Birmingham pub warns of ban for bringing own alcohol
The Golden Hind in Kingstanding has issued a firm reminder that bringing your own drinks is prohibited. Anyone found doing so will be barred from the premises to protect its licence.
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Stealth taxes 'hammering' workers, says think tank
Analysis reveals workers face real-term income cuts due to frozen tax thresholds, while pensioners see gains. The Treasury defends its 'fair and necessary' budget decisions.
Business Leaders Call for Predictable Economic Environment
North West business leaders urge the government for stability in 2026, highlighting needs for tax clarity, skills investment, and green energy collaboration to drive growth.
2026 State Pension Rise Confirmed Under Triple Lock
The new state pension will rise to £12,547 in April 2026, a £575 annual increase. Find out exactly how much more you'll get and what the triple lock means for you.
Homeless to get £2,000 in UK-first cash trial
A UK-first trial will give 125 homeless people in London and Belfast £2,000 each with no spending rules. The study aims to see if direct cash improves long-term outcomes. #Homelessness #SocialPolicy
DWP told to order fresh PIP assessments after appeals
A major report demands fundamental reform of the DWP's appeals system, including transferring Mandatory Reconsideration to the Ministry of Justice and ordering fresh PIP assessments. Read the full analysis.
DWP sickness benefits training plan criticised as inadequate
A new DWP scheme to train 5,000 SME managers to support sick employees has been branded 'spin politics' by business leaders, who say it fails to address the scale of 2.8 million long-term sick. Read the full analysis.
Developers Target 'Grey Belt' Land for New Housing
Labour's planning policy change is leading developers to argue for 'grey belt' status on green belt land, with major housing applications now pending across the West Midlands. Explore the key sites and local impacts.
Drivers back defibrillators in all new cars in England
New polling shows majority support for equipping all new cars with defibrillators, a move campaigners say could turn vehicles into 'mini ambulances' and save thousands of lives.
Birmingham pensioner loses £100k to NZ pension rule
A Birmingham-born pensioner in New Zealand is fighting a 'draconian' policy that has cost him £100,000. Bob Newcombe is taking his case to the UN. Read his story.
Judges Widening PIP Eligibility, Report Warns
A new report reveals judges are widening PIP eligibility, costing billions. The DWP faces calls for reform as claims surge. Read the latest on the welfare system overhaul.
Labour's New EV Road Tax: Key Details for 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new mileage-based tax for electric vehicles from 2028. Find out how the Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will impact your motoring costs.
Reform UK Pledges to Prosecute Civil Servants
Reform UK announces plans to create a new criminal offence for civil servants who 'dishonestly' grant asylum to sex offenders, with potential jail time. Read the full story.
Angola and Namibia agree to take back illegal migrants
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's visa ban threat prompts Angola and Namibia to cooperate on deportations. The DRC faces sanctions for non-compliance. Read the latest on UK immigration policy.
Children's Commissioner on Girlguiding's trans membership ban
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for creative solutions to include all children after Girlguiding's policy change. The organisation now only accepts those recorded female at birth.
Worst Christmas gifts: Used pyjamas and rotten fruit revealed
A fifth of Brits got unwanted Christmas presents in 2024, from used pyjamas to a Spurs book for a Chelsea fan. Discover the worst gifts and what to do with them.
Christmas Gift Return Rights: What You Need to Know
Understand your legal rights for returning faulty or unwanted Christmas gifts in the UK. Know the 30-day and 14-day rules, and when shops can refuse.
Dyson: UK must 'want' manufacturing to keep it
Billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson argues the UK has lost its passion for making things, urging government and public to reignite manufacturing to create wealth and jobs.
Rail devolution for English regions, not Wales
The UK Government invites English mayoral authorities to bid for rail control while rejecting calls for Welsh devolution, sparking a funding row. Discover the details and political fallout.
Farm Inheritance Tax Threshold Raised to £2.5m
The government has tripled the inheritance tax threshold for farmland to £2.5m following pressure. Critics say it doesn't go far enough to protect family farms. Read the full story.
EV Maker Calls for VAT Cut on Public Charging
Polestar UK urges the government to slash VAT on public EV charging from 20% to 5%, aligning it with home rates. The move aims to support drivers without off-street parking. Read the full story.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped: Parents on £1,590 Monthly
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
Labour U-turns on inheritance tax threshold for farmers
The government raises the IHT threshold for farmers to £2.5m, a policy U-turn experts warn inflates land prices and benefits wealthy investors over family farms. Read the full analysis.
Smoking Ban Exception Planned for Supervised Crack Use
Scottish officials are weighing a historic change to the 2005 smoking ban to allow supervised crack cocaine smoking in Glasgow and Edinburgh facilities. Read the full story.
New Build Parking Crackdown: Councils Forced to Slash Spaces
Labour government plans force councils to impose strict parking limits on new homes, sparking a 'war on drivers' row. Read the full details and reactions.
State pensioners face £800 tax bills from HMRC
Thousands of retirees relying on state pension top-ups are being sent tax demands of around £800, falling outside Labour's new exemption. Discover the impact of frozen thresholds.
Nationwide Pavement Parking Ban Planned for England
Labour is set to introduce a nationwide ban on pavement parking across England in 2026, mirroring London's rules. Discover how this major change will affect drivers and pedestrians.
Wetherspoons' Christmas customer rules explained
JD Wetherspoon has detailed its key customer policies for the Christmas period, covering dress codes, vaping, and rules for under-18s. Learn what's allowed in UK pubs.
Christmas advert rule change forces supermarket action
New junk food ad rules force Tesco, M&S, Asda & Waitrose to alter Christmas campaigns. Discover how brands are adapting ahead of the 5 Jan crackdown.
Wetherspoons Christmas Rules: What You Need to Know
Planning a festive trip to Wetherspoons? Here are the essential rules on dogs, dress code, vaping, and under-18s you must follow across the Christmas period.
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