WEU News Articles

A Brief History of Dredging in England Dredging—the removal of sediment and debris from waterways—has been essential to civilisation and maritime economies for millennia. From ancient manual tec...

England is running out of water and with it the illusion that privatised utility systems can serve the public good. What began in 1989 as an experiment in market-led efficiency has deteriorated int...

UK inflation jumped to 3.5% in April 2025, the highest rate in over a year, driven by steep hikes in household bills and regulatory changes. This marks a sharp rise from 2.6% in March, and it’s bei...

Once the beating heart of local communities, England’s high streets have long symbolised more than just places to shop; they have been hubs of employment, social connection and community involvemen...

Crossbow Attack in Leeds Two women were badly hurt in an attack using a crossbow and a gun in Leeds. A 38-year-old man, who injured himself during the incident, has been arrested. Police confirm no...

As inflation shows signs of retreating and discussions about wages rising intensify, workers are finally being told what they’ve waited years to hear: their pay is going further. However, a closer ...

Gatwick Named Worst UK Airport for Delays (Again) Gatwick Airport was the worst in the UK for flight delays in 2024, recording an average departure delay of 23.6 minutes. While this represents a sl...

The steel industry was once a symbol of industrial might and national pride—the beating heart of Britain’s Industrial Revolution. At its peak, the UK was the world’s fifth-largest steel producer, w...

In a dramatic turn of events, the UK government has taken control of the Chinese-owned British Steel plant in Scunthorpe. The emergency measure, approved in a rare Saturday sitting of Parliament, w...

Birmingham is in the grip of a worsening waste collection crisis, with a reported 17,000 tonnes of rubbish piling up as bin workers continue strike action that began in January 2025. What’s the D...