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Business owners are urged to start preparing now for a sale to beat a Capital Gains Tax increase in April 2026. Delays could cost tens of thousands. Expert advice inside.
Business owners are urged to start preparing now for a sale to beat a Capital Gains Tax increase in April 2026. Delays could cost tens of thousands. Expert advice inside.
Aldi is permanently withdrawing its Click and Collect service from all UK stores by year's end to maintain its low-price promise. Find out what this means for shoppers.
The UK government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the transformative plans.
The Labour government launches its landmark Animal Welfare Strategy, targeting illegal puppy farms and livestock attacks. Owners face new rules and bans.
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster demands Progressive Driving Licences with night curfews and lower alcohol limits for novices to slash road deaths. Urgent call for government action.
Dudley Council reports a 17% drop in emissions, but a councillor warns selling buildings to the private sector risks 'false accounting' on climate progress. Read the full debate.
Nissan's Sunderland plant boss Adam Pennick hails Government measures for EVs but calls for the Industrial Strategy to be turned into real action. Business Minister Chris McDonald outlines new support.
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to delay its net zero goal by 15 years, now aiming for 2050. The new target includes its entire supply chain.
Staffordshire firefighters attended over 1,000 extra emergencies this summer as wildfires surged. The chief fire officer warns climate change is now a year-round operational reality. Read the full report.
From a historic pub facelift to a new fly-tipping crackdown, here's your roundup of the latest news and decisions from Solihull Council this week.
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
The government's landmark Child Poverty Strategy promises to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include scrapping the two-child benefit cap and ending unlawful B&B placements.
Santander UK issues 10 urgent demands to the Labour government, calling for a consumer-first payments strategy as fraud prevention tops public priorities. Read the full report.
Solihull Council plans a new crackdown on fly-tipping after reporting over 3,000 incidents last year. Discover the new strategy and how residents can help.
Sussex Police have identified Keith Dowbekin as the killer of Jennifer Kiely in 2005, using DNA from a cigarette butt. Read the full story of the two-decade investigation.
BBC Breakfast shares a devastating update as flooding and landslides in Indonesia and Sri Lanka claim over 600 lives. Rescue efforts continue amid extreme weather linked to climate change.
A Vinted expert reveals how a friendly, non-salesy message to users who favourite items can increase sales by 30-50%. Discover the free strategy that's transforming second-hand selling.
Motorists petition the Labour government to increase the national motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph for the first time since 1965, citing modern car safety. The petition needs 100,000 signatures for a debate.
The UK Government plans to slash the drink-drive limit in England and Wales to 22 micrograms, aligning with Scotland. Discover the details and road safety implications.
A nationwide ban on pavement parking is likely to be introduced across England in 2026. The move aims to improve safety for vulnerable pedestrians but poses challenges for drivers in tight streets.
A low-paid carer cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's DLA, fearing new immigration rules will block her UK settlement. Experts warn of widespread discrimination.
Former hotel receptionist explains how arriving before check-in time significantly boosts your chances of scoring a complimentary room upgrade. Learn the insider strategy now!
New DVLA rules now allow thousands of bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes to use continuous glucose monitors, improving safety and management.
A major 62-step strategy to enhance nature across the West Midlands has been launched, aiming to channel £100m into hundreds of projects, boost biodiversity and create green jobs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for search and rescue vehicles from April 2027, saving teams thousands in fundraising. Discover the full details.
TV naturalist Chris Packham tells MPs to 'listen to the science' on climate change or risk billions of lives. Read his urgent warning from emergency summit.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is growing heritage Golden Grape tomatoes as part of a national seed relay celebrating 50 years of seed conservation. Discover how this helps UK food security.
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth unveils plans for a new national development agency to boost the Welsh economy, potentially reviving the WDA brand. Learn more about this key election pledge.
A former City trader retrained as a counsellor, dedicating over 600 hours to support homeless people in Bournemouth. Discover his inspiring journey from finance to counselling.
RedCat Hospitality sells 21 pubs to Admiral Taverns, marking a strategic refocus on its managed pubs and rooms division just a year after being saved from collapse. Discover the details of the deal.