Recycle your Christmas tree in Lincolnshire for a suggested £22 donation. St Barnabas Hospice's Tree-Cycle initiative collects trees from Jan 7-12, 2026, raising crucial funds for hospice at home care.
A new UK Deposit Return Scheme will pay households to return bottles and cans to supermarkets from 2027, aiming to slash litter and boost recycling. Find out how it works.
Tameside Council confirms festive bin collection dates for Christmas 2025. No brown bin collections from Dec 25 to Jan 7. Check your revised green, black, and blue bin days.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service overhaul, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new food waste bins, will start in June 2026 regardless of ongoing strike action.
Birmingham City Council plans a new weekly food waste collection and second recycling bin from June 2026, aiming to boost recycling rates above 30% despite ongoing strikes.
Birmingham City Council unveils a multi-million pound overhaul of bin collections, introducing four bins and weekly food waste from June 2025 to boost recycling.
Birmingham City Council unveils a massive bins shake-up. From June 2026, households will get four bins for fortnightly collections and weekly food waste pickups. Get the full list of changes and dates.
Labour government mandates separate food waste bins for millions in England from 2026. New recycling and packaging rules aim to boost circular economy and cut landfill.
Birmingham City Council unveils a delayed masterplan to revolutionise waste collection with new weekly food waste pickups and fortnightly recycling from June 2025. Discover the changes.
The Bank of England plans to ease capital requirements for the UK's seven largest banks, the first such move since 2008, aiming to boost lending and economic growth. Read the full details.
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.
Wirral author Andy Hickin sells 800+ children's books promoting recycling, backed by BAMA and WD-40. His school workshops and new football-themed book inspire eco-friendly habits in young readers.
Football finance expert warns EFL could follow Premier League in replacing PSR with Squad Cost Ratio rules, posing challenges for Championship clubs like Birmingham City.
Metals recycling firm Unimetals has filed for compulsory liquidation, putting 650 jobs at risk across 27 UK sites including Halesowen and Smethwick. Read the full story.
Blaenau Gwent council has inspected every household's black bin over eight years, issuing fines for recyclable waste. Recycling rates rise but miss 70% target. Read the full report.
Waitrose partners with Welsh tech firm Polytag in a UK-first scheme using invisible tags to monitor plastic recycling, providing real-time data to improve sustainability.
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Just Helping to collect and recycle Christmas trees across Greater Manchester. Register now to support local charities and eco-friendly disposal.
Turn your festive tree into vital funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices. Register for the tree recycling service by Jan 4 and help families in need. #Charity #Recycling
Met Office warns of up to 20cm snow hitting Cumbria, Northumberland and Durham tomorrow. Get essential winter preparedness tips and full weather forecast details.
Birmingham's bin strike crisis deepens as agency workers join the walkout, threatening Christmas collections. Get the latest on the extended dispute and its impact.
Aston Villa legend Gabby Agbonlahor has defended Jude Bellingham's reaction to being substituted for England, insisting it's 'not a big deal'. Read the full story and share your thoughts.
Waitrose is deploying invisible smart tags on its milk bottles to track recycling rates. This sustainability initiative, starting this week, aims to improve UK packaging recycling.
HMRC warns Christmas crafters and side hustlers they must declare income over £1,000. Learn the tax rules for festive trading and avoid an unexpected bill. Check your obligations now.
New Collective Defined Contribution pension schemes, backed by the Labour government, could boost retirement incomes by up to 60%. Discover how this major reform offers more security.
A TikTok creator is challenging motorists misusing parent-child bays at UK supermarkets. Discover the etiquette, potential fines, and why these spaces matter for families.
The EU has approved new driving licence rules, including digital licences and stricter penalties, aiming for zero road deaths by 2050. Discover the changes.
Ryanair passengers must now use digital boarding passes via the app. Printed passes are no longer accepted. Learn how to check-in and avoid extra fees.
Shocking data reveals 84% of UK motorists regularly exceed 20mph limits, sparking major road safety concerns. Discover the findings and expert analysis.
Bassetlaw District Council announces final garden waste collections from November 17-28. Over 15,000 residents recycled 4,059 tonnes this year. Renew for 2025 from December 1.
Money expert Martin Lewis urges O2 customers to cancel contracts after mid-contract price increases. Learn how to switch providers and save money today.