Travellers are facing another hit to holiday budgets as airlines across Europe and beyond pass on the sharp rise in jet fuel costs with higher ticket prices. The latest increases come after jet fuel prices jumped shar...
Vulnerable households in England will soon have more breathing space to pay their council tax bills under sweeping reforms announced this week by the government. The changes, revealed on April 15 2026 by the Ministry of...
After more than a century and a half, the golden eagle, one of England’s most majestic and long-lost birds of prey could soon soar again over the country’s northern landscapes. Once common in Shakespeare’s time, the gol...
Skywatchers in the UK will get their first major meteor shower of 2026 this month, as the Lyrids return. While not the most active shower of the year, the Lyrids can still produce bright, fast meteors and the occasional...
Millions of passengers across England are set to benefit from simpler, more affordable and better-integrated journeys, as the UK Government launches its new Better Connected national transport strategy. The in...
Households across England are being urged to get ready for a major shake-up in bin collections as the government’s Simpler Recycling rules come into force on 31 March 2026. Under the new system, councils will move towar...
Last week’s sunny 21C highs will soon be a distant memory, as Arctic air sweeps across the UK from tomorrow, delivering a sharp return to winter. UK snow maps are signalling a 480-mile blizzard set to sweep from t...
The UK government has announced that the application fee for an online passport is set to rise to over £100 for the first time this April. This change will see passport application fees increase by 8%. Passport fees inc...
Starting April 1, 2026, National Rail is implementing stricter refund rules for several popular ticket types, potentially affecting millions of commuters and travellers across the UK. This update tightens the window fo...
The UK government is set to roll out a new employment scheme offering grants to companies that take on unemployed young people, in a bid to tackle stubbornly high youth joblessness and kickstart careers stalled by econo...
