Wetherspoons boss warns of alcohol duty hike threat
Sir Tim Martin warns Rachel Reeves' Budget could hike alcohol duty by 4.5%, threatening UK pubs with price increases. Read the full analysis.
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Snow forecast for nine parts of England
The UK is set for a deep freeze as temperatures plummet below 0°C, with significant snowfall expected across Scotland and Northern England. Discover the latest weather maps and forecasts.
Drink-Drive Limit Could Be Cut Across UK
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.
Khan launches new London road victim support service
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announces a permanent, three-year Road Victim Support Service following a successful pilot. The initiative provides emotional and practical aid to those affected by traffic collisions.
2p per mile EV plan for homes without driveways
New government plans could slash EV running costs to 2p per mile for households without driveways by simplifying charging installation rules. Discover how the change affects you.
New pavement rule to save EV drivers £250
Labour government slashes red tape for home EV charging points, saving drivers up to £250 and boosting the UK's electric vehicle transition. Find out how this affects you.
Teacher fined for giving pupil alcohol and card
Science teacher Richard Pugh fined after giving a pupil a Christmas card signed with a kiss and a Malibu cocktail. The 41-year-old is now jobless and subject to a restraining order.
New Wolverhampton shop granted alcohol licence
Mesha Essentials in Rooker Avenue wins alcohol licence approval despite resident concerns about anti-social behaviour. Council dismisses objections as 'speculative'.
Older drivers resist Labour's 2030 petrol car ban
Data reveals a generational split as over-55s refuse to switch to electric vehicles, while younger motorists are twice as likely to adopt EVs. Discover the impact on Labour's green targets.
Octopus Energy £100m funding for zero bills homes
Octopus Energy secures £100m funding to create over 1,000 homes with no energy bills for 5-10 years through innovative green technology. Discover how this world-first initiative tackles fuel poverty.
UK's Largest Biochar Carbon Removal Plant Opens
The UK's largest biochar facility opens in Wiltshire, set to remove 18,500 tonnes of CO2 annually. A major step for climate tech and green jobs. Read more.
Bearwood off-licence plan prompts safety complaints
Residents protest a new late-night off-licence in Bearwood, Smethwick, citing health and safety risks from antisocial behaviour. A council decision is due on November 25.
Benefits fraudsters jailed in £86k DWP crackdown
Two women convicted of stealing £86,504 in benefits fraud. Discover how the DWP's new zero-tolerance approach is naming and shaming scammers.
Deadly Hangover Symptoms Need Urgent Medical Care
Government warns Brits about methanol poisoning symptoms that mimic hangovers. Learn the distinctive signs and when to seek immediate medical attention.
UK drivers face £875 Spain fines over new drink drive law
UK tourists driving in Spain face new £875 fines and criminal charges under proposed 0.2g/l alcohol limits. Experts warn even one drink could put you over. Learn the risks.
Christmas Drink-Drive Warning as Limit to be Cut
Motorists are warned as the drink-drive limit in England and Wales is set to be lowered, mirroring Scotland's stricter rules. Experts urge zero alcohol if driving.
Woman hunted after Morrisons knifepoint robbery
Police are hunting a woman after staff at a Walsall Morrisons were threatened with a knife during an alcohol theft. Can you help identify her? Call 101.
British Gas warns Labour's Net Zero could hike bills
British Gas CEO Chris O'Shea warns Labour's rapid Net Zero transition could create unaffordable energy prices. Read the full analysis of this critical energy bill warning.
Foster's Lager Alcohol Content Reduced from 2026
Heineken UK confirms Foster's lager ABV will be reduced in 2026. Learn about the recipe change and the industry's call for an alcohol duty freeze.
Octopus Energy's Zero Bills scheme expands to France
Octopus Energy expands its Zero Bills initiative to France, offering households no energy costs for five years. Discover how this green tech innovation works and its global potential.
Foster's Lager ABV reduced from February 2026
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.
Octopus Energy offers 5 years of zero energy bills
Octopus Energy launches 'Zero Bills' retrofit initiative, eliminating energy costs for UK households for five years. Discover how to cut your bills and carbon footprint.
Reeves urged to scrap crippling alcohol tax hike
Wine and Spirit Trade Association calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze alcohol duty as 4.5% hike could add £1 to bottle prices, fuelling inflation and hurting hospitality.
UK faces -5C Arctic blast with snow forecast
A severe icy blast is set to hit the UK with temperatures plummeting to -5C. Purple weather maps indicate widespread snow from November 19. Stay informed on the latest forecasts.
11 West Midlands eateries get zero food hygiene rating
Eleven food businesses in the West Midlands, including in Solihull and Sandwell, received a zero-star food hygiene rating in 2025, meaning major improvements are necessary. Check the full list.
Reeves scraps 2030 petrol car ban
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the 2030 petrol car ban, delays the ICE phase-out to 2035, and slams previous government's 'chaotic' approach to net zero targets.
Labour breaks silence on 2030 petrol car ban
The new Labour government has finally clarified its position on the controversial 2030 petrol and diesel car ban, revealing crucial details about exemptions and implementation plans that will affect millions of motorists.
Rachel Reeves Urged to Accelerate UK's Electric Vehicle Revolution
Industry leaders demand urgent government action on EV infrastructure and incentives as Britain faces crucial crossroads in electric vehicle transition.
Rowley Regis alcohol thief jailed after Tesco spree
A persistent thief from Rowley Regis has been sentenced to prison after repeatedly stealing alcohol from a local Tesco supermarket, with his final crime captured on dramatic CCTV footage.
I Looked 80 at 25: My Life-Changing Transformation
A woman reveals how eliminating alcohol and sugar from her lifestyle reversed her premature ageing, taking her from looking decades older to glowing with health in an incredible transformation story.
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