Tenerife Declares Island-Wide Emergency as Storm Therese Approaches, UK Tourists Warned Thursday, March 19, 2026 tenerife stormtherese emergency canaryislands weatherwarning traveladvisory aemet outdoorsafety hikingclosure teidenationalpark Tenerife has declared an island-wide emergency in anticipation of Storm Therese, which threatens to bring severe weather conditions, including winds exceeding 100 km/h and heavy rainfall. This warning extends to UK tourists … Read More
Petrol Drivers Face £3,400 Lifetime Cost Increase After Fuel Duty Rise Thursday, March 19, 2026 fuel petrol taxation cost duty motorists economy government campaign transport Petrol drivers are set to face a significant increase in fuel duty, with charges potentially reaching 58p per litre. Campaigners warn that this change could cost motorists nearly £40,000 over a lifetime, hitting the poorest … Read More
Green Light for Balsall Common Roundabout Advertisements Despite Motorist Distraction Concerns Thursday, March 19, 2026 balsallcommon advertising roundabouts solihull trafficsafety planning council distraction publicsafety visualamenity Advertising boards will soon be installed on three roundabouts in Balsall Common following approval by Solihull Council, despite worries that the signs may distract drivers. The proposal, submitted last May by Steve Green of … Read More
Birmingham’s Oasis Market Demolished, Marking the End of an Era Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham oasis market demolition priorysquare hammerson martineaugalleries development traders community Bulldozers have started tearing down the walls of Priory Square in Birmingham city centre, signaling the poignant end of an iconic chapter in the city’s retail history. This site, once home to the much-loved Oasis Market, was … Read More
Birmingham's Stirchley Community Rallies After Housing Association Reversal Thursday, March 19, 2026 stirchley birmingham housing community cooperative greensquareaccord development affordable socialhousing councillor Stirchley, a Birmingham neighbourhood known for its vibrant independent businesses and strong community spirit, faces uncertainty after a major housing development hit a roadblock. A decade-long project to build 39 flats and … Read More
10 Key Tax and HMRC Changes Impacting UK Households from April 2026 Thursday, March 19, 2026 hmrc tax inheritance dividend minimumwage businessrates capitalgains digitaltax emi isas Starting April 6, 2026, a series of important tax changes will come into effect for UK households, as the new tax year begins. These updates, announced by HMRC under the current Labour government, cover a wide array of areas … Read More