Wales mandates EV charge points in new homes
New Welsh legislation will require all new homes and major renovations to include EV charging points, with costs adding about £1,000 to property prices.
Category : Policy
Kerridge VAT campaign hits 300k signatures amid hospitality crisis
Tom Kerridge's #VATsTheProblem campaign to cut hospitality VAT to 10% has gained 300,000 signatures, as 23% of hospitality businesses operate at a loss.
Natural £1.20 Kitchen Staple That Repels Rats From Your Home
Black pepper, a common kitchen staple costing £1.20, is a natural rat repellent. Its piperine content irritates rats, deterring them from entering homes and gardens.
Council Refuses Vape Shop's Digital Sign
South Tyneside Council refused Smart Vape's digital sign at Hebburn, citing visual harm and residential amenity concerns.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Monty Don's August Task for Healthier Lavender and Hedges
Prune lavender and trim hedges in August for healthier growth, says Monty Don. Cut lavender hard after flowering, trim hedges with a slight batter.
Ditch Fabric Softener for Vinegar to Keep Towels Soft
The Fine Cotton Company advises using white vinegar instead of fabric softener to keep towels soft and fluffy, as softener leaves a waxy coating.
RSPCA reveals fox-friendly foods and what to avoid
The RSPCA advises feeding foxes tinned pet food and fruits, but warns against grapes, bones, and junk food. Learn the dos and don'ts.
RSPCA warns it's illegal to harm foxes in your garden
RSPCA warns it's illegal to harm foxes in gardens, offering humane tips to deter them while living harmoniously with wildlife.
Soda Crystals Better Than Vinegar for Unblocking Drains
Soda crystals are more effective than vinegar and baking soda for unblocking drains, as the latter neutralise into salty water that doesn't break down fats.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Burnham to tour UK to hear cost-of-living concerns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will tour the UK in August to hear public concerns on cost of living and unveil pro-consumer measures.
Burnham to launch national tour on cost of living
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will begin a national tour this week to hear public views on improving lives, with measures to ease household bills expected.
Burnham summer tour: PM asks voters what would make life better
PM Andy Burnham launches a summer tour across Britain, asking voters directly what would make their lives better, with plans for bus fare cuts and VAT removal on electricity.
Voters favor mental health support over benefit cuts for youth
Survey finds most popular measure to help young people with mental health conditions into work is faster access to treatment, not benefit cuts.
Burnham launches August cost of living listening tour
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will tour the UK in August to hear public concerns on cost of living, unveiling pro-consumer measures to ease financial pressures.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Small Firms Warn AI Can't Replace Human Touch
Only 31% of UK small businesses use AI, with many citing human relationships as key, as new taskforce launches.
Tory social housing ban for non-UK nationals slammed as cruel
Shelter CEO Sarah Elliott condemns Tory plans to ban non-UK nationals from social housing, warning it would evict thousands and worsen homelessness.
Maghull greenbelt housing plan could open floodgates
A proposed 258-home greenbelt development in Maghull could set a precedent for the rest of the country, a campaigner has warned, as over 3,000 people sign a petition against the plans.
New Manchester mayor Bev Craig on Burnham, cost of living, homes
In her first interview since becoming Greater Manchester mayor, Bev Craig discusses plans for free bus fares, council homes, and cost of living summit.
North East 'right to expect strong response' to nurdle spill
Marine Minister Stephen Morgan says North East residents rightly expect a strong, coordinated response to the River Tyne nurdle spill, 19 days on.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Bicarbonate of soda: the 5-minute patio moss fix
Discover how bicarbonate of soda can eliminate patio moss in minutes without harsh chemicals or scrubbing, as tested by one gardener.
Binman warns polystyrene in recycling bins could halt collections
A binman has warned households that putting polystyrene in recycling bins could result in collections being halted, as it cannot be recycled.
Ban on Brutal Snares Must Come Soon, Campaigners Urge
Campaigners urge UK government to quickly ban cruel snare traps in England, which cause immense suffering to wildlife, with up to 200,000 in use.
Over-70s face mandatory eye tests under new plans
Drivers over 70 would need to pass mandatory eyesight tests every three years under new proposals backed by PM Andy Burnham, following fatal crashes involving elderly motorists.
Natural 4-Ingredient Fly Repellent for Summer
A simple homemade fly repellent using just four natural ingredients offers a chemical-free method to keep insects out of your home this summer.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
New 32-bed care home planned for Ferndale site
A 32-bed care home could be built on the former Chubb Fire factory site in Ferndale, replacing Ferndale House, with a planning application submitted by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.
Sporting icons warn Labour PE funding cut risks Olympic hopes
British sporting legends, including Baroness Sharron Davies and Daley Thompson, warn Labour's PE overhaul will cut school sports funding by 22%, risking future Olympic success.
Natural 4-ingredient fly repellent for summer homes
A cleaning fan shares a simple 4-ingredient natural solution to keep flies away from homes this summer, using lemon, rosemary, cloves, and lemongrass oil.
Labour hints at relaxing Miliband's net zero targets
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh signals Labour may relax Ed Miliband's 2030 clean power pledge to protect affordability, amid reports of easing electric car sales rules.
Burnham's Britain: Families Get Breathing Space
New PM Andy Burnham slashes VAT on energy bills and bus fares, opens Manchester office, and unveils plans for infrastructure, jobs, and social care.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Wythenshawe 20mph Plan: 486 Roads Face Speed Limit Cut
Nearly 500 roads in Wythenshawe could see 30mph limits cut to 20mph under new council plans. Consultation runs until September 18.
Page 16 of 49
