Wolverhampton Transfers Mortuary Services to NHS, Avoiding £1.5 Million Upgrade Friday, April 24, 2026 wolverhampton mortuary nhs blackcountry refurbishment health services council partnership legal The City of Wolverhampton Council has announced the transfer of its mortuary services from Wednesfield to Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, a move that will save the council at least £1.5 million in … Read More
Octopus Energy Sparks Outrage with Sudden Price Hike for Go Tariff Customers Friday, April 24, 2026 octopusenergy energyprices pricehike octopusgo intelligentoctopus electricvehicles energybills tariffs gregjackson customersupport Octopus Energy has sparked widespread backlash after announcing a substantial price increase for its Intelligent Octopus Go and Octopus Go customers with under two weeks' notice. In a recent email, the energy provider cited … Read More
Brummie Expat Shares Unfiltered Benidorm: From Cheap Pints to Upscale Lifestyle Friday, April 24, 2026 benidorm expat alicante lifestyle travel spain holiday resident beer resort Adrian Moore, originally from Birmingham, moved to Alicante close to Benidorm with his then-wife in 2003. Over the years, he has returned frequently, giving him a unique insight into the true character of one of Spain’s most … Read More
Heritage Concerns Rise as Birmingham’s Digbeth Faces Transformation Friday, April 24, 2026 birmingham digbeth heritage conservation hs2 development architecture preservation urbanplanning historic Birmingham’s Digbeth, often hailed as an ‘up and coming’ neighbourhood, is currently undergoing significant transformation. This evolution brings new opportunities but also raises pressing concerns about the preservation of … Read More
HMRC Faces Criticism Over £186 Million Crackdown on Disguised Remuneration Schemes Friday, April 24, 2026 hmrc loancharge taxation disguisedremuneration taxevasion compliance retrospective inquiry taxjustice settlements HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has invested £186 million over six years to recover unpaid taxes linked to “disguised remuneration” schemes, a move critics have labeled “shameful” and … Read More
IKEA Ends Iconic MALM Range in UK Stores After Two Decades Friday, April 24, 2026 ikea malm furniture discontinued uk flatpack quality furnituredesign retirement customerservice IKEA is bidding farewell to its iconic MALM range, a best-selling flatpack furniture collection that has been a staple since its introduction in 2002. The Swedish retailer announced that the MALM line will be phased out in … Read More