Birmingham launches major road safety drive for 2026, cutting speed limits on 27 key roads to 30mph and installing new average speed and red light cameras. Find out which routes are affected.
Business owners are urged to start preparing now for a sale to beat a Capital Gains Tax increase in April 2026. Delays could cost tens of thousands. Expert advice inside.
Aldi is permanently withdrawing its Click and Collect service from all UK stores by year's end to maintain its low-price promise. Find out what this means for shoppers.
The UK government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the transformative plans.
The Labour government launches its landmark Animal Welfare Strategy, targeting illegal puppy farms and livestock attacks. Owners face new rules and bans.
Kelly Hill, 41, urges self-employed to get insurance after aggressive cancer returns, spreading to her bones, lungs, and liver. Her family faces financial strain as treatment continues.
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster demands Progressive Driving Licences with night curfews and lower alcohol limits for novices to slash road deaths. Urgent call for government action.
Nissan's Sunderland plant boss Adam Pennick hails Government measures for EVs but calls for the Industrial Strategy to be turned into real action. Business Minister Chris McDonald outlines new support.
From a historic pub facelift to a new fly-tipping crackdown, here's your roundup of the latest news and decisions from Solihull Council this week.
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
The government's landmark Child Poverty Strategy promises to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include scrapping the two-child benefit cap and ending unlawful B&B placements.
Santander UK issues 10 urgent demands to the Labour government, calling for a consumer-first payments strategy as fraud prevention tops public priorities. Read the full report.
Solihull Council plans a new crackdown on fly-tipping after reporting over 3,000 incidents last year. Discover the new strategy and how residents can help.
Sussex Police have identified Keith Dowbekin as the killer of Jennifer Kiely in 2005, using DNA from a cigarette butt. Read the full story of the two-decade investigation.
A Vinted expert reveals how a friendly, non-salesy message to users who favourite items can increase sales by 30-50%. Discover the free strategy that's transforming second-hand selling.
The UK Government plans to slash the drink-drive limit in England and Wales to 22 micrograms, aligning with Scotland. Discover the details and road safety implications.
A nationwide ban on pavement parking is likely to be introduced across England in 2026. The move aims to improve safety for vulnerable pedestrians but poses challenges for drivers in tight streets.
Former hotel receptionist explains how arriving before check-in time significantly boosts your chances of scoring a complimentary room upgrade. Learn the insider strategy now!
A major 62-step strategy to enhance nature across the West Midlands has been launched, aiming to channel £100m into hundreds of projects, boost biodiversity and create green jobs.
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth unveils plans for a new national development agency to boost the Welsh economy, potentially reviving the WDA brand. Learn more about this key election pledge.
RedCat Hospitality sells 21 pubs to Admiral Taverns, marking a strategic refocus on its managed pubs and rooms division just a year after being saved from collapse. Discover the details of the deal.
A man is in a critical condition after a serious assault on Barbourne Road, Worcester. Five men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police are appealing for witnesses.
The UK government's new critical minerals strategy, backed by a £50m fund, aims to create jobs, boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on China. Discover how Cornwall is leading the charge.
New IAM RoadSmart survey reveals 46% of UK adults have discussed driving safety with older relatives. Charity calls for licence renewal review as government considers new road safety strategy.
Revealed: UK Home Office secretly funded Mr Meanor boyband to perform anti-radicalisation songs in Muslim-area schools. Discover the covert campaign details.
A man is fighting for his life after a serious collision with a car on Lawley Middleway in Birmingham. The road remains closed as police investigate. Avoid the area.
Greater Manchester is spearheading the fight against cyber attacks costing the UK economy £14.7bn annually. Discover how new government legislation aims to protect critical services.
Luxury brand Burberry reports a reduced half-year operating loss of £18m and sales growth, signalling its 'Burberry Forward' revival plan is gaining traction. Discover the latest.
The UK government introduces a landmark cyber security bill to protect critical infrastructure from attacks costing the economy £15bn annually. Learn how this affects businesses.
Kevin Clarke's stunning photo of an emerald damselfly wins a Nottinghamshire nature competition. Discover how the image promotes local wildlife recovery strategies.