Opposition Mounts Against New Bungalow Plan in Historic Knowle Village Thursday, November 13, 2025 knowle solihull bungalow planning conservation development opposition planningcommittee historic overdevelopment A new proposal to build a bungalow on Lodge Croft, at the heart of Knowle village, is stirring controversy among residents who fear the development could lead to overcrowding and impact the area’s historic character. … Read More
Exact Date Announced for New £300 Annual Charge on Drivers Covering 10,000 Miles Thursday, November 13, 2025 tax ev vehicles drivers charge mileage 2028 newpolicy finance motoring The Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the start date for the controversial new car tax plan, set to charge drivers 3p per mile. Electric vehicle (EV) owners covering 10,000 miles annually could face an … Read More
Diesel Drivers Face Up to 15p Per Mile Charges Under Rachel Reeves’ New Plan Thursday, November 13, 2025 diesel petrol electricvehicles paypermile rachelreeves nimblefins taxation enginesize fuelcosts transportpolicy sport Diesel drivers are set to face pay-per-mile charges averaging 15p, as part of Labour’s new transport taxation plan spearheaded by Rachel Reeves. This comes alongside a proposed 3p per mile charge for electric vehicle (EV) … Read More
Birmingham Knifeman Still at Large Following Early Morning City Centre Stabbing Thursday, November 13, 2025 birmingham stabbing clementstreet knifeman police westmidlands violence investigation ambulance crime West Midlands Police continue their search for a knifeman involved in a stabbing incident that left a man with serious injuries near Birmingham city centre. The attack occurred around 3:15am on Sunday, November 2, on Clement … Read More
British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus Bills Could Be Cut by £200 Under Rachel Reeves Thursday, November 13, 2025 energy bills vat greenlevies rachelreeves labour budget electricity savings ukenergy Energy bills in the UK could be reduced by as much as £200 annually under Budget proposals being prepared by Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Central to these plans are measures such as cutting the 5% VAT on gas and … Read More
Universal Credit Sanctions More Punitive Than Court Fines, Report Reveals Thursday, November 13, 2025 universalcredit sanctions dwp publiclawproject claimants poverty employment appeals socialwelfare reform A new report by the Public Law Project has revealed that sanctions on Universal Credit claimants are more severe and damaging than criminal fines. Under current Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sanctions, claimants can … Read More