Why Energy Prices Have Quadrupled for Walsall Residents Friday, December 5, 2025 energy prices walsall heating bills residents supplier communal cost system Residents of Walsall have recently seen their energy bills skyrocket, with some now paying four times more than before. This drastic increase comes after the introduction of a new communal heating system that supplies heat … Read More
UK Households with Savings Accounts Could Receive HMRC Tax Letters Friday, December 5, 2025 hmrc savings tax personalsavingsallowance interest income selfassessment finance accountancy uk UK households holding savings accounts with balances as low as £3,500 may soon receive tax-related letters from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), according to personal finance expert Grant Hamill of Companion Accountancy. HMRC … Read More
First Average Speed Cameras Deployed on Major Birmingham Road Friday, December 5, 2025 birmingham speed roads safety cameras enforcement traffic police regulations collisions Birmingham City Council has announced the installation of the first new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, marking a significant step in the city’s road safety efforts. This initiative expands the existing average speed … Read More
Children Face Increased Risk of Harm Over Christmas, Warns NSPCC Friday, December 5, 2025 christmas nspcc childline abuse neglect domesticviolence children family safety alcohol As the festive season approaches, the NSPCC has issued a stark warning about the increased risks faced by children during Christmas. New research highlights that many families in the West Midlands—and across the UK—experience … Read More
‘Faster and Cheaper’ Buses to Transform Travel in Birmingham with £264 Million Government Investment Friday, December 5, 2025 buses westmidlands transport funding government publictransport fares infrastructure economy localauthorities sport The West Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment aimed at revolutionizing bus travel across the region. A substantial £264.1 million funding package has been announced to improve bus services, making … Read More
A38 Aston Expressway Closed Overnight for Essential Roadworks Friday, December 5, 2025 a38 aston expressway birmingham roadworks closure traffic tidallane speedlimit westmidlands Drivers in Birmingham are being advised of an overnight closure on the A38 Aston Expressway to facilitate essential roadworks. The expressway will be shut in both directions from 10pm on Friday, December 5, until 3am on … Read More