Isle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island
Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
21, January 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight schools face further funding reductions, increasing financial pressures, says education unionThe National Education Union highlights alarming school funding shortfalls impacting education quality
15, January 2025·1 min readPrime Minister agrees Isle of Wight ferry services have ‘not been good enough’Isle of Wight ferry issues brought to light during Prime Minister’s Questions
13, January 2025·1 min readLetter: The super-rich continue to thrive while the majority face economic challengesThis letter writer questions the growing wealth disparity and calls for accountability among the rich
13, January 2025·2 min readEast Wight MP leads debate on National Insurance rises impacting charitiesJoe Robertson joins dozens of MPs to discuss National Insurance's impact on charities
7, January 2025·3 min readCountdown begins for Self Assessment deadline as thousands file earlyTimely filing of Self Assessment is crucial to avoid penalties, HMRC warns
6, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight East MP challenges government’s controversial local government reform plansJoe Robertson MP criticises government plans that could see decisions about the Island made on the Mainland
5, January 2025·1 min readLetter: I believe we must clean up our act before seeking devolutionThis reader argues for the need for genuine improvement before pursuing devolution
20, December 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcementIsle of Wight council to benefit from an additional £1.6 million funding to deal with potholes
20, December 2024·4 min readSolent WASPI group feels betrayed by government’s snub of Ombudsman’s adviceShock and betrayal felt as government denies recommended compensation for pension mishaps
19, December 2024·6 min readLandmark end-of-life care boost with £100 million hospice funding increase (updated)Government pledges £100 million to enhance end-of-life hospice care quality
18, December 2024·1 min readWes Streeting commits to pre-Christmas hospice funding update amid Employer National Insurance concernsHealth Secretary promises hospice funding news before Christmas, broader plans by January
18, December 2024·2 min readGovernment rejects compensation for WASPI women despite Ombudsman’s recommendations (updated)WASPI women denied compensation over state pension age increase, igniting further debate