Rachel Reeves Confirms Freeze on Fuel Duty, Saving Drivers £120 Thursday, May 21, 2026 fuelduty inflation costofliving labour government transport economy agriculture tax energy The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has announced the cancellation of the planned increase in fuel duty, extending the temporary 5p per litre cut to support drivers amid rising living costs. … Read More
Foreign Office Issues Travel Warning Amid Deadly Ebola Outbreak Near Rwanda-DRC Border Thursday, May 21, 2026 ebola outbreak drc rwanda travel health who warning border fcdo The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent travel warning in response to a recent Ebola outbreak declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 15 May. The warning particularly … Read More
Police Renew Appeal Five Years After Newborn Found Dead in Walsall Canal Wednesday, May 20, 2026 walsall newborn canal police westmidlands investigation appeal justice willenhall homicide Five years after the heartbreaking discovery of a newborn baby boy’s body in a Walsall canal, West Midlands Police have relaunched their appeal for information. On May 20, 2021, the infant was found in the Wyrley and … Read More
New UK Heatwave Workplace Law Proposed to Protect Workers in Rising Temperatures Wednesday, May 20, 2026 heatwave workplace temperature climatechange adaptation health safety uk government productivity The UK government is considering introducing new regulations to set maximum indoor temperatures in workplaces, a move aimed at protecting workers as climate change pushes temperatures higher. This recommendation comes from … Read More
18 English Counties to Miss Out on First 30C Heatwave of the Year Wednesday, May 20, 2026 heatwave england weather temperature bankholiday sunshine rain forecast counties metoffice The UK is gearing up for its first heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to soar above 30°C during the upcoming three-day May Bank Holiday weekend. After a slow start to May, many parts of the country will … Read More
England's Post-Ashes Reset Begins Amid Leadership Shifts Wednesday, May 20, 2026 england mccullum stokes cricket ashes coaching bazball nutrition leadership fielding sport England’s cricket team embarks on its post-Ashes chapter with a three-Test series against New Zealand starting June 4, marking the transition into what some dub Bazball 2.0—or perhaps 3.0 or 4.0. Despite the shake-up, the … Read More