Warning Issued for Customers of Two Major Banks Amid Iran-US Conflict Impacting Services Wednesday, March 4, 2026 iran us conflict amazon cloud aws uae banking outages gulf As the conflict between Iran and the US escalates, a significant warning has been issued for customers of two major banks in the Gulf region. The ongoing war has triggered disruptions to banking apps and payment services, … Read More
Mum Campaigns Against Early Release of Domestic Abuser After Near-Fatal Stabbing Wednesday, March 4, 2026 domesticabuse stabbing prison parole advocacy victimsupport justice suttoncoldfield assault campaign Ten years ago, Natalie Queiroz was walking through Sutton Coldfield, heavily pregnant with her partner Babur Karamat Raja’s child, when he launched a brutal attack. Raja stabbed her 24 times in a frenzied assault, nearly … Read More
Birmingham Mum Stabbed While Eight Months Pregnant Reflects on a Decade of Survival and Advocacy Wednesday, March 4, 2026 birmingham knifecrime stabbing victimadvocate survivors campaigning trauma family justice resilience On March 4, 2016, Natalie Queiroz’s life was shattered in one of the UK’s most harrowing violent crimes. At eight months pregnant, Natalie was savagely attacked by her then-partner, Babur Karamat Raja, on Trinity Hill in … Read More
One Million More State Pensioners Face Tax Bills After Rachel Reeves’ Threshold Freeze Wednesday, March 4, 2026 pensioners tax statepension income hmrc budget economy rachelreeves obr inflation A growing number of retirees are expected to pay income tax on their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension, following Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to freeze the income tax threshold. The … Read More
Solihull Villagers Fear Isolation as Barston Bridge Faces Closure Amid Funding Shortfall Wednesday, March 4, 2026 barston bridge solihull infrastructure funding council consultation safety transport community Residents of Solihull’s Barston village are growing increasingly concerned about the potential closure of Barston Bridge, a historic structure spanning the River Blythe, due to safety issues and lack of repair funding. Built … Read More
Foreign Office Advises UK Tourists in Dubai to Stockpile Essential Supplies Amid Travel Disruptions Wednesday, March 4, 2026 fcdo uktravel dubai uae traveldisruption airline covid19 safety emergency middleeast The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued urgent advice for British tourists currently in Dubai to stockpile two essential types of items: emergency supplies and essential medications. This … Read More