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Latest polls point to a rout for Labour and the Tories with Reform making gains in local elections.
The author argues local councils are constrained by central funding, shaping what they can or cannot do.
Reform’s street-wide energy bill promise in Wigan is criticized for missing residents and appearing unrealistic.
The piece endorses tactical voting based on local neighbor knowledge rather than national party lines.
Zoe Williams highlights the risk of a reform-led council on local issues like DEI hiring and budget management.
The author references psephologist John Curtice and Best for Britain to contextualize issues and hopes for EU rejoinment.
The piece frames local elections as a local-neighborhood decision rather than a national referendum.
The article underscores that the Greens may gain if Labour’s vote collapses in certain areas.
The author commends Keir Starmer for trying to sway perception of the Reform threat.

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UK residents traveling to France with pets must use an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) from April 22, 2026.
The change aims to ensure pet movement is tied to habitual residence in the EU.
UK residents may face travel checks and potential questions at border controls and with transport providers.
UK has no changes to GB entry requirements, but EU rules may affect UK residents' travel documents.
The UK government’s APHA issued a briefing note about the rule change dated April 17, 2026.
EU regulation January 2026 clarifies that EU pet passports must be issued where the owner resides habitually.
The article highlights potential cost increases for UK residents traveling with pets due to AHC requirements.
The Connexion is seeking clarification from EC on whether pre-April 2026 passports remain valid.
The article notes possible future UK-EU harmonisation on plant and animal health, potentially allowing UK pet passports again.
The piece stresses readers should obtain an AHC to avoid potential travel delays or being turned away.

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UK to move legacy wind and solar farms to fixed-price electricity contracts to reduce price shocks.
The shift aims to delink electricity prices from gas prices and lower bills.
The plan could save billions annually by stabilizing market prices for renewables.
The measure covers legacy generators that receive subsidies above market price.
Officials frame the move as part of a broader push to energy security and affordability.
The plan aligns with earlier proposals from energy analysts and policy discussions.
The UK generates about 30% of its electricity from gas plants, influencing market prices.
Fixed-price contracts are similar to deals used by low-carbon projects since 2017.
The policy could shield consumers from winter price spikes.
The plan includes measures to accelerate clean energy rollout.

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world4h ago

From tomorrow, Great Britain residents must use an Animal Health Certificate to travel with pets to the EU.
UK residents must obtain an Animal Health Certificate instead of an EU passport for travel with dogs, cats, or ferrets.
The change applies to EU passports issued in any EU country or Northern Ireland, with GB residents affected from 22 April 2026.
Northern Ireland residents may still use EU pet passports when travelling with their pets.
Vets advise booking early to arrange the AHC and to check rules for each destination, which may change.
The article notes related travel implications and airline policies for traveling with pets.
GOV.UK confirms the 22 April cutoff and the EU entry restrictions for GB pet owners.
UK residents can only use a pet passport if they live in Northern Ireland.
The report mentions airline policies on pet travel and cabin arrangements.
Travel experts warn about potential travel disruptions due to new EU entry rules.

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