Olivia Sheed

2 weeks ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Olivia Sheed

As we head into April, spring has most definitely sprung. But, as a quarter of the population knows, as the temperatures go up, so to the pollen counts. Met Office predictions show that pollen levels are soaring over the weekend. The increase will last from Friday throughout the weekend until Sunday, meaning a weekend of discomfort for hay fever sufferers. However, an increase in pollen also means an increased risk for drivers.

2 weeks ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Olivia Sheed

Motoring group the AA predicts that over 19 million people will travel on Britain's roads this Good Friday. It also forecasted 18.5 million travellers on Easter Saturday and 18.2 million on both Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Many Brits take advantage of the extra bank holiday time off every Spring, and use the extra days to maximise time off work.

2 weeks ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Olivia Sheed

A report has been released by the Culture, Media and Sports Committee (CMS) that urged the government to ramp up support measures for the UK’s drama sector while safeguarding the creation of distinctly British content, with tax breaks also among the recommendations put forward. Released on Thursday, April 10, the report said that "Tax breaks and a streamer levy should be on the table" as a matter of urgency.

2 weeks ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Olivia Sheed

Nationwide building society issued a big update on their "big thank you", and have confirmed the dates that millions will be given free cash. The initiative was introduced after the building society completed the purchase of Virgin Money in October 2024, and thanked Nationwide members for helping make it happen. Their thank you isn't just words though.

2 weeks ago | chroniclelive.co.uk | Olivia Sheed

A major petition is reaching a milestone number, with tens of thousands calling for fairer benefits for pensioners. The petition was launched in January of this year, with thousands of signatures coming from frustrated people in the North East. It calls for a standardised age qualification for free bus travel across the UK. England is the only authority to tie the qualification to the state pension, while Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland all hand out travel passes to those 60 and above.