Uber fares to rise 20% from January 2026
A VAT rule change means Uber and private hire trips in England will cost 15-20% more from 2 Jan 2026. Find out why and who it hits hardest.
A VAT rule change means Uber and private hire trips in England will cost 15-20% more from 2 Jan 2026. Find out why and who it hits hardest.
London will trial autonomous taxis from Uber, Lyft and Waymo from 2026 under new UK law. Discover the tech, safety concerns and industry reaction.
Strensham Services on the M5 in Worcestershire has been crowned the UK's top service station in a new study. Discover the full rankings and what makes a great pit stop.
Leamington Spa tops the Midlands happiness rankings and places 12th nationally in Rightmove's 2026 study. Discover which other towns thrived and which struggled.
Beavertown Brewery's Cosy Pub Index reveals Staffordshire as Britain's top region for festive pubs, with 230 cosy spots. Discover the top counties and a 'cosy pub corridor' for winter escapes.
A Midlands secondary school has been ranked among the nation's elite in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list and why.
NHS workers must link their Uber account to an NHS email by 11.59pm on Dec 21 to claim £30 in festive discounts for rides and food on Christmas Day.
Uber is thanking NHS and HSC staff with discounted rides and Uber Eats vouchers this Christmas. Find out how frontline healthcare workers can claim the festive offer.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces VAT changes for private hire vehicles from January 2026, levelling the playing field but potentially raising fares. Find out how this affects you.
Four West Midlands state primary schools have been ranked among the nation's top 100 in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list.
From the Grinch at Asda to Kevin the Carrot's wedding, we rank the 2025 festive TV adverts from UK supermarkets. Discover which campaigns brought the most Christmas cheer.
Discover the 30 highest-performing primary schools in Birmingham, as ranked by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Explore the list and see which schools excel in reading, maths, and English.
Norton Group Holdings, parent of The Range, leads Devon's 150 largest private firms. The list reveals £7.7bn turnover and 48,000 jobs. Discover the county's economic powerhouses.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 crowns the West Midlands' top state, independent, and comprehensive schools based on latest exam results. Discover which local schools excelled.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals Birmingham's best secondary schools, with state schools showing a remarkable 9.4 place surge. Discover the top performers.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has ranked the top secondary schools in the West Midlands for 2026. Discover which schools in Birmingham, Solihull, and Stratford made the prestigious lists.
Discover the top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2024/25, ranked by Attainment 8 scores. See which schools are excelling in GCSE results.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget excludes private hire from a VAT scheme, adding 20% to fares from January 2026. Experts warn of a 'taxi tax' hitting young and rural users hardest.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget introduces a 20% VAT on private hire vehicles, dubbed the 'taxi tax'. Firms warn it will increase fares by 15%, impacting Uber and Bolt users. Read the full story.
Birmingham Uber users have the third lowest passenger ratings in the UK. Discover the city's score and expert tips on how to improve your rider etiquette.
New government data reveals 23 Midlands secondary schools rank in England's top 10%, with King Edward VI Camp Hill Girls leading. Discover which schools made the cut.
Cybersecurity experts reveal critical safety concerns affecting Uber users across the UK. Discover the essential precautions you need to take immediately.
Discover where the new John Lewis Christmas advert stands in the nation's rankings and explore the emotional journeys of Britain's most beloved festive campaigns.
The latest Real Schools Guide 2025 has unveiled the top-performing secondary schools across the Midlands, with several institutions achieving outstanding results in education quality and student development.
Discover which West Midlands communities have been named among the best places to live in 2025, from picturesque villages to thriving market towns offering exceptional quality of life.