Bristol drivers face new £14 daily pollution charge
Bristol City Council proposes increasing Clean Air Zone charges to £14 daily to accelerate air quality improvements. Find out how this affects you.
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New £450 tax charges hit electric vehicle drivers
Electric vehicle owners face £450 in new annual taxes as government introduces pay-per-mile scheme and ends VED exemption. Find out how this impacts your running costs.
New £300 Pay-Per-Mile Tax for EV Drivers Announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a new pay-per-mile tax for electric and hybrid vehicles starting 2028. Find out how this £1.4bn shake-up affects you.
Body found at Midlands infant school, police probe launched
A police investigation is underway after a man's body was discovered on the grounds of Barwell Infant School in Leicestershire. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
Cannon Hill Park Arson: Police Hunt for Two Men
West Midlands Police release images of two males wanted in connection with an arson attack at a Cannon Hill Park community centre on 23 September. No one was hurt. Call 101 with info.
Body discovered at Barwell Infant School grounds
A police investigation is underway after a man's body was discovered on the grounds of Barwell Infant School in Leicestershire. Forensic teams are at the scene.
Budget 2025: Car tax rise for petrol and diesel drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty will rise with inflation from 2026, hitting petrol and diesel drivers. Electric vehicle pay-per-mile charge confirmed for 2028.
Labour's £474 Car Tax and New EV Mileage Charge
Labour's Autumn Budget hikes the Expensive Car Supplement threshold to £50,000 and introduces a 3p per mile EV tax. Discover how these changes affect your wallet.
New EV Tax Could Force Drivers to Give Up Cars
A proposed pay-per-mile tax could make electric vehicles more expensive than petrol cars, with two in five drivers reconsidering the switch. Discover the survey findings.
Liverpool's £2 visitor charge upheld after legal fight
Liverpool's £2 overnight visitor charge will proceed after the government rejected a legal challenge. The levy, expected to generate millions, will boost the city's visitor economy.
New 3p Per Mile EV Charge Proposed by Rachel Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new 'VED+' car tax could see some EV drivers paying 11p per mile. Get the full details on the proposed charges and industry reaction.
1.4m EV drivers face 3p-per-mile road charge
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, 1.4 million electric vehicle drivers could be hit with a new 3p-per-mile charge. Expert reveals how to prepare and mitigate the costs.
High-mileage EV drivers face £267 new road tax charge
1.4 million electric vehicle owners driving over 8,900 miles yearly could pay £267 under new road tax plans. Learn how the proposed mileage-based charge affects you.
Man charged after three house fires in Ashby
Karl Poxon, 50, has been charged with arson after three separate house fires in Ashby, Leicestershire. Three people were hospitalised. Read the latest updates.
Man charged after live shotgun found in police raid
Keane Carter, 25, has been charged with firearm possession after a 'live and viable' shotgun was discovered during a police raid in Chelmsley Wood. A 24-year-old woman was bailed.
Oxford drivers face £10+ parking with new congestion charge
Drivers in Oxford now face paying over £10 to park for less than an hour due to a new £5 daily congestion charge. Discover how this impacts visitors and local businesses.
Man arrested after three linked arson attacks in Leics
A 50-year-old man is in custody after three houses were deliberately set on fire in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, leaving two teenagers and a woman in hospital. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
UK Plans 20% Exit Tax on Assets for Departing Individuals
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers a 20% 'settling-up' charge on assets for people leaving the UK, aligning with G7 nations and raising £2bn. Read the full details.
ULEZ auto pay error results in £11,445 fines
A motorist faces over £11,000 in ULEZ fines after his auto pay account was suspended. Discover how to avoid similar penalty charge notice blunders.
Attempted murder arrest after three house fires
A 50-year-old man is in custody after three linked house fires in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Three people, including two teenagers, were hospitalised. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Man charged with double Wolverhampton murder
Mohammed Maneer Khan, 38, faces murder charges for the deaths of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali in a Wolverhampton shooting. Police continue to appeal for information.
EVs to pay London congestion charge from 2026
Electric vehicle owners will lose their London congestion charge exemption from January 2026, paying £13.50 daily. Standard charge rises to £18. Read the full details.
2025 ProCon Leicestershire Awards winners revealed
Discover the winners of the 2025 ProCon Leicestershire Awards, celebrating the best construction projects and a rising star architect in the region. Find out which projects took top honours.
Midlands arsonist jailed for five-year fire spree
Tony Stockdale, 54, sentenced to five years for multiple arson attacks across Staffordshire. Read the full story of the dangerous fire-setting spree that put public safety at risk.
Man charged with murder of Coventry dad Anthony Priestley
Tributes pour in for much-loved father Anthony Priestley, 53, who was fatally stabbed at a Coventry address. A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder. Read the full story.
Sadiq Khan toughens action on ULEZ fine dodgers
London Mayor Sadiq Khan intensifies ULEZ enforcement as 2.9 million fines remain unpaid. TfL warns of vehicle seizure and bankruptcy for persistent evaders.
Santa's Debut at Fleckney Christmas Tree Festival
Discover the unique Fleckney Christmas Tree Festival where Santa makes his historic debut. Explore the history and enjoy festive fun on November 22-23. Join us!
Woman in court over Birmingham house fire with children
A 38-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with arson after a fire at a Birmingham home where four children were present. Read the latest on this developing story.
Tesco's 40p plastic bag rule sparks backlash
Tesco faces customer fury after increasing its Bag for Life price to 40p. Discover the public reaction and the supermarket's justification for the controversial move.
HMRC's 8am-9am rule for Child Benefit queries
HMRC urges UK households to call between 8am and 9am for quicker help with the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Learn about the income thresholds and repayment rules.
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