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Bromsgrove’s The Dry Spy Announces Closure Date Amid Rising Costs Sunday, July 12, 2026 bromsgrove thedryspy speakeasy closure bar independent bartending cocktails hospitality costs After four remarkable years serving up a taste of the roaring twenties, Bromsgrove’s unique speakeasy, The Dry Spy, has announced it will close its doors on September 14, 2026. Known for its prohibition-style ambiance and … Read More
New £21 Cap on Pet Prescriptions Introduced for Dog and Cat Owners in England Thursday, July 9, 2026 veterinary prescriptions petcare regulation reform england costs transparency competition market Dog and cat owners in England are set to benefit from a new £21 cap on prescription fees as part of an extensive overhaul of the veterinary sector. This change aims to make pet healthcare more affordable and transparent. The … Read More
UK Drivers Storing Cars in Garages Face Unexpected £54 Insurance Premium Increase Tuesday, June 9, 2026 insurance garages carparking premiums ukdrivers gocompare rac vehiclesecurity parking costs A surprising insurance cost warning has emerged for UK drivers who park their cars in garages. According to Go.Compare, the typical annual premium for drivers storing vehicles in garages was approximately £647 last year, … Read More
Birmingham Pubs Urge Government to Cut VAT Rates Amid Financial Struggles Monday, June 8, 2026 birmingham vat hospitality pubs taxation economy business hospitalityindustry government costs Pubs across Birmingham are sounding the alarm, urging the government to reduce VAT rates which they say are “cutting the oxygen off” businesses struggling to survive. Currently, all food and drink sold in pubs is … Read More
Drivers Covering 8,000 Miles a Year Face £133 Monthly Fuel Costs This June Saturday, June 6, 2026 fuel mileage costs petrol diesel prices motoring rac aa transport Motorists driving around 8,000 miles annually are increasingly feeling the pinch at the pump, with fuel costs estimated at 20p per mile for an average unleaded car. According to data analyzed by NimbleFins, this translates to … Read More