Rachel Reeves Confirms Freeze on Fuel Duty, Saving Drivers £120 Thursday, May 21, 2026 fuelduty inflation costofliving labour government transport economy agriculture tax energy The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has announced the cancellation of the planned increase in fuel duty, extending the temporary 5p per litre cut to support drivers amid rising living costs. … Read More
Row over Tamworth Enterprise Centre as Councillor Criticizes Branding Proposal as 'Entitled' Thursday, May 14, 2026 tamworth enterprise branding council business enterprisecentre economy localgovernment smallbusiness marketing A heated debate has emerged in Tamworth over proposals to have businesses at the Tamworth Enterprise Centre display council branding. The borough’s enterprise centres, though currently running at a loss, host businesses with … Read More
Barclays Issues 18-Month Warning as UK Household Spending Declines Tuesday, May 12, 2026 barclays uk spending economy inflation consumerconfidence travel retail debt finance Barclays has issued an 18-month warning to UK households after data revealed the sharpest decline in consumer spending in 18 months. In April, UK households reduced their expenditure at a pace not seen since November 2024, … Read More
Birmingham Faces Job Losses of 12,500 Amid Iran War Economic Fallout Monday, May 11, 2026 birmingham jobs unemployment manufacturing construction energy inflation economy iranwar regions Birmingham is projected to lose 12,500 jobs this year as a result of economic challenges stemming from the ongoing Iran War, according to a new report by the Item Club. Nationally, the UK could see up to 163,000 job losses, … Read More
Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Walsall Among England’s 50 Poorest Areas Sunday, May 10, 2026 deprivation midlands birmingham wolverhampton walsall poverty inequality economy blackcountry england A recent study by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has highlighted several Midlands towns and cities as some of the poorest places in England. The rankings are based on a comprehensive analysis of … Read More
Controversial Proposal to Slash Motorway Speed Limits in England Sparks Backlash Friday, May 8, 2026 speedlimits fuelprices motorways uk ippr inflation economy motoring transport government A recent proposal to drastically reduce speed limits on England’s motorways has been met with sharp criticism. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has recommended that the Labour Party government lower speed … Read More