State Pension Changes Threaten Adequate Income for 25 Million Tuesday, December 16, 2025 pensions statepension triplelock retirement pensioners inflation policy ukgovernment savings pensionreform A proposed change to the state pension system could leave up to 25 million pensioners with insufficient income, according to Sir Steve Webb, former Liberal Democrats Pensions Minister. The government faces increasing pressure … Read More
Morrisons Delays Net Zero Target to 2050, Expands Commitment Across Entire Supply Chain Tuesday, December 16, 2025 morrisons netzero sustainability emissions supplychain climatechange carbonreduction uksupermarket energyefficiency environment Morrisons has become the first major UK supermarket to postpone its net zero carbon emissions target, moving the deadline from 2035 to 2050. The decision marks a significant shift, as the retailer expands its commitment to … Read More
HMRC to End Physical Letters for Millions of Taxpayers in 2026 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 hmrc tax digital communication app government taxpayers accessibility notifications selfassessment HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is poised to phase out physical letters for millions of taxpayers next year. From April 2026, HMRC will no longer use traditional mailed letters as its primary communication method, moving … Read More
E.ON Next to Pass £150 Energy Bill Saving Directly to Customers Tuesday, December 16, 2025 energy savings eon next bills government windfalltax investment climate northsea greenpeace E.ON Next has committed to passing a £150 annual saving on energy bills directly to millions of households beginning April 1, 2026. This promise aligns with the energy savings announced by Labour Party Chancellor Rachel … Read More
Fresh Drive-Thru Plans Submitted Near West Brom's Hawthorns Tuesday, December 16, 2025 kfc drivethru westbromwich hawthorns sandwell fastfood development planning jobs evcharging Plans for a new KFC drive-thru have been submitted to Sandwell Council, proposing a fast-food restaurant opposite West Bromwich Albion’s home ground, The Hawthorns. This new application comes after previously approved plans … Read More
Birmingham Council Proposes Sale of Iconic Alpha Tower Amid Financial Crisis Tuesday, December 16, 2025 birmingham council alphatower propertysale financialcrisis listedbuilding assetdisposal localgovernment debtrecovery realestate Birmingham City Council, grappling with severe financial challenges, is moving forward with plans to sell Alpha Tower, one of the city’s most recognizable buildings. The decision forms part of a wider strategy to stabilize … Read More