What is Birmingham's 'Zombie Quarter' and Where Can It Be Found? Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham zombiequarter newstreet retail urbandecay development economy commercial regeneration shopping Nestled on Birmingham’s bustling New Street lies an area locals have dubbed the “Zombie Quarter.” This name refers to a series of long-dead retail and commercial units that have remained empty and unused for … Read More
Walsall Council Exposed for Underpaying Staff by Over £20,000 Wednesday, March 25, 2026 walsall council minimumwage underpayment hmrc fairpay employment investigation penalties laborrights Walsall Council has been publicly named after an investigation uncovered that it failed to pay 36 employees the national minimum wage, resulting in missed wages totaling £21,890.67. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) … Read More
'Please Respect Others' – Birmingham Pub Enforces New Rules on Pool Table Use Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham pub smoking smokingban pooltable scottarms greatbarr vaping policy customerbehavior The smoking ban, which was introduced in 2007, continues to shape the atmosphere in pubs across the UK. In Birmingham, the Scott Arms pub in Great Barr is reinforcing these rules to ensure a pleasant experience for all … Read More
Penkridge Train Disruption: Passengers Evacuated onto Tracks After Fallen Tree Causes Delays Wednesday, March 25, 2026 penkridge disruption train evacuation railway delays staffordshire lnr avanti westmidlands On Tuesday evening, passengers aboard a London Northwestern Railway train were urgently evacuated onto the tracks after the train collided with a fallen tree near Penkridge, Staffordshire. The incident, which took place at … Read More
Significant Changes to Statutory Sick Pay Take Effect from April 6, 2026 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 statutorysickpay ssp sickleave employmentlaw labourparty employeerights earnings sickpayreform sickabsence workplacepolicy Starting April 6, 2026, new legislation will change how Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is administered for sick days at work. The Labour Party government has confirmed that from this date, SSP will be available to all eligible … Read More
UK Bank Holidays in 2026: Extra Day Off for Millions Confirmed Tuesday, March 24, 2026 bankholidays scotland uk 2026 football worldcup publicholiday government edinburgh labourparty sport The Labour Party government has officially announced the UK’s bank holidays for 2026, with a notable addition for Scotland. While the rest of the UK will follow the usual schedule, Scotland is set to enjoy an extra bank … Read More