Walsall Council grilled on housing and green belt
Walsall Council leaders will be questioned on housing targets, green belt development, and securing funding for affordable homes. Meeting set for January 12, 2026.
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New UK Road Safety Strategy Targets 65% Fewer Deaths by 2035
The government's new national road safety plan, the first in ten years, targets a 65% cut in road deaths by 2035. West Midlands leaders welcome the 'long overdue' strategy.
UK households miss out on £4,200 in bank interest
Millions of UK households are losing thousands in potential interest by keeping large sums in zero-interest current accounts. Discover how much you could be missing and the simple switch to make your money work harder.
Save £120k on electric trucks with Labour's new grant
The Labour government has unveiled a major £318 million investment to slash the cost of electric lorries for UK businesses. Discover how your company could save up to £120,000 per vehicle.
Solihull Joe & The Juice gets zero food hygiene rating
A Joe & The Juice branch in Touchwood Solihull received the lowest possible food hygiene score. The global chain says issues are now fixed. Read the full report.
DWP Motability Scheme updates prices and electric car options
The Motability Scheme has released its Q1 2026 price list for DWP PIP claimants, featuring more electric vehicles and new Advance Payments. See the full list of cars.
EU relaxes 2035 petrol and diesel car ban
The European Commission waters down its 2035 zero-emission targets, allowing combustion engines to be sold beyond the deadline. A major shift in green policy.
Tories pledge to scrap 2030 petrol car ban and subsidies
The Conservative Party vows to remove the 2030 petrol and diesel ban and billions in net zero vehicle subsidies if re-elected. Kemi Badenoch says the move will protect industry and taxpayers.
Energy price cap to fall by 8% in April, saving £138
UK households will see energy bills drop by £138 a year from April as the price cap falls 8%. Find out what this means for your budget and the shift to net zero.
Lloyds: Drivers Overestimate EV Costs by £5,000
Lloyds Bank warns petrol and diesel drivers are overestimating EV costs. The cheapest new electric car starts at £14,995, not £20,000. Discover the savings and tackle misconceptions.
Amazon's Dry January alcohol-free bargains from £9.97
Discover Amazon's best deals on zero-alcohol beers and spirits for Dry January 2026, including Guinness 0.0 and Gordon's Gin. Save on multipacks and enjoy your favourite flavours without the hangover.
New charge could 'torpedo' UK electric car sales
New pay-per-mile tax plans risk derailing UK electric vehicle growth, despite EVs capturing 26.4% of the new car market in November. Industry leaders urge government rethink.
Snow Map Shows Wintry Showers Hitting West Midlands
A new Met Office snow map reveals when sub-zero temperatures and wintry showers will strike the West Midlands. Get the full forecast for Birmingham and beyond.
Labour's £13bn plan for zero energy bill homes
Ed Miliband's Warm Homes Fund aims to provide grants for solar panels and heat pumps, potentially eliminating energy bills for millions. Discover how the scheme works.
Huge EV Charger Expansion for UK's 2035-2040 Truck Ban
Massive UK electric truck charging network unveiled to support the 2035 diesel truck sales ban. Voltempo's HyperCharger leads the charge for fleet electrification.
53 Walsall businesses get low food hygiene ratings
More than 50 Walsall food businesses received the lowest hygiene scores in 2025, with five rated zero. See the full list of outlets and what the ratings mean for public safety.
EV Charger Rollout Slows as UK Drivers Hesitate
The UK's public EV charger rollout lost momentum in 2025, with only 13,500 new units. Experts blame mixed government signals and rising costs. Read the full analysis.
Driveway VAT rule 'penalises' UK renters and urban EV owners
A 20% VAT charge on public EV charging vs 5% at home creates a 'two-tier system', penalising those without driveways. Industry leaders call for reform to boost fairness and net zero goals.
Birmingham drivers face new 30mph limits and cameras in 2026
Birmingham launches major road safety drive for 2026, cutting speed limits on 27 key roads to 30mph and installing new average speed and red light cameras. Find out which routes are affected.
Octopus Energy launches 54 'Zero Bills' homes
Octopus Energy partners with Barratt Redrow to build 54 homes where residents pay no energy bills for a decade. The scheme uses solar panels and heat pumps.
Octopus Energy expands 'Zero Bills' tariff homes
Octopus Energy and Barratt Redrow are building 54 'Zero Bills' homes in Bedfordshire and Gloucestershire. Residents will pay nothing for energy for a decade. Read how this sustainable initiative works.
Major Coventry Solar Farm Approved After Revisions
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.
Octopus Energy's Zero Bills Scheme for 100,000 Homes
Octopus Energy partners with Barratt Redrow to launch 'Zero Bills' homes, eliminating energy costs for a decade using green tech. The ambitious plan targets 100,000 UK households by 2030.
14cm of snow forecast for England on January 1
WX Charts predict a 'snow bomb' bringing up to 14cm to parts of England on New Year's Day, with sub-zero temperatures. Get the full forecast and regional details here.
Electric HGV Warning: Just 1,000 Trucks on UK Roads
New data reveals a mere 0.2% of UK heavy goods vehicles are electric. Industry leaders urge Labour government for urgent action on charging infrastructure to meet the 2040 diesel HGV ban.
Russia's UK 'Strike List' Map Targets 23 Towns
A high-ranking Russian official has shared a map of 23 UK industrial and military sites, including Derby and Telford, deemed potential targets. Explore the full list and the geopolitical tensions behind the threat.
GeoPura eyes growth despite £22.5m loss
Hydrogen power firm GeoPura reports widening losses but is upbeat on future growth, citing major customer wins and expansion as the UK's largest green hydrogen producer. Read more.
UK urged to ignore EU's softened 2035 petrol car ban
Industry leaders call on the UK to use Brexit freedoms and maintain its 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate, arguing policy certainty will attract investment and secure a competitive edge.
UK urged to keep 2035 petrol and diesel car ban
Industry leaders call on the UK government to maintain its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, despite the EU easing some emissions rules. Read why experts say changing course would risk investment.
Final Days to Respond to Stockport's Local Plan
Residents have until December 21 to respond to Stockport's controversial Local Plan. The Labour Government's new housing targets and 'grey belt' policy could lead to development on protected green spaces.
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