Haven to Expand Popular Wetherspoon Pubs to Majority of Its 39 Holiday Parks Tuesday, June 9, 2026 haven wetherspoon holidayparks staycation pubs uk affordabledining worldcup expansion leisure Haven Holidays is set to roll out JD Wetherspoon pubs across most of its 39 holiday parks, enhancing the staycation experience with affordable food and drinks. The partnership, which began in 2025, has already seen successful … Read More
Calls Mount to End Non Means-Tested Disability Payments for ADHD and Autism Diagnoses Tuesday, June 9, 2026 adhd autism disability diagnosis benefits children dwp gps welfare behaviour A new poll of 1,000 general practitioners (GPs) reveals growing concern that diagnoses of ADHD and autism are being applied too readily to children, coinciding with a significant rise in Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) … Read More
DWP to Increase July Payments to £1,480 for State Pensioners Born Before 1951 Monday, June 8, 2026 dwp pension statepension payments retirement deferral nationalinsurance july2024 doublepayment pensionincrease The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will increase state pension payments to £1,480 for certain pensioners in July. This notable rise is due to the payment schedule aligning with the calendar month, resulting in some … Read More
Extra Bank Holiday Approved by King Charles to Celebrate Scotland’s World Cup Return Monday, June 8, 2026 bankholiday scotland worldcup football kingcharles fifa2026 celebration government sports publicholiday sport An additional bank holiday has been officially confirmed for Scotland on Monday, 15 June 2026, following approval from King Charles. This special day off marks a historic moment for Scottish football: the national men’s … Read More
Six New Mandatory Eye Checks Proposed for Drivers Over 70 in England Monday, June 8, 2026 driversafety eyesight roadsafety seniors optometry visiontest glaucoma oct eyehealth ageing Drivers over the age of 70 in England could soon be required to undergo six specific eyesight checks to ensure they remain safe on the road. The Labour government is currently consulting on introducing mandatory vision tests … Read More
Beloved Birmingham Bakery Faces Closure Amid Stirchley Development Dispute Monday, June 8, 2026 loaf stirchley bakery birmingham community development greensquareaccord coop closure uncertainty Loaf, a cherished community bakery that helped put Stirchley on the map as the best place to live in the Midlands, now faces the threat of closure after nearly 14 years in operation. Founded in 2012 on Pershore Road, Loaf … Read More