Birmingham Gang Convicted Over £500k Illegal Tobacco Factory Bust Tuesday, December 2, 2025 birmingham tobacco crime gang illegal conviction fraud police revenue investigation A criminal gang of four has been convicted following the discovery of an illegal tobacco factory valued at over £500,000 in Birmingham. The investigation began in May when officers stopped a vehicle in the Southside area of … Read More
Scaffolder’s Court Outburst After Being Sentenced for Dangerous E-Bike Crash Tuesday, December 2, 2025 scaffolding court sentencing e-bike dangerousdriving policechase liverpool recklessness cannabis mentalhealth Thomas Williams, a 35-year-old scaffolder and father expecting his second child, erupted in frustration after being sentenced to 14 months in prison for a high-speed electric bike crash during a police pursuit. The incident … Read More
DWP Announces Tax-Free £475 Winter Payments for State Pensioners Tuesday, December 2, 2025 dwp winterfuelpayment warmhomediscount coldweatherpayment pensioners benefits energybills taxfree support heatingcosts As the temperature drops, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rolling out tax-free payments to help state pensioners with their winter heating costs. Announced via X (formerly Twitter), the DWP highlighted several … Read More
New 3p per Mile Car Tax for EVs to Increase if Mileage Is Under-Declared Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ev taxation mileage labour cartax electricvehicles government mot underdeclaration instavolt A new 3p per mile car tax for electric vehicles (EVs), introduced by the Labour Party, will impose higher charges on drivers who under-declare their mileage. The government’s pay-per-mile plan requires motorists to estimate … Read More
All regions of England brace for snow within 72 hours as Arctic blast arrives Tuesday, December 2, 2025 england snow arctic weather blizzard forecast cumbria scotland temperature winter New weather maps and charts reveal that every part of England is expected to experience snow within the next 72 hours as an Arctic bomb impacts the region. Data sourced from WX Charts, utilizing Met Desk information, … Read More
Downward Trend in Road Deaths in Solihull Highlights Challenges Ahead Tuesday, December 2, 2025 solihull roadsafety trafficcollisions fatalities injuries transport westmidlands council accidents highways The number of deaths on Solihull’s roads continues to decline, but recent data indicates the borough may still fall short of its ambitious 2030 road safety goals. Statistics from the Department for Transport reveal nine … Read More