https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/miles/Recent content in miles on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 12 May 2026 04:36:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/sprightly-birmingham-mum-dies-at-good-hope-hospital-following-care-failures/Tue, 12 May 2026 04:36:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/sprightly-birmingham-mum-dies-at-good-hope-hospital-following-care-failures/Geraldine ‘Dina’ Miles, an 84-year-old mother of five from Kingstanding, Birmingham, was described as ‘sprightly’ by those who knew her. Tragically, she passed away at Good Hope Hospital last November. An inquest into her death has highlighted multiple failings in the care she received, pointing to both systemic issues and individual errors. The inquest exposed a combination of healthcare system deficiencies and personal lapses that contributed to Mrs. Miles’s untimely death.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-confirms-120-annual-charge-for-drivers-covering-8000-miles/Fri, 08 May 2026 05:02:41 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-confirms-120-annual-charge-for-drivers-covering-8000-miles/Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new pay-per-mile car tax set to affect millions of electric and hybrid vehicle owners starting April 2028. Under the upcoming scheme, electric vehicle (EV) drivers will be charged 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid owners will incur a rate of 1.5p per mile. This means that drivers covering around 8,000 miles annually will face a £240 charge if they drive an EV, and £120 if they drive a plug-in hybrid.