Birmingham City Council approves Alpha Tower sale
Birmingham City Council approves the sale of the iconic Alpha Tower to aid its financial recovery. Read the full story and reactions from local councillors.
Birmingham City Council approves the sale of the iconic Alpha Tower to aid its financial recovery. Read the full story and reactions from local councillors.
AA report reveals UK drivers are hesitant to switch to electric vehicles due to mixed government messages and rising costs. Read the full analysis and what's needed for change.
Kia confirms its EV4 and PV5 models are now eligible for the UK's £1.9bn Electric Car Grant, slashing prices by £1,500. Find out how this milestone boosts EV affordability.
Primark slashes prices by up to 50% on clothing, nightwear and homeware. Get festive party outfits and cosy pyjamas at bargain prices before the official Boxing Day sales begin.
Labour confirms new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will apply to mileage driven outside the UK. Find out how the 3p-per-mile charge will work and what it means for drivers.
The festive period is a crucial economic stress test, with UK retail sales forecast to hit £91bn. Discover how Christmas spending impacts jobs, businesses, and high streets across the nation.
Amazon cuts prices on major PS5 and Xbox Series X games including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6. Secure last-minute Christmas gifts with guaranteed delivery by December 25.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles faces legal warnings over taxing foreign travel. Experts say it may breach human rights. Read the full analysis.
Major changes from January 1, 2026, will restrict the new car models available in Northern Ireland due to post-Brexit regulations. Find out how this impacts your next vehicle purchase.
Next confirms a huge change, closing all its UK shops on Boxing Day. Discover which major retailers are closing and which will open for festive sales.
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.
Polestar unveils a bi-directional EV charger that can cut energy costs by £1,000 a year. The tech turns your car into a home power source. Discover how this innovation works.
Aldi has imposed a four-bottle limit on its popular £9.99 champagne due to soaring demand. The supermarket is also slashing wine prices and offering festive veg for just 8p.
Nissan's Sunderland plant boss Adam Pennick hails Government measures for EVs but calls for the Industrial Strategy to be turned into real action. Business Minister Chris McDonald outlines new support.
AA President Edmund King warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new 3p per mile electric vehicle tax, due in 2028, may discourage drivers from switching. Discover the potential impact on EV sales and the industry's response.
Octopus Energy is altering its popular EV tariffs, limiting cheap charging to six hours daily. This follows Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new 3p per mile electric vehicle tax. Read the full details.
Birmingham-based electric vehicle charging manufacturer Petalite enters administration, leading to job losses. Administrators seek a buyer for its proprietary technology. Read the latest.
London's Congestion Charge will increase from £15 to £18 on January 2nd, with electric vehicles losing their full exemption. Annual rises will follow Tube fare increases.
The DVLA has issued an urgent warning, telling motorists they 'must' tax their vehicle even if no payment is due. Avoid fines by acting now.
Millions of UK households face challenges charging electric vehicles at home. Experts reveal the essential kit needed and how to cut costs with smart tariffs.
UK drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid cars will face a new pay-per-mile tax from April 2028. Find out the rates and how it could affect your motoring costs.
Discount retailer Poundland is shutting 14 more shops by February, with clearance sales now on. This follows 19 earlier closures as part of a major restructuring. Read the full list of locations.
Jersey clarifies its 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales: existing vehicles can be used until end of life. Public consultation open until Jan 2026.
Sandwell Council greenlights a former club's conversion, pub demolition, and a new EV charging station. Discover the key planning decisions shaping the borough.
Motorists are urged to plan ahead as experts recommend budgeting £200 for potential repairs ahead of an MOT test. Learn how to prepare and why the test needs modernising.
New figures reveal a 0.4% year-on-year drop in Welsh retail footfall for November, with Cardiff among the hardest-hit UK cities. Retailers now pin hopes on a December surge.
Jaguar announces its first fully electric vehicle for next year as it turns 90. The news comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces a new pay-per-mile levy for EV drivers from 2028.
Pub chain Wetherspoons has quietly removed custard as an accompaniment to its apple crumble, prompting an outcry from customers who call the move 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile levy for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from 2028. Find out how it works and what it means for your wallet.
EDF is paying a £15 bonus to Smart Charging customers in December. The scheme, now open to myenergi zappi and Hypervolt charger owners, can save households up to £555 annually.