Significant Changes to Statutory Sick Pay Take Effect from April 6, 2026 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 statutorysickpay ssp sickleave employmentlaw labourparty employeerights earnings sickpayreform sickabsence workplacepolicy Starting April 6, 2026, new legislation will change how Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is administered for sick days at work. The Labour Party government has confirmed that from this date, SSP will be available to all eligible … Read More
UK Bank Holidays in 2026: Extra Day Off for Millions Confirmed Tuesday, March 24, 2026 bankholidays scotland uk 2026 football worldcup publicholiday government edinburgh labourparty sport The Labour Party government has officially announced the UK’s bank holidays for 2026, with a notable addition for Scotland. While the rest of the UK will follow the usual schedule, Scotland is set to enjoy an extra bank … Read More
BBC TV Licence Fees Increase from April 1 for Millions Tuesday, March 24, 2026 tvlicence bbc inflation streaming funding iplayer discounts government charter pricing From April 1, 2026, the annual cost of a standard colour TV licence in the UK will increase to £180, up £5.50 from the current £174.50. Similarly, the price of a black-and-white TV licence, still used by a few thousand … Read More
Significant Drop in Drug-Related Crime in West Midlands Sparks Cautious Optimism Tuesday, March 24, 2026 westmidlands crimereduction drugcrime police communitysafety drugsupport lawenforcement publichealth rehabilitation countylines The West Midlands is seeing promising progress in the fight against drug-related crime, as recent data reveals a notable decrease in offences linked to drugs. According to the West Midlands Combatting Drugs and Alcohol … Read More
Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Switch 2 Pre-Order Slashed to £44 with Cashback Offer Tuesday, March 24, 2026 supermario switch2 preorder cashback argos nintendo gamingdeal upgrade multiplayer 4k Nintendo’s beloved Super Mario franchise returns this week with a revamped edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the new Switch 2 console. Launching on Thursday, March 26, this upgraded 2D side-scrolling adventure promises … Read More
Diesel Drivers Face 'Far Worse' Fuel Price Surge Than Anticipated Tuesday, March 24, 2026 diesel fuel prices rac uk economy oil energy inflation easter Diesel drivers across the UK are confronted with a fuel price surge that is considerably worse than initially expected. Following successive increases in fuel prices, Simon Williams, head of policy at the RAC, has issued a … Read More