Controversial Proposal to Slash Motorway Speed Limits in England Sparks Backlash Friday, May 8, 2026 speedlimits fuelprices motorways uk ippr inflation economy motoring transport government A recent proposal to drastically reduce speed limits on England’s motorways has been met with sharp criticism. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has recommended that the Labour Party government lower speed … Read More
Rachel Reeves Confirms £120 Annual Charge for Drivers Covering 8,000 Miles Friday, May 8, 2026 car tax ev hybrid miles charge government policy drivers emissions Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new pay-per-mile car tax set to affect millions of electric and hybrid vehicle owners starting April 2028. Under the upcoming scheme, electric vehicle (EV) drivers will be charged 3p per mile, … Read More
Labour Loses Control of Redditch Borough Council Amid Reform UK Surge Friday, May 8, 2026 reformuk labour redditch localelections politics council elections2026 conservatives greenparty nigelfarage Labour has lost control of Redditch Borough Council following the 2026 local elections, as Reform UK experienced a remarkable surge in support. In a result reflecting a broader national trend, voters flocked to Nigel Farage’s … Read More
JD Sports to Close 24 UK Stores Amid Rising Costs and Challenging Market Friday, May 8, 2026 jdsports retail storeclosures ukhighstreet energycosts iranconflict consumerspending unemployment footwear retailstrategy sport JD Sports, a leading UK sportswear retailer, has announced the closure of 24 stores across the country, marking another challenge for the struggling high street. The closures reflect the company’s strategy to focus on … Read More
Jay Stansfield Embraces New Role and Partnership at Birmingham City Friday, May 8, 2026 birmingham stansfield priske goals football striker partnership championship adaptation blues sport Backstage at the ICC in Birmingham, Jay Stansfield reflected on another season as Birmingham City’s top scorer and acknowledged a significant shift in his role on the pitch. No longer just a prolific striker, Stansfield has … Read More
Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Seeks Licence for Late-Night Hot Food Service in Small Heath Friday, May 8, 2026 licence late-night refreshment smallheath birmingham coventryroad community consultation licensing foodservice Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd, located at 430 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, has submitted an application for a premises licence to serve late night refreshment indoors until 1am every day. This request, formally … Read More