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Three Rivers District Council: Local Plan Holding Direction letter

Local Plan Holding Direction: letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, to Three Rivers District Council. HM GovernmentSource

Cornwall firm illegally stored waste including animal blood

Roger and Angela Smith were found guilty of unpermitted storage and disposal of waste and now must repay £600,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act. HM GovernmentSource

Landscaping boss ignored director ban and racked up £300,000 in unpaid tax across two companies

Director banned for 12 years HM GovernmentSource

UK and US sign Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals

The UK and US signed a Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals in Washington DC on 4 February. HM GovernmentSource

Report of the Cranston Inquiry

The final report has considered lessons learnt from the 24 November 2021 Channel tragedy and has provided 18 recommendations to government. HM GovernmentSource

Environment Agency shuts down Yorkshire illegal waste site

Court order blocks access to land near Skipton to prevent dumping of illegal waste. HM GovernmentSource

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as inflation concerns persist

Bank indicates anti-inflation measures in Rachel Reeves’s budget likely to pave way for rate cuts in months ahead Business live – latest updates UK inflation rises for first time in five months to 3.4% in December Bank of England policymakers have left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, but

Why Gym Memberships Are Nearly Impossible to Cancel This Month

Image source: Shutterstock.com If you’ve ever tried to cancel a gym membership in the early months of the year, you already know the emotional journey. You walk in confident, ready to reclaim your budget and your Saturdays. You walk out confused, slightly sweaty (and not from exercise), and

Mechanics Say Ignoring These 5 Engine Sounds Could Total Your Car

Image Source: Shutterstock Your car talks to you, whether you realize it or not. As a former mechanic, I’ve learned how to communicate with vehicles over the years. But your ride doesn’t use words. It communicates through sounds. When something is wrong, it often starts with a noise

3 Car Brands That Are Struggling With Reliability in 2026

Nobody wants to buy a new car and wind up spending their weekends at the mechanic. Some carmakers have started falling short of consumer expectations in 2026. With prices at an all-time high (and repair costs climbing with them), reliability is a must-have. Consumer Reports and J.D. Power have

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