Building connections: Luke Ellis on bringing power to the people
Friday 1 May 2026

Building connections: Luke Ellis on bringing power to the people


The latest in our series of profiles highlighting some of the people across E.ON shaping the company’s future. Luke Ellis, Director of E.ON Utility Solutions, shares his journey in building change and helping transform power stations, street lighting and networks.

E.ON News
Filmmakers bring rail safety to classrooms across the South East
Friday 1 May 2026

Filmmakers bring rail safety to classrooms across the South East


  • Big-screen special effects experts lend their cutting-edge skills to help teach the South East schoolchildren about rail safety
  • Each week, 77 children put themselves at risk of harm on Britain’s railway
  • Schools are getting innovative new hard-hitting films ahead of rail safety becoming a compulsory part of the national curriculum later this year.
Network Rail Media Centre
House price growth remained resilient in April
Friday 1 May 2026

House price growth remained resilient in April


  • UK annual house price growth picked up to 3.0% in April, from 2.2% in March
  • House prices were up 0.4% month on month
Nationwide HPI News
Green spaces granted additional protection
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

Green spaces granted additional protection


Three green spaces in Dudley borough are receiving enhanced protections to help retain them for future generations.

Dudley Council News
“We’re working on a knife edge”: Cotswold businesses warn of mounting pressures as Council calls for Government action
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

“We’re working on a knife edge”: Cotswold businesses warn of mounting pressures as Council calls for Government action


Cotswold District Council has warned that businesses are facing “increasingly severe difficulties” due to rising costs, economic uncertainty and increased taxation, with some town centres already seeing rising vacancy rates. 

Cotswold District Council News
New Council Leader to be elected at AGM
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

New Council Leader to be elected at AGM


Pembrokeshire County Council will have a new Leader following the Annual General Meeting of Council to be held on Friday, May 15th.

PembrokeshireCC News
Pet owners could be paying THOUSANDS more to take pets abroad under new rules
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

Pet owners could be paying THOUSANDS more to take pets abroad under new rules


An animal health certificate (AHC) is now required for every EU trip, and could cost more than £3,500 over a pet’s lifetime 

GoCompare News
Filmmakers bring rail safety to classrooms across the South West
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

Filmmakers bring rail safety to classrooms across the South West


  • Big-screen special effects experts lend their cutting-edge skills to help teach the South West schoolchildren about rail safety
  • Each week, 77 children put themselves at risk of harm on Britain’s railway
  • Schools are getting innovative new hard-hitting films ahead of rail safety becoming a compulsory part of the national curriculum later this year.
Network Rail Media Centre
Arriva concludes acquisition of majority share in La Linea Spa
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

Arriva concludes acquisition of majority share in La Linea Spa


  • Transaction concludes today, following signing on April 24, 2026.
  • Arriva Group now owns 80 per cent of La Linea Spa with a future option on the remaining 20 per cent.
  • Deal includes three depots and acquisition of Martinibus.
Arriva PLC
Great Western Railway and Network Rail bring management of London Paddington under single leadership team
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

Great Western Railway and Network Rail bring management of London Paddington under single leadership team


Great Western Railway and Network Rail Western are bringing the leadership of the flagship London Paddington station under a single team as part of a series of moves designed to bring track and train closer together for the benefit of customers.

GWR News
All aboard for the Premier League: Avanti West Coast marks Coventry City’s promotion
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

All aboard for the Premier League: Avanti West Coast marks Coventry City’s promotion


'Sky Blue Champion' service to transport Coventry City fans to Watford for final game of season

Avanti West Coast News
Public issued stark reminder that there are ‘no second chances’ when using rail level crossings dangerously
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

Public issued stark reminder that there are ‘no second chances’ when using rail level crossings dangerously


Trains on the East Coast Main Line travel at some of the highest speeds anywhere on Britain’s railway. New campaign No Second Chances is delivering a vital reminder of the cost of distraction at level crossings. 

Network Rail Media Centre
TransPennine Express introduces new meeting points at stations to transform accessible journeys
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

TransPennine Express introduces new meeting points at stations to transform accessible journeys


TransPennine Express (TPE) is helping customers start their journeys with greater confidence by introducing new Passenger Assistance meeting points at stations across its network.

TransPennine Express News
New cinema style films warn Scottish pupils of rail dangers
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

New cinema style films warn Scottish pupils of rail dangers


Film industry experts, who have worked on major productions like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, have helped develop a new series of rail safety films to be shown in Scottish schools.

Network Rail Media Centre
Passengers urged to plan ahead for three-day Cross City line closure during HS2 viaduct work
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

Passengers urged to plan ahead for three-day Cross City line closure during HS2 viaduct work


The Cross City line between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley will close for three days in May while a HS2 viaduct is installed near the new Curzon Street station.

Network Rail Media Centre
Tenby Pedestrianisation: Access permit applications to open
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

Tenby Pedestrianisation: Access permit applications to open


Pembrokeshire County Council is once again preparing for the annual Tenby Pedestrianisation scheme.

PembrokeshireCC News
Southeastern first in UK to automate real-time timetable change updates for every train
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

Southeastern first in UK to automate real-time timetable change updates for every train


  • Southeastern introduces automated system to deliver station-by-station, train-by-train planned timetable change information 
  • New technology gives customers better and more timely access to information
  • System to be made available to other train operating companies across the network 
Southeastern Media Centre
E.ON’s Kirin Kalsi recognised in UK GC Powerlist Hall of Fame
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

E.ON’s Kirin Kalsi recognised in UK GC Powerlist Hall of Fame


Kirin Kalsi, Director of Legal, Compliance and Data Protection at E.ON, has been named among the UK’s most influential in-house legal leaders, earning a place in the prestigious GC Powerlist UK: Hall of Fame.

E.ON News
New data reveals surprising cars that are the UK’s cheapest to insure
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

New data reveals surprising cars that are the UK’s cheapest to insure


Including classic models and sports cars, with cover for the cheapest car costing just £83 on average

GoCompare News
Siemens brings together East Midlands leaders to unlock talent in the area
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

Siemens brings together East Midlands leaders to unlock talent in the area


  • 20 business leaders joined forces to champion apprenticeships, skills and investment in the East Midlands
  • Siemens has 158 apprentices currently enrolled in it's 2026 Entry Level Talent programme 
Siemens News and Information
Film‑makers bring rail safety to the classroom
Thursday 30 Apr 2026

Film‑makers bring rail safety to the classroom


  • Big-screen special effects experts lend their cutting-edge skills to help teach school children about rail safety
  • Each week, 77 children put themselves at risk of harm on Britain’s railway
  • Schools are getting innovative new hard-hitting films ahead of rail safety becoming a compulsory part of the national curriculum later this year.
Network Rail Media Centre