From Lucy Letby to Rose West – UK Killers Sentenced to Spend Every Christmas Behind Bars Thursday, December 25, 2025 uk criminals wholelifeorder murderers prison sentencing justice convicted killers incarceration For some of the UK’s most dangerous criminals, release from prison is simply not an option. While life sentences often come with the possibility of parole, a select few have been sentenced to whole life orders—meaning … Read More
Every Boxing Day Shop Closure in the UK – Complete List Thursday, December 25, 2025 boxingday closures retail shopping uk christmas stores staff holidays aldi Boxing Day is one of the busiest shopping days of the year in the UK, with many people eager to grab post-Christmas deals. However, it’s equally important to know which stores will be closed to avoid last-minute … Read More
From Caldmore to Weoley Castle - the Pronunciation Traps Catching Visitors Out Thursday, December 25, 2025 midlands pronunciation placenames localculture language travel uk accent regional mispronunciation Nothing instills quite the panic like staring at a road sign and having no clue how to pronounce it. Even here in the Midlands, we have our share of linguistic landmines that trip up visitors and locals alike. Many of these … Read More
Countries the UK Foreign Office Advises Against Traveling to in 2026 Tuesday, December 23, 2025 travel safety foreignoffice uk traveladvice warnings insurance risk consular 2026 The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a clear warning to British travellers about 55 countries deemed unsafe for travel in 2026. These destinations have been placed on the official ‘do not … Read More
Royal Mail Issues Warning: Christmas Deliveries Not Guaranteed in 92 UK Postcodes Tuesday, December 23, 2025 royalmail christmas deliveries delays postcodes customers logistics apology parcels uk Royal Mail has alerted customers that Christmas deliveries are “not guaranteed” across 92 UK postcodes due to ongoing logistical challenges. The announcement comes amid growing frustration from recipients facing … Read More
HMRC Pauses Concession on Withholding Tax Errors Affecting UK Borrowers Tuesday, December 23, 2025 hmrc tax withholding interest doubletaxation borrowers finance manda compliance uk HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a pause on a longstanding concession related to withholding income tax on UK-source yearly interest paid to overseas lenders. This move affects UK borrowers who previously … Read More