High Street Decline: Retail Footfall Falls in November
New data reveals a 0.8% year-on-year drop in UK retail footfall last month, driven by Autumn Budget tax fears and poor weather. Industry leaders call for a new high street revival plan.
New data reveals a 0.8% year-on-year drop in UK retail footfall last month, driven by Autumn Budget tax fears and poor weather. Industry leaders call for a new high street revival plan.
UK councils are issuing £80 fixed penalties for wheelie bin misuse. Learn the rules to avoid fines for blocking pavements or causing a nuisance.
Birmingham City Council could face a government financial penalty after bin strikes forced it to delay new weekly food waste collections, missing a key environmental target. Read the latest.
Tameside Council confirms festive bin collection dates for Christmas 2025. No brown bin collections from Dec 25 to Jan 7. Check your revised green, black, and blue bin days.
Lindi Holmes, a Cambridge volunteer, wins FoodCycle's Regional Volunteer of the Year Award for helping turn over 20 tonnes of surplus food into thousands of free community meals. Discover how you can get involved.
Tesco, Asda and Morrisons customers are being urged to learn a hidden three-digit code on fruit and veg to reduce food waste. Find out how to read the labels.
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.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service overhaul, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new food waste bins, will start in June 2026 regardless of ongoing strike action.
Birmingham City Council plans a new weekly food waste collection and second recycling bin from June 2026, aiming to boost recycling rates above 30% despite ongoing strikes.
Birmingham City Council unveils a multi-million pound overhaul of bin collections, introducing four bins and weekly food waste from June 2025 to boost recycling.
Birmingham City Council unveils a massive bins shake-up. From June 2026, households will get four bins for fortnightly collections and weekly food waste pickups. Get the full list of changes and dates.
Labour government mandates separate food waste bins for millions in England from 2026. New recycling and packaging rules aim to boost circular economy and cut landfill.
Birmingham City Council unveils a delayed masterplan to revolutionise waste collection with new weekly food waste pickups and fortnightly recycling from June 2025. Discover the changes.
West Midlands Police reveal 48 locations for mobile speed cameras across Birmingham this December. See the full list to stay safe and avoid fines.
First Minister Eluned Morgan hails the Wales Investment Summit as a major economic catalyst, securing £16bn in projects from AI data centres to carbon capture. Discover how Wales is positioning itself as a global tech and green energy leader.
Millions of UK mobile customers could receive up to £104 per contract in a massive £1.1bn class action lawsuit against Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 over alleged loyalty penalties. Find out if you're eligible.
A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
Tesco Mobile pledges to freeze basic monthly prices for its 5.4 million customers, offering bill certainty amid widespread mid-contract hikes from rivals like O2.
Discover the best iPhone 16e Cyber Monday deals, with contracts from £17/month and a rare free AirPods offer. Find the cheapest way to get Apple's latest budget phone.
Major UK mobile providers pledge to eliminate number spoofing by 2026, implementing new call tracing technology to protect millions from fraud. Learn how this affects you.
West Midlands Police reveals 48 mobile speed camera sites across Birmingham for Christmas 2025. Check the full list to avoid fines and stay safe.
Sky slashes iPhone 16 prices to historic lows for Black Friday 2025, offering the iPhone 16e for just £17 monthly. Discover the cheapest iPhone deal ever with minimal upfront costs.
Amazon's Black Friday slashes prices on toilet roll, dishwasher tablets, Pepsi Max & more. Save over £30 on essentials. Don't miss these limited-time deals.
A decision on extending Walsall Wood landfill site for four years is due today. Residents report 'egg-like stench' causing health issues. Read the latest.
Discover the cheapest iPhone 17 Pro Max deals this Black Friday 2025. Sky and ID Mobile offer contracts significantly cheaper than major networks, with prices starting from £12 upfront.
Complaints against Solihull Council have surged to a three-year peak, driven by issues with waste collections and highway maintenance. Discover the key findings and the council's response.
Stockland Green and Summerfield health centres in Birmingham will transform into neighbourhood health hubs with GPs, dentists and pharmacists under one roof as part of a national NHS initiative to reduce waiting times.
Marketing agency Hussel transforms a Hummer H2 into a 'Mobile Disruption Unit' for live events, backed by the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. Discover how this innovative project is set to revolutionise brand engagement.
Martin Lewis's MSE reveals a £3bn class action against EE, O2, Vodafone, and Three for overcharging. You could be owed up to £1,800. Find out if you're eligible.
New research reveals almost 40% of UK consumers experience Black Friday regret from unplanned purchases. Discover how to shop smarter this year and avoid buyer's remorse.