Manchester 20mph plans for Wythenshawe draw mixed reactions
Manchester council plans to cut speed limits to 20mph on nearly 500 roads in Wythenshawe, aiming to reduce collisions, but some residents question the approach.
Category : Policy
Households urged to bleed radiators this week to cut winter bills
Bleeding radiators before September can cut winter energy bills, say experts Selectra. The free task takes minutes and improves heating efficiency.
Roses Saved from Black Spot with Natural Item
Adding horticultural cornmeal to soil around roses and hydrangeas can combat black spot and fungal leaf spot organically, without chemicals, according to a gardening expert.
Prue Leith calls for ban on kids' lunchboxes
Dame Prue Leith has called for a ban on children's lunchboxes, saying parents can't be policed on what they pack, and backed free compulsory meals for all pupils.
National Cabinet to Discuss Data Centre Power Demands
National Cabinet will meet to address surging data centre electricity demands, with state and federal leaders seeking a coordinated response to grid pressures and energy policy.
UK to issue new guidance on preparing for extreme weather and attacks
The Government will educate the public on preparing for extreme storms, wildfires and hostile attacks, including stocking up on tinned food and bottled water.
Outrage over £1bn solar farm plans in Norfolk countryside
Plans for a £1bn solar farm in Norfolk spark outrage, with campaigners calling it a 'blight on the countryside'.
Tesco recalls ready-meal over E. coli fears - 'do not eat'
Tesco has recalled its Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad over possible E. coli contamination, urging customers not to eat affected batches and to return them for a full refund.
ULEZ Brings Cleaner Air to London, Study Finds
London's Ultra Low Emission Zone has significantly improved air quality, reducing harmful pollutants and bringing health benefits to residents, a new study reveals.
Poverty Lived Experiences Guide New UK Policy
The UK government will overhaul anti-poverty policy using lived experiences of poverty, following a review that found current approaches often fail to address root causes.
Scotland urged to match Burnham's rough sleeping pledge
Livingston MP Gregor Poynton has called on the Scottish Government to match Andy Burnham's £442m plan to end rough sleeping by Christmas, citing record homelessness levels.
England's water privatisation disaster: Scotland shows a better way
Prof Devi Sridhar argues England's privatised water companies prioritise shareholders over customers, contrasting with Scotland's publicly owned Scottish Water, which invests more per household and charges less.
SSEN welcomes approval of Perthshire substation project
Perth and Kinross councillors approved the Cambushinnie 400kV Substation and its haul track near Braco, marking a milestone for SSEN Transmission's Beauly to Denny upgrade.
Rutherglen MSP welcomes online safety surveys for families
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has welcomed two Scottish Government surveys exploring families' experiences of smartphones, social media and being online.
Campaign targets bin changes over vermin fears
A petition with over 1,200 signatures and Alexandria Community Council are urging West Dunbartonshire Council to reinstate fortnightly bin collections, citing vermin and overflowing rubbish.
Consultation opens on South Lanarkshire woodland plans
A consultation is under way on a Woodland Management Plan for South Lanarkshire’s two country parks, Chatelherault and Calderglen, with feedback sought until September 21.
Bath introduces England's first SUV parking permit tax
Bath becomes the first English city to charge residents more for parking permits based on vehicle size, with SUV owners facing up to £112 extra.
Government Weighs More Support as Energy Bills Set to Hit £1,729
Ministers are exploring additional help for vulnerable households as average energy bills are forecast to rise to £1,729 a year, the highest level in three years.
British Gas heat pump advice: key differences explained
British Gas has issued advice for households deciding whether to swap a gas boiler for a heat pump, explaining key differences in cost, efficiency, and installation.
Council apologises for 3,500 missed recycling bin collections
North Tyneside Council has apologised after approximately 3,500 recycling bin collections were missed due to unforeseen operational pressures. All missed bins were collected by Monday.
British Gas heat pump advice: key differences from boilers
British Gas shared advice for homeowners considering switching from a boiler to a heat pump, highlighting costs, efficiency, and lifespan differences.
Fruit foraging legal rights: what the 1968 law allows
Foraging for wild fruit is legal under the Theft Act 1968 for personal use, but commercial picking, private land access, and protected species carry restrictions.
Historic Wirral building set for 'much-needed' investment
The Lyceum in Port Sunlight will receive £499,999 from the government's Museum Estate and Development Fund for repairs and solar panels.
PIP and ADP Blue Badge points for automatic eligibility
PIP or ADP claimants may automatically qualify for a Blue Badge if they score 8 points in 'moving around' or 12 points in 'planning and following a journey'.
Freeview switch-off: Deadline for public response is Aug 31
The government's consultation on ending terrestrial TV closes on August 31. Campaigners warn millions could lose access to Freeview, which reaches 12.9 million UK homes.
GMB turns tense as Richard Madeley tangles with Labour minister
Good Morning Britain aired a tense spat between Richard Madeley and Housing minister Matthew Pennycook over the government's affordable housing pledge and the 1.5 million homes target.
Burnham faces North Sea drilling decision that will divide nation
Andy Burnham must decide on Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields, a choice that risks angering voters and his own party either way.
Minister rejects claim Burnham broke council homes promise
A housing minister has rejected claims Andy Burnham broke promises on council housing as the Government unveiled a nearly £10 billion plan for affordable homes.
UK ministers urged to change road safety policy for young lives
UK ministers face calls to alter road safety policy after data shows young drivers are disproportionately killed or seriously injured on the roads, prompting demands for action.
Khan pledges £875k to fight extremism amid hate crime surge
Sadiq Khan has pledged £875,000 to tackle extremism in London as antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes rise across the capital.
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