New Landlord Rules Could Mandate Heat Pumps or Solar Panels in England Thursday, February 5, 2026 landlords heatpumps solarpanels epc energyefficiency netzero policy property regulations greenenergy Under proposed new regulations by the Labour government, landlords in England may be required to install either heat pumps or solar panels to improve their properties' energy performance. This move is part of Ed Miliband’s … Read More
Tesco Apologises for Mistaken Welsh Signs in Cornish Stores Thursday, February 5, 2026 tesco cornish welsh bilingual signage language cornwall campaigners apology identity Tesco has issued an apology after displaying bilingual signs in Welsh instead of Cornish at a supermarket in Helston, Cornwall. The signs incorrectly featured the Welsh word “pysgod” for fish and “tatws … Read More
DWP Faces Criticism Over Failure to Address Carer Allowance Issues Six Years On Thursday, February 5, 2026 dwp carers allowance welfare debt accountability culture complacency government trust The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under severe criticism for maintaining a “culture of complacency” following the Carer’s Allowance scandal. Debbie Abrahams, chair of the Work and Pensions Select … Read More
Wolverhampton Bar and Grill Faces Licence Review Over Unreported Late-Night Fight Thursday, February 5, 2026 wolverhampton licensing police bar violence cctv safety incident responsibility alcohol West Midlands Police have called for a review of the licence held by The Garden Bar in Lanesfield, Wolverhampton, following an unreported late-night brawl in December last year. Jasvir Singh Johal, the licence holder of the … Read More
24 Derelict Sites in the Black Country Targeted for Regeneration Thursday, February 5, 2026 regeneration dudley brownfield redevelopment infrastructure housing derelict council urban development Dudley Council has identified 24 rundown sites across the borough for redevelopment as part of its ongoing efforts to eliminate eyesores and rejuvenate local communities. Through the Stalled and Derelict Sites Programme, … Read More
Drivers Urged to Stock Up on Petrol Ahead of Severe Weather This Friday Thursday, February 5, 2026 petrol weather scotland flooding snow metoffice transportscotland winter travel safety sport Motorists in Scotland are being urged to fill up with more petrol than usual before Friday as severe weather warnings take hold. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain expected to begin Wednesday evening … Read More