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Lidl GB has announced its latest investment into pay, which will see its 26,000 hourly-paid colleagues receive the highest rates of pay in the sector. From 1st March, the discounter’s entry level rates will increase from £11.40 to £12.00 outside of the M25, rising to £13.00 with length of service. Meanwhile, those working within the […]
Half (51%) of drivers still feel unsure whether changes to the Highway Code – made two years ago today – have made the roads safer for pedestrians, RAC research shows.* One of the most notable changes advises drivers turning into or out of a junction to give way to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders who […]
The RAC is calling on the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after new research found 85% of those affected believe the problem is getting worse.* An RAC survey of 2,000 drivers found a huge nine-in-10 (89%) think at least some headlights on cars on the road today are […]
Police have arrested a man after a number of social media posts were reported to us yesterday. The 58-year-old was held in the Rowley Regis area this afternoon on suspicion of malicious communications and is being held in custody for questioning. With the current situation in Israel and Gaza, Police continue to work with partners […]
Blue Cross pet charity is calling on Defra to release information and access to the ‘exemption portal’ following its announcement of plans to ban XL bully type dogs by the end of the year. Owners have been given just 12 weeks to register their dogs and secure an exemption certificate, but the Government has failed […]
Everyone knows a car breakdown can mean a nasty repair bill, but new data from the RAC reveals that it’s not always a head gasket or a catastrophic engine failure that can cost you hundreds of pounds. Strangely, it can sometimes be very small creatures that cause very big problems. In fact, the RAC has […]
New Rightmove analysis ahead of the festive period reveals that the number of homes being listed by estate agents on Boxing Day has nearly tripled (+173%) since pre-pandemic 2019 Last year, a record number of new sellers came to market on Boxing Day, 46% higher than 2021 New research from the UK’s biggest property website […]
Older homeowners staying in properties that are larger than they need is creating a ‘domino effect’ of short supply when it comes to starter and family-sized homes in the UK, according to new research from Zoopla. Nine in ten homeowners over 65s live alone or just with their partner A survey of 2,000 UK homeowners […]
Lidl GB has announced major changes to labelling on its yoghurt and fresh milk* ranges, in a move that will help customers reduce food waste at home. Customers will spot the change on milk this month, while yoghurt will be implemented from early 2024. Scrapping ‘Use By’ dates in favour of ‘Best Before’, the discounter […]
Only 3% of new cars on sale in the UK today come with any form of spare wheel as standard, increasing the number of breakdowns where drivers need help in the event of a unrepairable flat tyre, new analysis by driving services company the RAC has found.* After reviewing equipment lists of more than 300 […]
