New Overtaking Rule Proposed to Improve Safety for Horse Riders in England Tuesday, June 9, 2026 highwaycode horseriders roadsafety overtaking handsignals drivers pets trafficrules petition england A new overtaking rule aimed at enhancing the safety of horse riders on English roads is gaining momentum, with a petition calling on the government to update the Highway Code. The petition specifically requests the inclusion … Read More
‘Ease Our Pain’: Digbeth Cinema Boss Calls for Action as Birmingham Tram Extension Faces Further Delays Tuesday, June 9, 2026 digbeth metro tram extension construction transport birmingham business delays retail Lee Nabbs, director of Mockingbird Cinema, a cherished independent venue in Digbeth’s Custard Factory, has issued a heartfelt plea to the Midland Metro Alliance to expedite the completion of the Eastside Metro Extension. The … Read More
New Rules Proposed for Wood and Log Burners Across England to Cut Emissions Tuesday, June 9, 2026 woodburner logburner emissions pollution labour regulations defra futurehomes airquality health The UK government has introduced new proposals aimed at tightening regulations on wood and log burners in all homes across England. Following consultations in January after Christmas, the Labour Party is pushing for stronger … Read More
Four Major High Street Chains to Close Up to 400 Stores in Global Restructuring Tuesday, June 9, 2026 retail closures tfg fashion phaseeight storecount profitability omnichannel whitestuff reshaping Global retail group TFG, owner of popular fashion brands Phase Eight, Hobbs, Whistles, and White Stuff, is planning a significant restructuring that could result in the closure of up to 400 stores worldwide. This comes as … Read More
DWP’s PIP Assessment Change Criticized as “Recipe for Disaster” Affecting 150,000 Claimants Tuesday, June 9, 2026 dwp pip disability benefits assessments policy reform claimants incapacity healthcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is implementing a significant change to the way Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims are assessed, prompting strong criticism from campaigners who warn that the move could lead … Read More
New £2 Bus Fare Cap Proposed for England by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Tuesday, June 9, 2026 busfare publictransport greatermanchester andyburnham labour affordability publicownership makerfield utilities transportpolicy sport Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Labour candidate for the Makerfield byelection, has proposed introducing a £2 bus fare cap across England if he becomes Prime Minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. This … Read More