Customer News

• UK annual house price growth picked up to 2.2% in March, from 1.0% in February
• Northern Ireland best performing area in Q1 2026, with prices up 9.5% year-on-year
• Outer South East weakest performing region, with prices down 0.7% compared with Q1 2025

People struggling to heat their homes in Wales are to receive extra financial support as the conflict in the Middle East continues to push up global fuel prices.

Industrial units capable of housing up to 150 jobs will be built in in Rhondda Cynon Taf following the sale of a plot of land by Welsh Government.

A joint review of Non-Crime Hate Incidents (NCHI) by the College of Policing and the National Police Chiefs' Council is being published next week. The current system will go and be replaced with a new approach to keep individuals and communities safe while making clear that lawful free speech is not a police matter. 

Transport for Wales (TfW) has confirmed additional rail services to support fans travelling from North Wales to the JD Welsh Cup Final between Caernarfon Town and Flint Town United.

Station to close from 11 May until end of September so that platforms can be replaced and safety enhancements carried out.

Zoonotic infections are diseases passed from animals to humans. They remain a significant public health risk in Scotland, particularly during spring and summer months.

Six of Gloucestershire’s seven councils have written jointly to Government, outlining a shared ambition for the county to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) as part of its long-term devolution pathway.

While most trains will operate as normal over the Easter weekend, essential engineering work will take place in Sussex and in south London. 

How a dynamic schools programme blending physical activity, technology and life skills is helping young people expand their ambitions – and driving ‘Edutainer’ Judy Murray

• Deadline for registering to vote in May's local election is now only three weeks away
• The deadline for applying for a postal vote is 21 April

When endorsing applications, employers confirm if a worker is working as a manager, supervisor, practitioner or support worker based on the role they are carrying out. This determines the qualification requirements for registration.

TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched a free children’s activity book onboard its services, as new research shows a quarter (25 per cent) of young passengers find train journeys more exciting than travelling by car, bus or boat. 

Six of Gloucestershire’s seven councils have written jointly to Government, outlining a shared ambition for the county to join the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) as part of its long-term devolution pathway.

Network Rail will carry out a package of major improvement work on the East Coast Main Line between York and Northallerton during May, supporting a more reliable and resilient railway.

Trains have resumed on the North Devon line following Network Rail’s eight-day track renewal in the Crediton area.

How the nationwide scheme is turning local teams into engines of economic relief, regional investment and long-term opportunity

Around 11% of UK adults are out of contract with their current provider and are yet to switch to a new deal – meaning they could be paying higher rates.

• Southeastern passenger App scoops prestigious Transport Ticketing industry award
• Transport Ticketing recognises the App under the ‘Best Passenger Experience Initiative’ category
• The award recognises that the Southeastern App has revolutionised passengers’ experience and delivered meaningful benefits
• App includes several industry-leading enhancements, including journey tracking and integrated accessibility booking

If you or your staff are looking to gain a qualification as part of your SSSC registration, it's important to make sure you choose the right one.