Birmingham 2026 School Holiday Dates Announced
Plan your family year with the complete Birmingham school holiday calendar for 2026. Key dates for half terms, Easter, and the summer break revealed to help you book travel and childcare early.
Plan your family year with the complete Birmingham school holiday calendar for 2026. Key dates for half terms, Easter, and the summer break revealed to help you book travel and childcare early.
The DWP confirms all state benefits, including Universal Credit and the State Pension, will be paid on usual days in February with no bank holiday disruptions. Full list of 14 affected payments inside.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism as MPs warn her plan to slash the ISA allowance to £12,000 may fail to boost stock market investment and penalise cautious savers. Read the full analysis.
BTS have announced their massive 2026-2027 World Tour, including two London dates. Get all the details on presale codes, ticket prices, and the full list of global concert dates here.
The Strictly Come Dancing Live tour kicks off in Birmingham on January 23. Meet the celebrity line-up, judges and see the full list of UK arena dates for 2026.
Discover Berkshire's packed February 2026 half-term programme. From lambing and LEGO builds to rainforest tours and holiday clubs, plan your family adventures now.
Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10 reveal their debut 'Introducing!' tour for 2026. Get dates, venues, and how to secure tickets for the intimate UK and Ireland shows.
Discover Birmingham's highest-rated Indian and Nepalese restaurants for 2026, from Michelin-starred fine dining to beloved local takeaways. Find your new favourite curry spot today.
The Met Office has identified 25 days when snow could hit parts of the UK from mid-January to early February. Find out the forecast details and which regions are most at risk.
Discover 12 fantastic free events and activities in Birmingham for 2026. From light festivals to heritage weeks, enjoy the city without spending a penny. Plan your year now!
NEU members at Arthur Terry Learning Partnership confirm nine days of strike action in January 2026, affecting 20 schools. Parents warned of disruption and possible closures.
NS&I has launched new issues of its fixed-term British Savings Bonds with reduced interest rates. Find out the new rates for 1 to 5-year terms and what it means for your savings.
The Met Office has pinpointed nine days in January when snow is most likely to hit England. Discover the forecast dates and prepare for the cold snap.
Plan your year with the complete list of eight official bank holidays in England for 2026. Discover the dates and how new holidays are declared.
Individuals with 19 specific long-term health conditions, including mental health issues and chronic pain, could be eligible for up to £812 monthly from DWP's Personal Independence Payment. Learn how to apply.
Your National Insurance number's final two digits determine when your DWP state pension arrives in January. Learn your payment day and key pension facts.
The 2026 UK bank holiday dates are out. Discover why England and Wales have the fewest days off and the long summer gap causing public frustration.
Step back 65 years to 1960 Birmingham. See the new Nechells flats, the Onion Fair, Longbridge works & a city on the cusp of change. Explore 30 nostalgic images.
Discover the hidden gems of Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, from award-winning food and historic pubs to fascinating museums and green spaces. Plan your visit today.
Take a nostalgic trip back to Birmingham in the 1990s with 56 retro photographs. See the Superprix, the legendary Que Club, and the city's vibrant streets. Explore the gallery now.
A Slough volunteer group, Living in Harmony, provides free holistic support for managing long-term conditions. Join their community sessions focusing on mind, body, and spirit. Call 07846312831 for details.
A look back at Birmingham's turbulent second half of 2025, from the unresolved bin strike and political infighting to divisive flag displays and a landmark new stadium plan.
Birmingham's 2026 theatre lineup is packed with hits like Mamma Mia!, SIX, and Mrs Doubtfire. Discover dates, venues, and how to get tickets for these spectacular shows.
Thousands of UK state pensioners on the basic rate will receive their £706 payment early this week. The DWP confirms revised dates due to the New Year's Day bank holiday.
A new DWP scheme to train 5,000 SME managers to support sick employees has been branded 'spin politics' by business leaders, who say it fails to address the scale of 2.8 million long-term sick. Read the full analysis.
A new government scheme offering free occupational health training to 5,000 line managers has been criticised as inadequate to tackle the UK's 2.8 million long-term sick. Read the full analysis.
The DWP is rolling out free occupational health training for 5,000 line managers to help small businesses support staff and reduce long-term sickness absences. Read the full story.
The DWP confirms earlier payments for State Pension, Attendance Allowance & Pension Credit due between 24 Dec 2025 & 2 Jan 2026. Check if you're affected and what to do if payment is late.
The DWP confirms earlier State Pension payments over the festive period. Some pensioners could receive £705 next Wednesday. Check if you're affected.
The DWP has announced adjusted payment dates for benefits and State Pension over the 2025/2026 festive period due to bank holidays. Find out how to plan your finances.