UK house price growth picks up in March
Tuesday 31 Mar 2026

UK house price growth picks up in March


  • 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
Nationwide HPI News
Nationwide to launch new Fixed Rate ISAs and Increase rates
Tuesday 31 Mar 2026

Nationwide to launch new Fixed Rate ISAs and Increase rates


Nationwide Building Society Media Centre
Thousands of Welsh households to get help with oil and LPG heating costs
Tuesday 31 Mar 2026

Thousands of Welsh households to get help with oil and LPG heating costs


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.

Welsh Government News
Industrial units for up to 150 jobs to be built in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Tuesday 31 Mar 2026

Industrial units for up to 150 jobs to be built in Rhondda Cynon Taf


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.

Welsh Government News
Major reforms for police hate incident recording
Tuesday 31 Mar 2026

Major reforms for police hate incident recording


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. 

College of Policing
Extra rail services announced for JD Welsh Cup Final
Monday 30 Mar 2026

Extra rail services announced for JD Welsh Cup Final


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.

Transport For Wales News
Network Rail and South Western Railway carrying out £6 million upgrade for Berrylands station in south west London
Monday 30 Mar 2026

Network Rail and South Western Railway carrying out £6 million upgrade for Berrylands station in south west London


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

Network Rail Media Centre
Staying safe outdoors - farm visits and tick awareness
Monday 30 Mar 2026

Staying safe outdoors - farm visits and tick awareness


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

Public Health Scotland News
Gloucestershire councils set sights on future membership of the West of England Combined Authority
Monday 30 Mar 2026

Gloucestershire councils set sights on future membership of the West of England Combined Authority


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.

Forest of Dean District Council News
EASTER WEEKEND: Railway open for business but passengers are advised to check before they travel in parts of Sussex and South London
Monday 30 Mar 2026

EASTER WEEKEND: Railway open for business but passengers are advised to check before they travel in parts of Sussex and South London


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

Network Rail Media Centre
A generation powered by possibility: Behind the scenes of E.ON Next’s latest Kids in Sport Day
Monday 30 Mar 2026

A generation powered by possibility: Behind the scenes of E.ON Next’s latest Kids in Sport Day


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

E.ON News
Just Three Weeks Left to Register to Vote in May’s Local Election and By-Election
Monday 30 Mar 2026

Just Three Weeks Left to Register to Vote in May’s Local Election and By-Election


  • 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
Reading Borough Council News
Job role levels - getting it right
Monday 30 Mar 2026

Job role levels - getting it right


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.

Scottish Social Services News
All aboard: Free educational activity book launched for children on TPE services
Monday 30 Mar 2026

All aboard: Free educational activity book launched for children on TPE services


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. 

TransPennine Express News
Gloucestershire councils set sights on future membership of the West of England Combined Authority
Monday 30 Mar 2026

Gloucestershire councils set sights on future membership of the West of England Combined Authority


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.

Cotswold District Council News
Major rail improvement work between York and Northallerton on both May bank holiday weekends
Monday 30 Mar 2026

Major rail improvement work between York and Northallerton on both May bank holiday weekends


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.

Network Rail Media Centre
Train services resume between Exeter and Barnstaple following eight days of track renewal work
Monday 30 Mar 2026

Train services resume between Exeter and Barnstaple following eight days of track renewal work


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

Network Rail Media Centre
The Greener Game: delivering for policy, not just grassroots football
Monday 30 Mar 2026

The Greener Game: delivering for policy, not just grassroots football


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

E.ON News
The simple broadband error that could be costing customers up to £118 million every month - and how to fix it
Monday 30 Mar 2026

The simple broadband error that could be costing customers up to £118 million every month - and how to fix it


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.

GoCompare News
Southeastern and OnTrack Retail win 'Best Passenger Experience' at Transport Times Awards
Monday 30 Mar 2026

Southeastern and OnTrack Retail win 'Best Passenger Experience' at Transport Times Awards


  • 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
Southeastern Media Centre
Choosing the right qualification: what workers and employers need to know
Monday 30 Mar 2026

Choosing the right qualification: what workers and employers need to know


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.

Scottish Social Services News