New £60,000 VAT Threshold Boost Proposed to Support ‘Alarm Clock’ Small Businesses Thursday, June 11, 2026 vat reformuk smallbusiness taxbreak farage soletraders economy taxpolicy entrepreneurs britain Reform UK is pushing for a significant tax relief aimed at Britain’s small business owners, often dubbed “alarm clock Britain” for their early starts and relentless work ethic. Party leader Nigel Farage has announced plans to … Read More
Ben Davies Joins Bolton Wanderers After Championship Success with Birmingham City Thursday, June 11, 2026 bendavies boltonwanderers birminghamcity championship leagueone defender transfer rangers oxfordunited football sport Ben Davies, a key figure in Birmingham City’s record-breaking League One title-winning campaign, has signed a two-year contract with newly promoted Championship side Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer. The 30-year-old … Read More
400 Residents Demand Pedestrian Crossing on Hazardous Shirley Road Thursday, June 11, 2026 petition pedestrians road safety shirley hurdisroad solihull crossing community traffic safety Almost 400 residents of Hurdis Road, Shirley, have signed a petition demanding that Solihull Council install a pedestrian crossing on a notoriously dangerous stretch of road near Shirley Park. The petition stems from mounting … Read More
Birmingham's Stark Wealth Divide Revealed in Just Three Miles Thursday, June 11, 2026 birmingham wealth inequality sparkhill edgbaston income poverty affluence diversity economy Birmingham starkly showcases the extremes of economic disparity within a mere three-mile stretch. On one end lies Sparkhill, recently identified as one of England’s poorest neighborhoods, grappling with high … Read More
M&S Unveils Complete List of 68 Everyday Products with Price Cuts Thursday, June 11, 2026 m&s pricecuts groceries essentials investment food affordability salmon eggs vegetables Marks & Spencer has revealed the full list of 68 everyday items benefiting from significant price reductions as part of a £30 million investment to enhance value for customers. With stores across Birmingham and beyond, … Read More
Morrisons to Close 100 Stores Next Month, Impacting Local Communities Thursday, June 11, 2026 morrisons storeclosures conveniencestores mccolls postoffice loyaltyprogram footballsweepstake communityimpact retail supermarket sport Morrisons has revealed plans to close 100 stores next month, delivering a significant setback to shoppers, especially in smaller communities. The closures will mainly affect the smaller Morrisons Daily outlets commonly found … Read More