Car hire firm Prohire collapses owing millions
Stoke-on-Trent's Prohire Limited, with a fleet of 3,400 vehicles, has entered administration owing nearly £50m to creditors. Read the full story on the company's collapse.
Stoke-on-Trent's Prohire Limited, with a fleet of 3,400 vehicles, has entered administration owing nearly £50m to creditors. Read the full story on the company's collapse.
A new e-bike hire scheme in Bradford, funded by Clean Air Zone penalties, is set to launch in March 2026. Discover the network's key locations and how it aims to transform city travel.
Review of Guildford Operatic Company's compelling production of Bellini's Norma at St Nicolas's church. Plus, a look at Surrey's thriving local theatre scene and Guildford Shakespeare Company's award-winning year.
Gloucestershire engineering firm Versarien enters administration after a turbulent year of cash shortages and failed asset sales. Read the full story of the graphene specialist's collapse.
A reusable £9 gadget using silica beads can prevent fogged-up windscreens on cold mornings. Simply place it on your dashboard to absorb moisture, then recharge it in the microwave.
Nearly 5,000 customers of collapsed fashion brand Huh. Ltd will not receive orders or refunds. Administrators confirm debts of £575,000. Find out what happened and your rights.
Amazon's 12V car heater, now just £18.99, quickly defrosts windscreens and warms up vehicles. Perfect for the cold snap hitting Birmingham. Get yours with Prime delivery.
Administrators confirm Enrok Construction Ltd is to be dissolved. The family-run firm collapsed owing over £1m after a key supplier's insolvency. Read the final update.
Dudley Council's taxi committee has stripped licences from private hire drivers for serious offences including driving bans and failing to declare convictions. Read the full report on the crackdown.
The Best Ever Brownie Company and Barn Café have shut their last branch for good due to financial pressures and founder health issues. Read the full story.
New car tax changes take effect from January 2, 2026, applying VAT to most private hire journeys. Industry leaders clash over the decision's impact on fairness and competition. Read the full details.
The Expensive Car Supplement threshold for zero-emission vehicles will increase to £50,000 from April 2026. Discover how this VED rule change affects thousands of UK drivers.
New data reveals over 426,000 family vehicles will face the 'luxury' car tax from 2026. Chancellor Rachel Reeves adjusts EV threshold to £50,000. Read the full analysis.
Step back in time to 1956 Birmingham. See archive photos of new housing estates, diesel trains, Austin cars, and royal visits that shaped the West Midlands. Explore the city's history now.
New data reveals a 42% surge in drivers paying the £425 Expensive Car Supplement. Find out if your family car is caught in this tax bracket.
Lewis Collinson, 38, admitted theft after withdrawing £26,700 in cash and selling a company van. He received an 18-month suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
The Student Loans Company warns students of sophisticated scams targeting January maintenance payments. Learn the red flags and how to protect your money.
Motoring experts recommend keeping cheap tea bags in your vehicle to absorb moisture, prevent windscreen fogging, and avoid potential fines. A simple hack for the UK's cold snap.
Major UK fast food chain Leon shuts seven locations and cuts 200 jobs after entering administration. CEO blames high taxes and market challenges. Read the full story.
Drivers will see a 1% Benefit-in-Kind tax increase from April 2026. Electric vehicles retain the lowest rates, but will climb to 9% by 2030. Read the full details.
Bird mess can cause costly paint damage. Experts reveal a cheap kitchen staple, white vinegar, is the key to safe removal. Learn the simple steps to protect your car.
County Durham's MGL Group reports strong growth with turnover reaching £171.3m and operating profit hitting £27m. The firm is investing in green tech and positioning for future success.
Motoring expert warns that skipping a simple warm-up routine in cold weather can cause long-term transmission damage, with replacement costs reaching £2,800. Learn how to protect your vehicle.
A VAT rule change means Uber and private hire trips in England will cost 15-20% more from 2 Jan 2026. Find out why and who it hits hardest.
Griggs Timber Company in Gloucester shuts down days before Christmas after years of losses, affecting two dozen workers. Read the full story on this historic closure.
Car experts reveal three affordable, effective methods to banish stubborn pet hair from your vehicle's interior using everyday items like rubber gloves and dryer sheets.
YouTube mechanic Scotty Kilmer warns drivers about a major used car scam. Learn how to check the V5C logbook to avoid disreputable sellers and protect your money.
Hillingdon Council fines thousands of taxi drivers for illegal parking near Heathrow. MP warns of 'rogue driver' anti-social behaviour. Read the full enforcement details.
TGI Fridays enters administration, closing 49 UK restaurants. 500 staff face redundancy due to 'insurmountable' economic pressures. Read the full story and list of closures.
Warwick Ward (Machinery) Ltd, a major UK construction equipment supplier, has collapsed into administration after 55 years, making nearly all 89 staff redundant. Read the full story on the economic pressures behind the failure.