Lidl Introduces 15p Charge for Paper Carrier Bags Across All UK Stores Thursday, May 21, 2026 lidl carrierbags environment recycling plasticbags supermarkets sustainability shopping uk paperbags Lidl has introduced a new cut-price paper carrier bag across all its UK stores, marking a significant change in its approach to shopping bags. Now available for just 15p, these paper bags are 25p cheaper than the … Read More
10,000 UK EV Drivers Warned Not to Fully Charge Cars Amid Battery Fire Risk Thursday, May 21, 2026 volvo ev battery recall charging safety overheating repair uk electricvehicles More than 10,000 electric vehicle drivers in the UK have been advised not to charge their Volvo EX30 SUVs beyond 70 percent for up to five months due to safety concerns over battery overheating and potential fire risk. This … Read More
New UK Heatwave Workplace Law Proposed to Protect Workers in Rising Temperatures Wednesday, May 20, 2026 heatwave workplace temperature climatechange adaptation health safety uk government productivity The UK government is considering introducing new regulations to set maximum indoor temperatures in workplaces, a move aimed at protecting workers as climate change pushes temperatures higher. This recommendation comes from … Read More
Drivers Urged to Shop Around as Tesco Offers Cheapest Petrol Among UK Supermarkets Wednesday, May 20, 2026 petrol diesel tesco asda sainsburys morrisons rac fuelprices uk drivers The RAC has identified Tesco as the cheapest supermarket to buy petrol in the UK amid record-high fuel prices, urging drivers at other leading retailers to shop around and avoid overpaying. Contrary to popular belief, Asda … Read More
Drivers Risk Licence Suspension as 1.2 Million Hold Active Speeding Penalty Points, DVLA Reveals Wednesday, May 20, 2026 dvla speeding penalties licence disqualification motoring uk drivers traffic law New data from the DVLA exposes a rising trend in speeding offences across the UK, with over 1.2 million drivers currently holding active penalty points related to speeding. This marks the third consecutive year of increase … Read More
UK Heatwave Set to Bring Unseasonably High Temperatures with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Leading Tuesday, May 19, 2026 heatwave uk temperatures metoffice weather england herefordshire worcestershire bankholiday forecast The UK is bracing for an unusual heatwave as temperatures escalate following a cooler start to May. According to the BBC Weather team, a UK heatwave, as defined by the Met Office, requires at least three consecutive days … Read More