Labour’s EV road tax plans will introduce a mileage-based tax for electric and plug-in hybrid cars from 1 April 2028. The charge, formally known as Electric Vehicle Excise Duty, or eVED, will initially be set at 3p per mile for fully electric cars and 1.5p per mile for plug-in hybrids. The new charge will apply […]
West Bromwich Albion has agreed a multi-year commercial partnership with parcel delivery company DPD, bringing together two organisations with deep roots in the Black Country. Under the DPD West Bromwich Albion deal, the logistics business has become the club’s Official Delivery Partner and Back of Shirt Partner. Its logo will appear on the match shirts […]
Blue Badge holders are not automatically exempt from every hosepipe ban in the UK. The answer depends on the Temporary Use Ban set by the water company supplying the property. Some suppliers provide an automatic exemption for Blue Badge holders. Others require a relevant medical or mobility need, Priority Services registration, or proof that alternatives […]
Claire’s Accessories became one of the UK’s biggest retail insolvency stories after two separate administrations involving different companies. Claire’s Accessories UK Ltd entered administration in August 2025, and most of its UK and Ireland business was sold, with 156 stores transferring to a new operator. The rescued business, operated by CAUKI Limited, entered administration on […]
Many London residents, businesses, landlords, and property managers are wondering whether a hosepipe ban is currently in force. With continued hot weather and increased pressure on water supplies, water conservation has become an important issue across parts of the UK. As of July 2026, there is no confirmed Thames Water Temporary Use Ban (hosepipe ban) […]
Last checked: 9 July 2026 The Tesco, Aldi and M&S Stonehaven planning dispute centres on two separate supermarket proposals near Stonehaven and how Aberdeenshire Council should assess their impact. Aldi and M&S are linked to the Ury Estate retail site, where planning permission for a supermarket already existed. Tesco, through a separate proposal at New […]
Last checked: 8 July 2026 The first LCWRA payment after a decision is not always paid immediately after the decision letter appears in a claimant’s Universal Credit journal. In most cases, the payment date depends on the claimant’s Universal Credit assessment periods and when they first started providing medical evidence, such as fit notes. For many […]
Last updated: 7 July 2026 For more than a century, Broadland Nurseries has been a familiar destination for gardeners across Norfolk. Its reputation for homegrown plants, knowledgeable staff and family-run approach has made it a well-known name in the local horticultural community. That is why the announcement that the nursery will close permanently has come […]
Older people across the UK could be missing out on thousands of pounds in financial support without realising they are eligible. Consumer finance expert Martin Lewis has repeatedly encouraged pensioners to check whether they are claiming all the benefits they are entitled to, highlighting that billions of pounds in benefits go unclaimed every year. One […]
London’s black cabs are among the most recognisable symbols of the capital, renowned for their distinctive appearance, highly trained drivers and the rigorous licensing standards required to operate one. But for many people considering a career in the trade—or simply curious about the profession—the biggest question remains: how much do London black cab drivers actually […]
