A major incident has been declared by Birmingham City Council due to the ongoing bin strike, which has left 17,000 tonnes of waste on the streets. The declaration allows the authority to increase its street cleaning operation and fly-tipping removal by bringing in extra vehicles and crews. The strike has been ongoing since March 11 over pay and job security concerns.

MP Alex Mayer has called for a "major overhaul" of daylight saving time, suggesting a return to the system used during World War II, known as "Churchill Time", which would save £485m in electricity bills and reduce carbon emissions by 400,000 tonnes. The clocks currently spring forward an hour on the last Sunday of March, marking the start of British Summer Time, but Mayer wants to revert back to a single time zone. This idea has been proposed before, including a three-year trial period that failed in 2012. Critics have raised concerns about the impact on road accidents, outdoor workers, and health and sleep patterns, while proponents argue it could reduce evening accidents and boost high streets.

Thames Water has faced criticism for its response to a sewage spill in Woking, Surrey. The company confirmed that waste water leaked into Rive Ditch, a public park stream, due to damage from tree roots and tarmac on March 12. However, no signage was put up to warn walkers of the contamination, prompting concerns about public health. Local residents are worried, especially those with young children, as the polluted waterway is "appalling" and could contaminate nearby flood ponds and the River Wey if not contained.