Outlook Coventry: GCSE Success, HMRC Tax Reforms & Spain’s Solar Eclipse (26 August 2026)

Website : https://talkingnewspaper.org.uk/podcast/coventry-talking-newspaper Welcome to Outlook, Coventry’s local talking newspaper, recorded on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Presented by Peter , alongside news readers Elaine and Peter, and co-host Hugh. In this episode: Coventry GCSE Celebration: Local secondary schools—including Caludon Castle, Ash Green, Pattison, Cardinal Wiseman, and West Coventry Academy—report notable improvements in English and Maths top grades. Economic & Business News: The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce addresses rising business costs and flatlining unemployment rates. Plus, analysis on rising UK inflation figures and state pension age reviews. HMRC Tax Proposals: Discussion on proposed criminal sanctions for "reckless" tax return errors. Coventry Community Projects: Construction begins on a new 50-home supported housing scheme at Feasman Avenue (replacing Frank Walsh House). Coventry University Art Society students paint wellness murals for Chase Avenue Police Station. ARMAC Group and Hill Group transform community gardens at Broad Street Adult Education Center. Culture & Events: The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum opens its major Curious Creatures, Stones, and Bones exhibition, featuring the 4.67-billion-year-old Barwell meteorite and a Vanessa Bell oil painting. Highlights from Broadgate's annual Sportsfest and upcoming Bands in the Park events at War Memorial Park. Special Feature: Co-host Hugh shares his experience witnessing the total solar eclipse in northern Spain