Andy Burnham Sets Out Welfare Reform Plans Without “Crude” Cuts as Prime Minister Monday, July 6, 2026 andyburnham labour benefits welfare dwp apprenticeships councilhousing publicfinance welfarereform youthtransport sport Andy Burnham, Labour’s newly elected MP for Makerfield and prospective Prime Minister, has outlined his approach to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) welfare and benefits reform. Rejecting harsh benefit cuts, Burnham … Read More
Department for Transport Announces Free Bus Pass Eligibility Age Increase for Those Born After 1961 Monday, July 6, 2026 buspass statepension departmentfortransport pensionage publictransport labourparty andyburnham manchester dwp transportreform sport The Department for Transport has confirmed a significant change to the eligibility age for free bus passes, impacting millions of people born between 1961 and 1977. Because the free bus pass age is linked to the state pension … Read More
‘Anything less is a huge underachievement’ - What Birmingham City can expect from six newbies Sunday, July 5, 2026 birmingham championship westham burnley wolves cardiff lincolncity bolton promotion football sport Birmingham City supporters will experience six new destinations next season, as the club’s manager Chris Davies prepares to face fresh challenges. The Championship welcomes three Premier League relegated teams—West Ham, … Read More
Birmingham Schools Offer Prizes to Encourage Punctuality After England’s World Cup Match Sunday, July 5, 2026 birmingham schools worldcup england attendance incentives education punctuality football students sport Birmingham schools are taking contrasting approaches to the late kickoff of England’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico, scheduled for 1 a.m. on July 6. While some schools have announced late start times to … Read More
Birmingham Schools Flex Start Times Amid England World Cup Match Sunday, July 5, 2026 birmingham schools worldcup england attendance starttimes education football blackcountry flexibility sport With England’s crucial World Cup match against Mexico scheduled for 1 a.m. GMT on Monday, July 6, several schools across Birmingham and the Black Country have announced relaxed start times to accommodate pupils who might stay … Read More
Best Western Hotels Offer Free Breakfast All July — How to Maximize Your Stay Sunday, July 5, 2026 bestwestern breakfast summerdeals ukhotels staycation spa golf citybreak familytravel hospitality sport The recent heatwave has many dreaming of a true summer escape, and what better way to start your holiday mornings than without the hassle of preparing breakfast? Best Western’s latest offer makes this dream a reality, … Read More