Reading Borough Council will introduce emissions-based parking charges from February 2026. Petrol and diesel drivers face surcharges of up to 25% in a bid to improve air quality and reach carbon neutrality.
Dudley Council tenants will see rents rise by the maximum 4.8% from April, generating £3.9m for housing services, though most service charges will fall. Read the full details.
Henry Stokes from Shifnal faces multiple charges including rape and coercive control. He has been remanded in custody ahead of a crown court hearing next month.
A serving British Transport Police officer from Birmingham faces two rape charges. PC Christopher Jenkins, 32, was suspended last April and will appear in court.
New data shows UK drivers lost millions in prepaid Dartford Crossing fees over two years. Discover how this happened and what critics are saying.
Birmingham City Council confirms garden waste collections cannot restart due to ongoing strike disruption. Residents urged to compost or use recycling centres.
UK taxpayers risk £100 fines as HMRC's phone service automatically disconnects after 70 minutes. With the January 31 deadline approaching, experts warn it's 'pot luck' to get through. Read the full report.
Lambeth Council plans huge cashless parking hikes, with diesel drivers facing up to £27/hour in Waterloo. The move, aimed at improving air quality, will start in February 2026.
Motorists pledge to boycott areas as experts warn Clean Air Zones will become more common in 2026, bringing new daily charges for petrol and diesel vehicles.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce car park charges at beauty spots like Worcester Woods to bridge a £72m funding gap, sparking anger from residents and visitors. Read the full story.
Cardiff's new parking fees for heavy SUVs are being ignored by motorists, with large vehicles still dominating searches. Experts say practicality trumps policy for many buyers.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce parking fees at popular country parks to help fill a £70 million budget shortfall. Find out which sites are affected and the local reaction.
UK households face a £327.92 annual standing charge before using any energy, disproportionately impacting low-usage homes, renters, and single occupants. Learn how to fight back.
Dudley Council proposes fee increases for services like pest control and cremation to add £2.5m to its budget. Key votes set for January and February 2026.
A West Midlands businesswoman faced a staggering £153,000 mobile bill after a US work trip. Discover how the charges accrued and the impact on her company.
A West Midlands entrepreneur faced a staggering £153,000 mobile bill after a 12-day US trip. O2 waived the charges, but her business credit was damaged. Read the full story.
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro captured in daring raid, paraded through DEA HQ. Facing narco-terrorism charges in New York. Read the full story.
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was captured on camera grinning and greeting officers during his arrest procession in Manhattan. Read the full details of the dramatic US special forces operation.
From a £20m neighbourhood fund to a new Aldi and healthcare revamps, discover the 12 key developments poised to reshape Birmingham's Royal Town in the coming year.
Bristol Airport increases drop-off fees to £8.50, citing Rachel Reeves' Budget. The hike aims to curb car traffic and boost public transport use. Find out the new rates and free alternatives.
The Labour government will introduce a per-mile road charge for electric vehicles from 2028. Critics warn it risks stalling the switch to EVs and undermines green goals.
Two men face charges after a shooting on Wordsworth Road in Willenhall left a man in his 20s with life-threatening injuries. Police continue to appeal for information.
Birmingham City Council confirms new parking charges at Sutton Park, Lickey Hills, and Sheldon Country Park from 2026. Find out the costs and the political backlash.
New analysis reveals petrol and diesel drivers face 13p to 18p per mile fuel costs, far exceeding electric vehicles. A new per-mile tax for EVs starts in 2028. Discover the full impact.
Birmingham City Council is pushing ahead with parking charges at Sutton Park and Lickey Hills. Critics call it a 'tax on health' amid fears over access and congestion. Read the full story.
Birmingham City Council confirms new parking fees for three major parks from 2026, sparking political backlash. Find out the costs and the opposition's pledge.
Birmingham City Council plans new parking fees at three major parks in 2026 to raise funds, sparking fierce opposition from residents and political parties. Find out the details and what it means for visitors.
Warwickshire County Council approves higher on-street parking tariffs for Leamington, Warwick, Stratford, and Kenilworth from April 2026. Find out the new costs and the debate behind them.
Electric vehicle owners in London must pay the congestion charge from January 2, marking the end of a key perk. Daily rates rise to £18, with a discount for EVs.
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault relating to alleged 2009 offences. He will appear in court on January 20. Read the latest updates.