Andy Burnham’s HS2 Revival Plan for Birmingham-Manchester Link Gains Political Support Wednesday, June 17, 2026 hs2 birmingham manchester railways infrastructure andyburnham northernpowerhouse transport economy funding Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has reignited the conversation around the HS2 high-speed rail project by pledging to revive the northern leg connecting Birmingham and Manchester, an initiative welcomed by former … Read More
New Fuel Duty Rules Take Effect from June 15, Impacting Thousands of Drivers Tuesday, June 16, 2026 fuelduty fuelprices rachelreeves labour taxation drivers biodiesel economy ukgovernment hauliers New fuel duty regulations came into force on June 15, introducing changes that will affect thousands of drivers across the UK. Introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Labour government, these adjustments will stay in … Read More
Calls Grow for New M5 Junction to Boost Worcestershire Economy Sunday, June 14, 2026 m5 worcestershire malvern infrastructure economy jobs sciencepark transport development council Local business leaders and councillors are urging the development of a new M5 motorway junction, Junction 7A, which they believe could unlock significant economic opportunities in Worcestershire. Alan White, chief executive … Read More
New £60,000 VAT Threshold Boost Proposed to Support ‘Alarm Clock’ Small Businesses Thursday, June 11, 2026 vat reformuk smallbusiness taxbreak farage soletraders economy taxpolicy entrepreneurs britain Reform UK is pushing for a significant tax relief aimed at Britain’s small business owners, often dubbed “alarm clock Britain” for their early starts and relentless work ethic. Party leader Nigel Farage has announced plans to … Read More
Birmingham's Stark Wealth Divide Revealed in Just Three Miles Thursday, June 11, 2026 birmingham wealth inequality sparkhill edgbaston income poverty affluence diversity economy Birmingham starkly showcases the extremes of economic disparity within a mere three-mile stretch. On one end lies Sparkhill, recently identified as one of England’s poorest neighborhoods, grappling with high … Read More
New UK Sick Leave Rule Cuts Waiting Period and Expands Coverage Wednesday, June 10, 2026 sickpay employment uklaw workersrights payroll hr legislation labourparty sickleave economy Starting 6 April 2026, the UK government introduces landmark changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), delivering the most substantial upgrade to workers’ rights in decades. This new rule eliminates the three-day waiting period … Read More