Birmingham Councillor Urges Women to Be More Vocal in Politics Saturday, March 14, 2026 politics women birmingham councillor gender equality leadership empowerment challenges libdem Birmingham councillor Shabina Bano has opened up about the significant challenges women encounter in the political arena, emphasizing that many female politicians remain “somewhat silent” due to an environment … Read More
DWP Might Accelerate State Pension Age Increase, Impacting Millions Friday, March 13, 2026 pension statepension dwp retirement finance pensionage policy sustainability triplelock government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering the possibility of bringing forward the planned increase in the state pension age, posing a significant impact on future retirees. Currently, the state pension age is … Read More
Petrol Stations to Face Increased Scrutiny Amid Rising Fuel Prices Friday, March 13, 2026 petrol fuel prices cma monitoring middleeast conflict wholesale tax drivers Drivers are being alerted that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will intensify its oversight of petrol stations following allegations that some garages are exploiting the ongoing Middle East conflict to increase … Read More
Jaguar Land Rover Engineer’s Firm Collapses into Administration, 65 Jobs Lost Friday, March 13, 2026 automotive engineering administration coventry prototype redundancy manufacturing automotiveheritage layoffs unpaid HPL Prototypes, a renowned Coventry-based company specializing in designing and engineering prototype and concept cars, has entered administration, resulting in the loss of 65 jobs. The firm, which has a history tied to … Read More
Iconic UK Department Store Lilliput's to Close After 40 Years – Everything Must Go Friday, March 13, 2026 lilliputs departmentstore bridport retailclosure businessrates highstreet independentretail insolvency charity ukretail Lilliput’s, a cherished independent department store in Bridport, is closing its doors after four decades of serving the community. The store, which first opened in 1984 in a Grade II listed building, will shut … Read More
McGinn’s Impact Shines as Watkins Secures Vital Win in Lille Europa League Battle Friday, March 13, 2026 astonvilla europaleague johnmcginn olliewatkins lille football unaiemery footballmatch paulkonsa oliviergiroud sport Aston Villa extended their impressive Europa League run with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lille on their home turf, securing a valuable advantage ahead of next week’s return leg at Villa Park. Ollie Watkins emerged as the … Read More