Clase social club shuts down after insurmountable debt and Welsh Water issues, leaving owners heartbroken. Swansea Social Club Closes Due to Debt, Owners Express Disappointment Hey, guess what? That social club in Clase closed. It’s the one on Pengwern Road in Swansea. They announced it this past Thursday. The owners said it was from issues…
Woking’s new budget passed after government aid, averting larger tax hikes. Council to invest in essential services. Woking Council Approves Transitional Budget After Funding Boost Woking council approved a new budget. They say it’s much better than last year’s. Woking declared bankruptcy in 2023, and their debt was around £2 billion. The council had to…
Andrew Perks avoids jail after defrauding his sick uncle of over £35,000 for gambling and alcohol. Man Empties Sick Uncle’s Bank Account and Takes Out Loans in His Name A man avoided jail time after stealing from his sick uncle. Andrew John Perks, also known as Andrew Bagshaw, took the money, building up over £35,000…
Woking Council receives a £74.9M bailout for 2025/26 and £96.5M for 2024/25 after declaring bankruptcy in 2023 due to debt. Woking Council Gets Massive Bailout to Cover Huge Debt Payments Woking Borough Council nearly went broke. The government gave them a huge bailout. This will protect key public services. The government calls it “Exceptional Financial…
Rising council tax in Scotland threatens to push families into poverty, with calls for debt reform and support. Council Tax Debt Risks Plunging Scots Families into Poverty A children’s charity, Aberlour, urges help for struggling families. They face rising council tax debt, the highest increases in 20 years. Aberlour wants reform in how authorities collect…
A drug dealer was coerced into selling drugs to settle a debt due to threats against him and his family. Man Forced to Sell Drugs to Pay Off Debt Amid Threats to Family A drug dealer seemed anxious when police stopped him. Officers then found cocaine worth £1,000 on him. He claimed someone forced him…
Financial watchdog probes two former Woking Borough Council members over their roles leading to bankruptcy. Woking Council Bankruptcy Roles Investigated: Two Ex-Members Probed Woking Council’s bankruptcy faces scrutiny. Two ex-officers are under investigation now. The Financial Reporting Council looks at their actions. They are examining “professional standards.” This review covers 2017 to 2023 finances. Ray…
Plymouth City Council faces a massive debt increase. Borrowing could near £1B by 2028, sparking Conservative worries. Plymouth Council Debt Soars, Raising Concerns Over Future Finances Plymouth council will borrow more money. Next year, borrowing should jump by £95 million. By 2028, it could almost reach £1 billion. Papers went to the budget scrutiny committee.…
Bankrupt Woking Council seeks £171m from the Government to balance its budget amid talk of service cuts and council tax rises. Woking Council Seeks £171M From Government Amid Budget Crisis Woking Council needs money. They may ask the government for £171 million to help balance their budget. Council tax might rise by 2.99 percent, following…
Daniel Greenaway defrauded his mother stealing money opening illicit accounts accumulating debt over three years. Son Defrauded Mother Stealing Money and Running up Debt in Her Name Daniel Greenaway defrauded his own mother. He took her money and opened accounts illicitly. He admitted to stealing £5,000 to £6,000. The crimes occurred over almost three years.…