Labour's Budget Ends Tax Relief for Home Workers in England from April Friday, November 28, 2025 labour homeworking taxrelief budget chancellor reeves inflation finance infrastructure politics Starting next April, home workers in England will no longer be able to claim tax relief on additional costs such as heating, electricity, or broadband incurred while working from home. This change comes after Labour Party … Read More
Around 10 Tonnes of Debris Removed Daily from Birmingham’s Sewer System Tuesday, November 25, 2025 sewer cleanup blockages birmingham severntrent drainage debris environment infrastructure maintenance Birmingham’s underground sewer system is undergoing a major cleanup as workers remove an average of 10 tonnes of debris each day. Severn Trent teams are extracting wet wipes, nappies, and other non-flushable items that have … Read More
Birmingham Advances Plans for New Cycle Route Connecting City Centre to A457 Dudley Road Tuesday, November 25, 2025 birmingham cycling infrastructure transport consultation activetravel sustainability climate community transportplanning sport Birmingham is making significant progress on plans to establish a dedicated cycle route linking the city centre to the A457 Dudley Road. This initiative is part of a broader vision to create a comprehensive city-wide cycle … Read More
Midlands MP Faces Criticism for Voting Against Wildlife Safeguards in Planning Bill Sunday, November 23, 2025 wildlife planning infrastructure conservation government environment development housing legislation biodiversity Worcester MP Tom Collins is under scrutiny following his vote against proposed amendments aimed at strengthening wildlife protections in the Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Green councillors argue that these … Read More
Birmingham to Host UEFA Euro 2028 Matches, Bringing £117m Boost and Renewed Community Spirit Tuesday, November 18, 2025 birmingham euro2028 villapark economy community football infrastructure investment inequality grassroots sport Birmingham has been confirmed as a host city for UEFA Euro 2028, a prestigious football tournament set to inject approximately £117 million into the local economy. The city will welcome fans for four matches at Villa Park, … Read More
The 27 Birmingham Roads Where Speed Limits Will Be Reduced to 30mph in 2026 Sunday, November 16, 2025 birmingham speedlimits roadsafety traffic enforcement speedcameras citycouncil commuting crimeprevention infrastructure Significant changes are coming to Birmingham’s road network starting early 2026. Over 25 busy routes across the city will see their speed limits reduced to a maximum of 30mph, marking the end of 40mph zones in the area. The … Read More