Rachel Reeves Confirms New £300 Annual Charge for Drivers Covering 10,000 Miles Sunday, May 17, 2026 taxation motoring ev electricvehicles hybrids vehicletax government rachelreeves roadtax uk The UK government is set to introduce a controversial pay-per-mile tax that will impact drivers based on their annual mileage. Announced by Rachel Reeves, this major reform aims to reshape the country’s motoring tax … Read More
Husband Faces Life Sentence After Stabbing Wife in the Head in Attack Deemed 'Almost Murder' Sunday, May 17, 2026 attemptedmurder stabbing braininjury sentence criminaljustice probation coma domesticviolence immigration court A man stands on the brink of a life sentence after stabbing his wife in the head in an attack that a judge described as “so close to a full murder” it barely falls short. Madia Bano, a 25-year-old mother of four, suffered a … Read More
'Haunted' Black Country Pub Landlord Claims Customers Have Witnessed Ghosts Saturday, May 16, 2026 haunted pub ghosts paranormal tipton blackcountry risingsun malcolmroberts spirits cellar The Rising Sun, a Black Country pub in Tipton, is earning a reputation as one of the region’s most haunted spots. Landlord Malcolm Roberts recently shared chilling accounts of paranormal activity with Disco Dave’s Pub … Read More
Renters in England Spend Four Months’ Income on Rent Annually, Campaigners Warn Saturday, May 16, 2026 renters rent income england landlords housing affordability generationrent evictions tenants Campaigners are raising alarm over the financial pressure facing renters in England, revealing that landlords typically receive the equivalent of four months' income annually from tenants. According to Generation Rent and the … Read More
The Ultimate Family Guide to Birmingham’s Best Activities This Week Saturday, May 16, 2026 family birmingham splashpad softplay severnvalleyrailway halfterm stratford lichfield whitsun playcafe Spring is in full bloom, the evenings are delightfully longer, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy some family-friendly activities around Birmingham without breaking the bank. One of the best ways to keep kids entertained on a … Read More
UK Households Prepare for Major Disruption with Stockpiles of Cash and Tinned Goods Saturday, May 16, 2026 prepping stockpiling emergency disruption household cash supplies resilience preparedness survival A recent survey by Link research reveals that millions of UK households are preparing for potential major disruptions to daily life by stockpiling essentials such as cash, tinned goods, and emergency supplies. Respondents … Read More