Rachel Reeves Approves 3p Per-Mile Tax for Electric Cars Sparking Concerns Over Adoption Thursday, May 21, 2026 electricvehicles taxation rachelreeves mileage charge evadoption netzero petrolcars environment leasing The UK government’s plan to introduce a 3p per-mile tax on electric vehicles starting in 2028 has raised alarm among industry experts and environmental advocates. While aimed at closing the tax gap between petrol and electric … Read More
Midlands Anglers Fined for Illegal Fishing at Idle Valley Nature Reserve Wednesday, May 20, 2026 fishing anglers idlevalley conservation sssi nottinghamshire environment police court penalties Two anglers from the Midlands have been fined after being caught illegally fishing at Idle Valley Nature Reserve near Retford, Nottinghamshire. The men violated a criminal behaviour order (CBO) that bans them from entering … Read More
Vandals Saw Down Trees on Digbeth High Street Amid Community Outcry Monday, May 18, 2026 vandalism digbeth trees environment publicrealm birmingham police urbanregeneration community justice Trees along Digbeth High Street, part of a recent public realm improvement project, have been sawed down in a shocking act of vandalism. Local residents and officials have expressed outrage, urging authorities to take swift … Read More
Government Urged to Cut All UK Road Speed Limits by 10mph to Ease Fuel Costs Monday, May 18, 2026 speedlimits fuel transport environment government policy energy electricvehicles uk remote_work Calls are growing for the UK government to reduce all speed limits by 10mph as a response to soaring fuel costs exacerbated by the ongoing Iran conflict. Environmental group Transport and Environment (T&E) has outlined … Read More
Warning Issued Over Pesticide Contamination in Traditional English Roast Dinner Ingredients Thursday, May 14, 2026 pesticides greenpeace england roast vegetables banned environment agriculture health sustainability Greenpeace has raised serious concerns over the presence of a hazardous mix of pesticides, including seven substances banned by the European Union, on vegetables and soft fruits commonly used in traditional English roast … Read More
UK Considers Ban on Glyphosate Weedkiller Amid New EU Trade Deal Wednesday, May 6, 2026 glyphosate uk euntrade weedkiller health environment defra cancer agriculture pesticides The UK is facing the possibility of restricting the use of glyphosate, a popular weedkiller connected to serious health and environmental concerns, as part of ongoing trade negotiations with the European Union. Glyphosate has … Read More