11 Tax Changes Set to Cost UK Households Thousands in 2026 Saturday, January 17, 2026 tax uk inheritance counciltax tobacco alcohol vaping fuel dividend budget In 2026, UK households face a significant financial squeeze as multiple tax changes come into effect, threatening to cost thousands of pounds. These changes, announced as part of the Labour Party Autumn Budget and other … Read More
Driver Shortages Lead to Decline in West Midlands Ring and Ride Usage Saturday, January 17, 2026 ringandride drivershortage westmidlands publictransport demandresponsive transportpolicy rideusage escooters cyclehire serviceupdate sport A shortage of drivers has caused a noticeable drop in the usage of the Ring and Ride service across the West Midlands. Data presented to the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Transport Delivery Overview and Scrutiny … Read More
BBC Gladiators Star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Warns Co-Star: 'Watch Out for Karen Hauer' Saturday, January 17, 2026 gladiators bbc nitro harryaikinesaryeetey karenhauer strictlycomedancing tv sports entertainment athleticism sport The beloved show Gladiators makes its much-anticipated return to BBC One tonight at 5.45pm, and one of its stars, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey—known as Nitro—is issuing a playful warning to his co-stars. At 37, Harry has made his … Read More
‘Stretchy around bum and tum’ M&S trousers ‘make legs look slimmer’ Saturday, January 17, 2026 m&s trousers comfort winter fashion stretch fitting style workwear twill As the colder months settle in, comfort and style have become a top priority for many. Marks & Spencer’s Jersey Twill Straight Leg Trousers have quickly become a favourite among shoppers seeking both. Priced at £28, these … Read More
Midlands Areas Highlighted Among England's Poorest in New Income Study Saturday, January 17, 2026 birmingham midlands income deprivation inequality sparkhill blackcountry disposableincome poverty westmidlands A recent study has unveiled that the six lowest-income neighborhoods in England are all located in Birmingham, underscoring significant economic challenges within the city. The research ranks neighborhoods based on average … Read More
BBC Gladiators Star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Reveals Three Key Skills That Helped Him on Strictly Come Dancing Saturday, January 17, 2026 gladiators strictly dancing harryaikinesaryeetey nitro athlete agility bbc livetour television sport Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, famously known as Nitro from BBC’s Gladiators, has opened up about the three key skills from his Gladiators experience that helped him excel on Strictly Come Dancing. The 37-year-old athlete competed … Read More