Solihull Joe & The Juice gets zero food hygiene rating
A Joe & The Juice branch in Touchwood Solihull received the lowest possible food hygiene score. The global chain says issues are now fixed. Read the full report.
A Joe & The Juice branch in Touchwood Solihull received the lowest possible food hygiene score. The global chain says issues are now fixed. Read the full report.
Mum-tested collaboration sees Ickle Bubba prams bundled with Maxi-Cosi's CabrioFix i-Size car seat. Four bundles are now on sale, offering parents a streamlined, budget-friendly solution.
Fines for driving without insurance will rise from £300 to £600 as part of a new government road safety strategy aimed at cutting insurance costs for all. Learn the details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile car tax, set to add an average of £267 per year for electric vehicle drivers. Read the full update on road funding.
ITV faces criticism for adding a content warning to the classic film Grease, citing 'teenage misbehaviour'. Fans slam the 'woke' move on social media. Read the full story.
Major DWP reforms in 2026 will affect millions. Learn about changes to Universal Credit, the end of legacy benefits, and increases to State Pensions and wages.
New data reveals 64.9% of 2023's fatal UK crashes involved a 'Fatal Four' factor. Labour considers new driving laws and tech to combat speeding, drink-driving, phone use, and seat belt offences. Read the full analysis.
Labour ministers admit fines for driving without insurance are outdated. New proposals aim to double penalties and tackle fake AI-generated documents to improve road safety.
The Labour government has refused to mandate reporting of cat collisions, citing enforcement challenges. Over 10,000 campaigners demanded change. Read the full story.
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.
New analysis reveals Labour's proposed pay-per-mile road tax could cost electric vehicle drivers an extra £267 annually. Find out how the 2028 scheme will impact you and the future of motoring.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits over £3 billion in public funds to the Lower Thames Crossing in the Autumn Budget, aiming to boost the economy by £40bn. Read the full details.
As the King's New Year Honours 2026 are confirmed, we look at famous figures who declined royal recognition, from Benjamin Zephaniah to David Bowie. Discover their reasons.
A think tank warns the UK's proposed pay-per-mile road pricing could deter electric vehicle adoption, citing a 'disastrous' precedent from New Zealand. Learn the risks for UK policy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new mileage-based tax for electric vehicles from 2028. Find out how the Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will impact your motoring costs.
New IFS research reveals cognitive decline erodes £30k of wealth for over-65s, urging urgent pension reforms and advance financial planning to protect savings.
Every McDonald's restaurant in Birmingham has achieved the highest possible food hygiene rating of 5, according to the latest Food Standards Agency data. See the full list and inspection dates.
Discover how the UK honours system works, who can be nominated, and the rigorous 12-18 month selection process. Learn how you can put forward a deserving candidate for recognition.
More than 50 Walsall food businesses received the lowest hygiene scores in 2025, with five rated zero. See the full list of outlets and what the ratings mean for public safety.
Labour's new mileage-based tax for electric vehicles, charging 3p per mile, faces fierce criticism from industry leaders who warn it will hinder EV adoption. Read the full reaction.
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
Labour's new rule means pensioners with only state income won't pay tax from 2027, but critics warn of unfairness for those who saved. Discover the full impact.
Labour announces a new pay-per-mile car tax of 3p for EVs and 1.5p for plug-in hybrids from 2028. Experts warn it's the 'thin end of the wedge' and could quickly rise to 10p per mile.
A shopper filmed a mouse at Batch'd in Birmingham's Bullring. The chain cites city-wide bin strikes as the cause. Environmental Health inspected the site.
A mouse was filmed scurrying inside the Batch'd stall at Birmingham's Bullring. The company cites city-wide waste issues. Read the full response and environmental health findings.
Ickle Bubba and Maxi-Cosi launch four travel system bundles combining prams and car seats. The solution aims to end compatibility stress for new parents and is on sale until February.
Major bin collection changes are coming in 2026, requiring households to sort waste into four separate containers. Learn the new rules to avoid fines.
UK households will need four bins from 2026 under new government rules for recycling and food waste. Learn how the changes will affect you.
Analysis reveals York has the UK's priciest energy bills at £1,181 a year. Expert tips on cutting costs and improving home insulation this winter.
The DWP is facing criticism after a review found systemic failings in Carer's Allowance. Officials accused of downplaying the scale of the problem affecting thousands of families.