UK Tourists Face £700 Fine for Carrying Vapes in Thailand After Travel Rule Update Wednesday, March 18, 2026 thailand travel uktourists fcdo vaping cannabis laws fines smoking ban The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Thailand, discouraging all but essential travel to certain areas amid strict new regulations. Thailand remains a popular destination … Read More
Government to scrutinise 'every penny' levied on UK household energy bills Wednesday, March 18, 2026 energy bills uk government met tensions price household supply security intervention The UK government has pledged to closely examine “every penny” added to household energy bills, Energy Minister Michael Shanks assured MPs during a committee session on Tuesday. This announcement comes as energy … Read More
DWP Faces Pressure as PIP Claims Hit Record Four Million Wednesday, March 18, 2026 dwp pip welfare disability benefits government reform assessment claimants spending The number of people claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has surged to a record four million, doubling over the past seven years. According to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) data, 3.93 million individuals … Read More
Two New DWP Bonus Payments Launching in April to Support Low-Income Households Wednesday, March 18, 2026 dwp crisis resilience fund support lowincome emergency councils benefits housing Starting in April, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will introduce two new bonus payments as part of a wider financial support scheme for low-income households in England. At the heart of this initiative is the … Read More
Plans for New Birmingham City Centre Tower Recommended for Approval Wednesday, March 18, 2026 birmingham studenthousing regeneration development citycentre planning architecture brownfield heritage urbandesign Plans to construct a new tower on a city centre car park site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval by city council officers. The proposed development seeks permission to deliver 506 student bedspaces in the heart … Read More
400-Year-Old Venue to Reopen as Boutique Pub with Stylish Bedrooms Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solihull historic pub missoula luna heartwood hospitality restoration boutique leisure A historic Solihull venue, dormant for years, is poised for a remarkable revival as a boutique-style pub with bedrooms. The location that once housed the beloved Missoula Bar and Luna club, known for drawing weekend crowds … Read More