National Express West Midlands Bus Fares to Rise from June 28
National Express West Midlands announces fare increases from June 28, with all-day ticket rising 30p to £5.50 and weekly pass up to £21. Single fares remain frozen.
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HMRC Confirms 17p Diesel Fuel Rate Until September 1
HMRC has confirmed new advisory fuel rates for diesel drivers, with charges up to 17p per mile for certain engine sizes, effective from June 1, 2026.
Vodafone New SIM Contract Deals
Vodafone introduces competitive mobile data SIM contracts with flexible data allowances and 5G access. Find the best plans for your needs.
Andy Burnham Proposes £2 Bus Fare Cap for England
Andy Burnham plans to introduce a £2 bus fare cap nationwide if he becomes PM, aiming to boost employment and connect communities.
Co-op Extends Online Hours in 180 Stores on Match Days
Co-op will extend online delivery hours in 180 stores on England and Scotland match days from June 14, allowing shoppers to order after final whistle.
Jet2 confirms luggage pooling for group bookings
Jet2 has confirmed that passengers with group bookings can pool their luggage allowances. The airline clarified that individual bags need not stay within the 22kg limit as long as no single bag exceeds 32kg.
Bus Diversions After Jaguar Land Rover Crash
Multiple bus routes in Birmingham have been diverted following a serious road traffic collision near the Jaguar Land Rover factory, causing delays for commuters.
DVSA Confirms 25p Per Mile Refunds for Learner Drivers
DVSA confirms 25p per mile refunds for learner drivers whose theory tests are cancelled at short notice, covering travel costs and lost earnings.
Octopus Energy Cuts Bills by £148 with Smart Tariffs
Octopus Energy announces £148 average savings for Tracker customers, £82 for Fixed tariff, and £437 for Agile Octopus, while expanding hardship fund to £40 million.
Asda Online Shopping to Transform with Ocado Tech from 2027
Asda partners with Ocado to overhaul its online shopping platform, including website, app, and delivery, from 2027. The deal aims to boost competitiveness against Tesco and Sainsbury's.
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Bus Route Diverted After Birmingham Crash
A bus route in Birmingham has been diverted following a serious crash in the city centre. Emergency services are at the scene, and passengers are advised to check for updates.
EasyJet Bans Power Banks in Checked Luggage After Emergency Landing
An EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a passenger's power bank in checked luggage posed a fire risk. The airline now bans power banks in hold luggage.
Bus diversions for Aston Villa parade in Birmingham
Up to 15 NX West Midlands bus services are diverted in Birmingham city centre and the Jewellery Quarter on May 21 for Aston Villa's Europa League victory parade.
Free bus passes for children 15 and under in England from August
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces free bus rides for children aged 15 and under during August as part of the Great British summer savings scheme, aiming to help families with rising costs.
Download 2026: Check Travel, No Booze on Trains
Organisers of Download Festival 2026 warn commuters to plan travel and refrain from drinking alcohol on trains to ensure a smooth journey to the event.
GWR Resumes Direct Bristol-Oxford Trains After 20 Years
Great Western Railway has resumed direct train services from Bristol to Oxford via Swindon after more than 20 years, with hourly hopes for the future.
Avanti West Coast to cut one in seven trains from July 20
Avanti West Coast will axe 38 daily weekday services from July 20 for six weeks after a DfT cost-saving request, affecting London to Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester routes.
West Midlands Bus Cuts Warning: 49% Network at Risk
Nearly half of West Midlands bus services face cuts unless subsidy extended. Fuel costs soar 50%, risking 65 million passenger trips annually.
Birmingham Pride 2026: 28 Bus Services Impacted
Birmingham Pride 2026 sees 28 bus services diverted on May 23 due to the parade. Key stops affected include Moor Street, Carrs Lane, and High Street. Check timetables.
Bullring Evacuated After Fire Alarm
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre was evacuated after a fire alarm activation. Shoppers were led out, and the centre temporarily closed.
Fuel Costs Threaten 49% of West Midlands Bus Services
Soaring fuel costs could lead to the scrapping of nearly half of bus services in the West Midlands unless a subsidy scheme is extended, Transport for West Midlands warns.
New Driving Test Booking Rules: Learner Guide
New driving test booking rules ban instructors from booking tests, aiming to stop bots and reselling. Learners must book themselves, with limits on changes.
Delivery Cyclist Injured in Birmingham Crash Near McDonald's
A delivery cyclist in his 30s was taken to hospital after a collision with a car at the junction of Bristol Street and Belgrave Middleway in Birmingham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Royal Mail Disruption: West Midlands Post Delays
Royal Mail warns of delivery delays in West Midlands postcodes, including Kidderminster, following the Early May Bank Holiday and ongoing local issues like staff shortages.
New DVSA Rule: Learners Must Book Their Own Driving Test
From May 12, learner drivers in England must book their own driving test. Instructors can no longer book or amend tests. Further changes from June 9 limit test centre choices.
Elsie Blundell MP: Bring Back the Express Bus to Manchester
Heywood and Middleton North MP Elsie Blundell urges Mayor Andy Burnham to restore express bus services to Manchester, highlighting long commutes and economic barriers for local residents.
May Bank Holiday Supermarket Hours: Key Stores
Check supermarket opening hours for the May bank holiday. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, and Lidl have adjusted schedules.
Jet2, Ryanair, EasyJet Issue Jet Fuel Update
Jet2, Ryanair, and EasyJet have issued updates on jet fuel supplies as UK refineries boost output. Passengers are assured no immediate disruptions, with airlines hedging fuel costs and waiving surcharges.
NCP Closes Five More Car Parks Across UK Including Midlands
NCP has announced five more car park closures across the UK, including sites in Kidderminster and Nottingham, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
UK Tourists Warned Pet Passports May Not Be Valid
UK tourists are warned that EU-issued pet passports may no longer be valid under new rules. The RSPCA advises obtaining an Animal Health Certificate instead.
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