DVLA diabetes rule change for lorry and bus drivers
New DVLA rules now allow thousands of bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes to use continuous glucose monitors, improving safety and management.
New DVLA rules now allow thousands of bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes to use continuous glucose monitors, improving safety and management.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for search and rescue vehicles from April 2027, saving teams thousands in fundraising. Discover the full details.
TV naturalist Chris Packham tells MPs to 'listen to the science' on climate change or risk billions of lives. Read his urgent warning from emergency summit.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is growing heritage Golden Grape tomatoes as part of a national seed relay celebrating 50 years of seed conservation. Discover how this helps UK food security.
A former City trader retrained as a counsellor, dedicating over 600 hours to support homeless people in Bournemouth. Discover his inspiring journey from finance to counselling.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated numerous planning applications including housing developments, infrastructure projects, and commercial conversions across Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough.
Rochdale Borough Council has decided on multiple planning applications, including home extensions, commercial developments, and a former bank's conversion to a place of worship. Discover the latest updates.
The DWP has established a new safeguarding unit following a scathing report from MPs demanding a 'deep rooted culture change'. Discover the department's new strategy.
Road safety experts demand UK drink-drive limit be slashed from 80mg to 50mg. Could your pint put you over the legal limit? Discover the potential impact.
A Worcester mother could be forced to demolish a £170,000 garden building made for her disabled daughter after council refused retrospective planning permission. Discover the full story.
Fleet fines have surged across the UK, driven by new Clean Air Zones and AI enforcement. Private parking remains the top offence. Discover how businesses are coping.
YouTube star Angry Ginge's plan to dominate I'm A Celebrity airtime is scuppered by a new ITV rule limiting trials. Find out how the change impacts the show.
Kesha reveals legal barriers prevent her from releasing the altered 'Tik Tok' version with changed P. Diddy lyrics. Discover why she can't release the updated track.
A behavioural expert reveals why starting New Year's resolutions in November boosts success rates. Learn how to build habits before January's pressure hits.
Solihull Council rejects controversial Shirley home extension after planners cite 'conflicting information' over measurements and loss of light concerns. Read the full story.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated new planning applications including glamping sites, telecom masts, and drive-thru facilities. Discover the latest developments shaping the borough.
Rochdale Borough Council has approved significant developments including a 30-bed hotel extension and telecom tower, while rejecting several home extensions. Discover the latest planning outcomes.
A controversial five-bedroom luxury home in Solihull's Dorridge area gets planning approval. The planning chief expressed disappointment but found no grounds for refusal.
Government climate adviser proposes pay-per-litre charge for garden watering to combat drought. Learn how this could affect households and water conservation efforts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' potential income tax rise in the Autumn Budget could add over £200 to annual bills for thousands. Discover how you could be affected.
UK households can protect wealth by gifting surplus income tax-free before pensions fall into the inheritance tax net in 2027. Learn the three key rules to follow.
Four out of five UK motorists report being blinded by headlight glare, prompting a government review. Discover the proposed changes and how they could affect you.
Buckingham Palace confirms Prince Andrew's official name change to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after being stripped of his royal titles. Discover the full story behind this historic decision.
A new OVO trial shows shifting home heating to midday slashes peak electricity use by a third, cutting bills and carbon. Learn how smart heat pumps work.
Millions on Universal Credit will receive an extra £312 yearly from April 2026 after DWP law change. Single claimants get £6 weekly boost as reforms ensure payments rise above inflation.
The DWP warns 24 million benefit claimants that failing to report life changes is considered fraud. Learn what changes you must declare to avoid penalties.
Emmerdale fans face a 24-hour wait as ITV replaces the soap with live coverage of England's World Cup qualifier against Serbia. Find out when the show returns.
Heineken UK is lowering the alcohol content of Foster's lager from February 2026, citing duty reductions and health trends. Learn how this impacts taste and pricing.
EDF Energy launches FreePhase, a time-of-use energy tariff with potential annual savings of £187. Choose between dynamic or static pricing to cut your electricity bills.
ITV announces a major format change for I'm A Celebrity 2025, preventing campmates from doing consecutive Bushtucker Trials. Discover how this impacts voting.