Why Builders Are Still Working on Birmingham New Street and When It Will Be Finished Friday, May 8, 2026 birmingham newstreet construction publicrealm renovation accessibility bennettshill templestreet urbandevelopment cpc_civils If you’ve walked along Birmingham’s New Street from Victoria Square toward the Bullring recently, you’ve probably noticed that construction work is still very much underway. Since the beginning of the year, contractors have … Read More
'Revolutionary' EV Charging Upgrade Promises Huge Savings for UK Drivers Friday, May 8, 2026 ev electricvehicles instavolt charging batterystorage energystorage infrastructure sustainability ultrarapid grid A groundbreaking development in electric vehicle (EV) charging is coming to the UK, promising substantial cost savings for drivers. InstaVolt, one of the country’s leading public EV charging operators, has announced a £2.5 … Read More
DWP Enforcing State Pension Age Increase Amid Public Skepticism Friday, May 8, 2026 pension dwp statepension retirement finance pensionage ukgovernment savings aging publicawareness The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to enforce a gradual increase in the State Pension age, yet a significant portion of those nearing retirement do not believe this change is happening. According to a recent … Read More
DWP Boosts State Pensioners' Benefits by £344 Every Four Weeks – Full Details Friday, May 8, 2026 dwp pensioners pensioncredit disabilitybenefits attendanceallowance disabilitylivingallowance personalindependencepayment carersallowance carehomes hospital The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has increased payments to state pensioners receiving specific disability benefits, adding an extra £344 every four weeks starting in May. Pensioners on Attendance Allowance, … Read More
Major UK Supermarket Fined £750,000 Over Unsanitary Bakery Conditions Friday, May 8, 2026 morrisons bakery food safety inspection fine hygiene health torfaen cwmbran supermarket Morrisons has been fined a total of £750,000 following a damning inspection of its bakery at the Cwmbran branch. Originally set at £1.1 million, the fine was reduced to £737,000 due to an early guilty plea. Additional costs … Read More
Labour Loses Control of Tamworth Borough Council as Reform UK Sweeps Every Seat Friday, May 8, 2026 labour reformuk tamworth localelections politics staffordshire council elections2026 nigelfarage conservatives In a striking turnaround during the 2026 local elections, Labour has lost control of Tamworth Borough Council as Reform UK claimed every seat up for election, marking a jubilant night for the party and signaling a significant … Read More