Rail fares set for major change in upcoming Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to change how rail fares are calculated, switching from RPI to CPI. This could mean smaller increases for passengers. Find out how this affects you.
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Storm Claudia Causes West Midlands Train Cancellations
Storm Claudia's amber warning brings travel chaos to the West Midlands with multiple train cancellations and changes. Check before you travel on Friday, 14th November 2025.
7 Tax Loopholes to Use Before Autumn Budget
Discover seven legal ways to reduce your tax bill ahead of the November budget. Act now to protect your savings from potential income tax rises.
Reeves' Budget: Fuel Duty Hike and New EV Charges
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to target motorists in the Autumn Budget with a potential £100 annual fuel duty increase and new pay-per-mile charges for electric vehicles. Discover the full impact.
CCTV appeal after Sandwell bus driver assault
Police release CCTV image after a bus driver was threatened, abused and spat at in Great Bridge. Incident occurred on September 13. Contact Sandwell Police with information.
West Midlands Ring and Ride service gets major overhaul
A major shake-up for the West Midlands Ring and Ride service is underway, with new fares, a smaller fleet, and a shorter booking window to improve efficiency and fairness for vulnerable residents.
Call to revive axed West Midlands short hop bus fare
A councillor calls for cheaper short journey bus fares in the West Midlands as passengers pay £3 for any trip. A new fares strategy is expected by 2027.
New funding deal to save West Midlands bus services
A crucial funding deal is set to protect West Midlands bus services from cuts for 15 months. Learn how this affects local transport and the transition to a franchised network.
Call for cheaper West Midlands bus fares
Councillor calls for reinstatement of 'short hop' bus fares in West Midlands to tackle cost of living crisis and boost passenger numbers. A new fares strategy is due in 2027.
West Midlands Bus Services Saved with £50m Funding
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.
Free Bus Travel for a Week in Birmingham Areas
Residents in Moseley, Kings Heath, and other Birmingham wards can claim a week's free bus travel. Apply online by December 1. Leave the car at home this winter!
Rachel Reeves Overhauls VED: Luxury Car Tax Hike
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major Vehicle Excise Duty reforms targeting luxury cars and gas-guzzlers while offering relief for ordinary drivers in Labour's first budget.
Teen girl punched 126 times in brutal Dudley bus attack
A 17-year-old girl was violently punched 126 times in a horrific bus attack in Dudley, leaving her with serious facial injuries as passengers watched helplessly.
Meriden Roundabout signs spark village fury
Residents of a tranquil West Midlands village are up in arms over controversial new signage at Meriden Roundabout, claiming the confusing signs are causing traffic chaos and safety concerns in their once-peaceful community.
Temple Meads multi-storey car park plans advance
Bristol's iconic Temple Meads station is poised for a significant upgrade as plans for a modern multi-storey car park move forward, promising improved accessibility and sustainable transport links.
HS2's final tunnel to Euston starting soon
The monumental final phase of HS2 tunnelling from Old Oak Common to Euston is imminent, marking a crucial milestone for Britain's high-speed rail revolution that will transform London travel.
Interim Boss to Lead West Midlands Transport Transformation
Exclusive: Transport for West Midlands appoints interim managing director to spearhead massive transport overhaul including bus reform, cycling infrastructure and rail improvements across the region.
Direct Swindon-Birmingham trains return in December
Direct rail services between Swindon and Birmingham are set to resume this December, reconnecting two major economic hubs and offering passengers faster, more convenient travel options without changes at Bristol Parkway.
New Manchester Metrolink Stop Set to Transform Trafford Wharf
A major transport upgrade is coming to Greater Manchester as plans for a new Metrolink stop at Trafford Wharf receive the green light, promising to unlock economic growth and improve connectivity for businesses and residents alike.
Birmingham Moor Street Station: February Platform Closures
Network Rail announces significant improvement works at Birmingham Moor Street station, affecting multiple platforms throughout February. Essential travel information for passengers.
Bridge Closure Backlash: Historic Crossing Shutdown Extended
Frustration mounts in a UK community as vital bridge repairs face significant delays, forcing lengthy detours and disrupting daily life while vinyl record sales hit remarkable highs.
Rail Chaos: Empty Trains Amid Service Cuts Anger Passengers
Furious commuters across the West Midlands are questioning the logic behind drastic rail service reductions as trains continue to run virtually empty while passengers face overcrowding and cancellations.
2025 Budget: Tax Rises Expected in November
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing significant tax increases in the November 2025 Budget amid challenging economic forecasts, with experts predicting tough decisions ahead for UK households and businesses.
Birmingham New Street Evacuated in Bomb Scare
West Midlands Police sealed off Birmingham New Street station after discovering a suspicious package, triggering mass evacuation and transport chaos during Monday morning rush hour.
Birmingham train cancellations after £200m safety cordon
Commuters face travel nightmare with multiple train cancellations after emergency safety measures implemented around Birmingham's £200m development zone.
Fire extinguisher chaos on Birmingham bus sparks police hunt
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after yobs discharged a fire extinguisher on a busy Birmingham bus, forcing passengers to evacuate in a terrifying incident that could have had 'tragic consequences'.
Cars sit idle 96% of time in UK
New research reveals the astonishing inefficiency of car ownership in the UK, with vehicles sitting idle for 23 hours daily. Discover what this means for urban planning and your wallet.
Budget 2025: Chancellor won't rule out tax rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as she refuses to rule out tax increases in the upcoming Autumn Budget while defending her economic strategy against criticism.
M6 Chaos: 90-min delays as motorway remains shut
Severe disruption hits the M6 in Staffordshire as emergency repairs force complete closure of southbound carriageway between J14 and J13, causing massive tailbacks and 90-minute delays for Thursday morning commuters.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
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