UK Jewellers Krafft to Close Iconic Chelmsford High Street Store After 50 Years Wednesday, February 4, 2026 jewellers highstreet retail closure chelmsford onlineshopping business costs community repairs After serving the Chelmsford community for half a century, Krafft Jewellers has announced it will close its long-standing city centre store on Duke Street by March 31. The decision marks a significant loss for local shoppers … Read More
Resident Doctors’ Strike Drives £6 Million Rise in Staff Costs at Birmingham Hospitals Friday, January 30, 2026 strike finance birmingham doctors paydispute hospital staffing costs uhb nhs Hospitals in Birmingham and Solihull faced an additional £6 million in staffing expenses due to strike action by resident doctors in late 2025. This surge in costs contributed to a widening budget deficit at the University … Read More
Special Needs Children Face Failing System as Birmingham Council Spends £51m on Transport Monday, January 19, 2026 send transportation birmingham education disabilities localgovernment costs parents procurement inclusion sport Families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are facing significant challenges within a struggling system, according to the CEO of an online school. A recent report reveals that Birmingham City … Read More
Key Details on Energy Bill Increases Starting January 1 – What You Need to Know Thursday, January 1, 2026 energy bills increase january england scotland wales households costs tariffs Starting January 1, households in England, Scotland, and Wales will experience an increase in their energy bills. This change is part of a broader adjustment affecting all energy consumers, driven by rising wholesale energy … Read More
Birmingham Christmas Market Parking Costs Rise: What You Need to Know Saturday, December 20, 2025 birmingham christmas parking market carpark prices transport aa emissions costs As Birmingham’s German Christmas Market enters its final weekend, visitors are being advised to prepare for higher parking costs in the city centre. The AA has reported that charges at the Town Hall multi-storey car … Read More
Range Rover Owners Face High Pay-Per-Mile Costs with No Escape Monday, December 8, 2025 rangerover fueleconomy diesel petrol hybrid servicing costs phev performance runningcosts Range Rover drivers have been cautioned that there’s virtually no avoiding the high pay-per-mile costs associated with these luxury SUVs. Despite being iconic and spacious, Range Rovers come with expensive running costs that … Read More