working population work from home if their jobs allow it, or only visit the office for some of their working week.

08.03.2025 2

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Working from home in the coronavirus lockdown changed everything - have your say

The Covid-19 pandemic has undeniably altered the UK's working landscape, with its impact still evident five years on. A substantial portion of...

08.03.2025 4

Cambridge News

David Prince

Godiva festival row rumbles on 'just raise the price, particularly for outsiders'

Godiva festival has been the topic of debate in Coventry, with councillors calling for a "review" to make sure that the event becomes self-sufficient,...

07.03.2025 3

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Doctors call for smacking children to be illegal – have your say

Doctors in England are calling for an end to smacking children, pushing for the removal of the legal defence that labels smacking as a...

07.03.2025 3

Cambridge News

David Prince

Oakwood Theme Park closing with 'surprised it’s managed this long' verdict

Wales Online readers have been expressing their feelings about the recent announcement that Oakwood Theme Park in Wales is shutting its doors,...

07.03.2025 10

Wales Online

David Prince

Are the new policing plans to sort out town centres enough? Have your say!

The Home Secretary has confirmed that more than 50 new laws to fight crime will be introduced - including one particularly controversial power that...

05.03.2025 3

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

People are saying the same things about 'pie in the sky' Swansea to SW England ferry proposals

Wales Online readers have been discussing the ongoing consultation for a new ferry service between Swansea and South West England in our comments...

05.03.2025 10

Wales Online

David Prince

Coventry council tax hike slammed with 'this is unsustainable' verdict

Coventry Live readers have reacted to the decision by Coventry City Council to raise council tax by 4.9 per cent from April 2022, resulting in an...

04.03.2025 2

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

World's first study shows side-effects of vaping - Have your say!

The NHS says inhaling nicotine vapour from e-cigarettes is "substantially less harmful than smoking" but a new study suggests it could be even worse...

03.03.2025 6

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

With more price rises ahead, are you worried about fuel poverty - Have your say!

The energy price cap is set to rise in April, meaning that millions of households will see a hike in their energy bills. Here's everything you need to...

02.03.2025 2

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

Sympathy for councils as Welsh Government have made 'an absolute mess' of 20mph

Wales Online followers have been debating Monmouthshire County Council's recent refusal to reconsider the imposition of the 20mph speed limit...

01.03.2025 10

Wales Online

David Prince

'It's a heartbreaking disgrace' that Welsh children live in poverty

Our recent report on the distressing state of childhood poverty in Wales has sparked a wave of empathy among Wales Online readers. We reported that...

28.02.2025 8

Wales Online

David Prince

With more price rises ahead, are you worried about fuel poverty - Have your say!

Millions of households are bracing for another surge in energy bills this spring, as Ofgem announces a new price cap. The cap will see a 6.4 percent...

26.02.2025 2

Cambridge News

David Prince

World's first study shows side-effects of vaping – have your say

Vaping could pose a greater risk to health than traditional cigarettes, potentially leading to dementia, heart disease, and organ failure, according...

25.02.2025 3

Cambridge News

David Prince

Ofgem announces major update plans – have your say

Energy providers will be required to propose tariffs with low or no standing charges, as per plans revealed by Ofgem today. Standing charges, which...

21.02.2025 2

Cambridge News

David Prince

'Obvious debacle' as Council backs out of cinema complex plan

Coventry Live readers have been having their say on the recent cancellation of the new cinema plans in Nuneaton town centre

16.02.2025 4

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince

'How do you feel about the pension age going up to 71? Have your say!

Those born after April 1970 may have to wait until they're at least 71, or possibly even older, to be eligible for their state pension, according...

14.02.2025 10

Cambridge News

David Prince

Should parents face fines of £2500 for taking children on holiday during term time?

Parents nationwide have been sternly warned that they could be hit with fines of up to £2,500 for repeatedly taking their children out of school. A...

13.02.2025 6

Cambridge News

David Prince

Do you worry for the future of the Post Office as WH Smith looks to close shops?

The retailer has revealed it is considering various strategic options for its profitable and cash-generative high street business, which might include...

12.02.2025 5

Coventry Telegraph

David Prince