HMRC advises festive workers to check they’re being paid correctly
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding temporary seasonal workers, short-term contract staff and students to know their rights. It says seasonal workers
Jobs
People
Finance
Viewpoint
World Affairs
How has the Afghan economy performed since the fall of Kabul in 2021?
In 2021, much of the world watched in horror as Afghanistan slowly fell to the Taliban, with Kabul eventually falling in mid-August. Immediate
Politics
World Affairs
What has Trump meant for international relations so far?
There’s no denial that Trump’s second presidency has shaken up international relations more than any other US president in recent times. But to
Defence
Politics
World Affairs
Senior officer killed in Moscow blast
A senior Russian general has been killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow, underscoring the continued vulnerability of high-ranking military figures nearly
Shropshire
Canal collapse triggers major incident in Whitchurch
A major incident was declared in the early hours of Monday morning after a dramatic structural failure along a canal in Whitchurch, leaving
Politics
Reform UK wins first Scottish seat
Reform UK has won their first seat in Scotland following the Whitburn and Blackburn by-election for West Lothian Council. SNP come second The
Development
Tamworth
Heritage specialists appointed to restore historic Tamworth buildings
Tamworth’s ambition to revive its historic heart has taken a decisive step forward with the appointment of BSN Group Construction to restore three
Politics
MPs to debate snap general election in January
MPs are set to debate an early snap general election after a parliamentary petition calling for an immediate vote surpassed one million signatures
Birmingham
Development
Deal signed to deliver 65 new affordable homes in Northfield
A major step towards easing Birmingham’s housing pressures has been secured with a new agreement paving the way for 65 affordable homes on
Finance
Transport
Proposed electric car charge
The Chancellor is set to announce a new pay-per-mile tax regime for electric vehicle drivers. Under the scheme EV drivers could be charged