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Firefighters join nurses in strike vote as 'perfect storm' drives action

06 September 2022
Firefighters join nurses in strike vote as 'perfect storm' drives action

Firefighters join nurses in strike vote as 'perfect storm' drives action

06 September 2022

A 'perfect storm' is causing the sweeping wave of industrial action, says an employment expert, as firefighters and nurses now face strike votes.


Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills

10 August 2022
Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills

Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills

10 August 2022

A new campaign aims to persuade one million people to stop paying their bills if energy prices aren't cut but charities are warning against joining.


Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday

08 August 2022
Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday

Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday

08 August 2022

Rail services are facing major disruption on a 'busy weekend', says the Rail Delivery Group, as train drivers gear-up for more strike action.


Warning for drivers of keyless cars

04 August 2022
Warning for drivers of keyless cars

Warning for drivers of keyless cars

04 August 2022

Drivers with keyless car entry systems are leaving themselves exposed to theft, say insurance experts, who say owners must do more to protect cars.


Supermarkets begin slashing petrol prices

03 August 2022
Supermarkets begin slashing petrol prices

Supermarkets begin slashing petrol prices

03 August 2022

The price of petrol and diesel is starting to drop at supermarkets but the RAC says bigger retailers could still do more for drivers.


Waitrose to scrap best before dates on 500 foods

01 August 2022
Waitrose to scrap best before dates on 500 foods

Waitrose to scrap best before dates on 500 foods

01 August 2022

With food prices continuing to rise, Waitrose has become the latest supermarket to announce it will scrap best before dates on hundreds of products.


When will I get my £400 energy bill payment?

30 July 2022
When will I get my £400 energy bill payment?

When will I get my £400 energy bill payment?

30 July 2022

More details have been released as to how households will get £400 to help with energy costs, but with bills trippling can it make a difference?


Energy bills could be £1,900 more by April and here's why

28 July 2022
Energy bills could be £1,900 more by April and here's why

Energy bills could be £1,900 more by April and here's why

28 July 2022

Gas and electric bills are facing astronomical rises according to warnings out today but why is it happening and what help is there for you?


Highway Code is updated with tougher punishments for drivers

28 July 2022
Highway Code is updated with tougher punishments for drivers

Highway Code is updated with tougher punishments for drivers

28 July 2022

The Highway Code has been updated to reflect the tougher punishments now in place for drivers who kill someone.


Everything you need to know about the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

26 July 2022
Everything you need to know about the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Everything you need to know about the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

26 July 2022

The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham begin this week - here's everything you need to know about the start of the event.


The Aquariids meteor shower is about to peak and here's how you can see it

25 July 2022
The Aquariids meteor shower is about to peak and here's how you can see it

The Aquariids meteor shower is about to peak and here's how you can see it

25 July 2022

The Delta Aquariids meteor shower is about to peak and here's where and when you might catch the best display.


Parents urged to keep kids active as school holidays start

25 July 2022
Parents urged to keep kids active as school holidays start

Parents urged to keep kids active as school holidays start

25 July 2022

Children's activity levels drop during the summer holidays, claim health officials, who are appealing to parents to keep kids moving from this week.


Airlines are told to cut summer disruption or face action

21 July 2022
Airlines are told to cut summer disruption or face action

Airlines are told to cut summer disruption or face action

21 July 2022

With the school holidays just days away, airlines have been issued with a strongly-worded warning about summer cancellations.


12 new Oxford dictionary entries but how many do you know?

20 July 2022
12 new Oxford dictionary entries but how many do you know?

12 new Oxford dictionary entries but how many do you know?

20 July 2022

The Oxford English Dictionary has undergone a 2022 summer update – how many of these new words and sayings do you recognise?


Dates to avoid travel chaos on as more national train strikes are planned

18 July 2022
Dates to avoid travel chaos on as more national train strikes are planned

Dates to avoid travel chaos on as more national train strikes are planned

18 July 2022

A summer of travel woes could be on the cards as more national train strikes are set for the coming weeks.


This is why you might see gritters in your street as heatwave continues

14 July 2022
This is why you might see gritters in your street as heatwave continues

This is why you might see gritters in your street as heatwave continues

14 July 2022

An amber warning for extreme heat is in place and temperatures could break all records so why are gritting teams now on standby?


'First £326 cost of living cash arrives this week, but will be gone in a month'

12 July 2022
'First £326 cost of living cash arrives this week, but will be gone in a month'

'First £326 cost of living cash arrives this week, but will be gone in a month'

12 July 2022

Eight million homes will get an extra £326 this week to help with the cost of living but many will struggle to make it last five weeks says a charity.


9 strange rules and laws from around the world

08 July 2022
9 strange rules and laws from around the world

9 strange rules and laws from around the world

08 July 2022

As visitors to one Italian resort are banned from wearing swimwear on the streets we look at some other unusual rules in place across the globe.


Scorching 30C temperatures forecast for South Warwickshire

04 July 2022
Scorching 30C temperatures forecast for South Warwickshire

Scorching 30C temperatures forecast for South Warwickshire

04 July 2022

High pressure is going to bring very hot dry weather over the next week with some forecasts warning of the potential for another heatwave.


Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

04 July 2022
Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

04 July 2022

Millions of workers are expected to see their take-home pay increase from this month thanks to changes to National Insurance contributions.


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