Lloyds Bank £116m Halifax office refurbishment complete
Lloyds Banking Group has finished a major £116 million refurbishment of its Halifax office, creating a modern workspace for 3,500 people and boosting local talent. Read the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group has finished a major £116 million refurbishment of its Halifax office, creating a modern workspace for 3,500 people and boosting local talent. Read the full story.
Halifax announces 14 further branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham Bearwood. Over 100 Lloyds Banking Group sites will have shut by end of 2025 as customers move online.
Lloyds Banking Group will close 71 Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland branches in 2026 due to online banking shift. See the full list of affected locations.
Lloyds Banking Group is closing 55 Lloyds and Halifax branches, impacting local access to cash. See the full list of locations and dates for 2025.
Lloyds Banking Group confirms 44 Lloyds Bank and Halifax branch closures across the UK in 2026. Find out if your local branch is affected and what alternative banking support is available.
Halifax has explained its refund process after a customer in Guatemala was left £112 out of pocket from a failed ATM withdrawal. Learn how to dispute a transaction.
Dozens of UK bank branches are set to close in early 2025, impacting NatWest, Santander, Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland customers. See the full list of affected locations.
Dobbies Garden Centre in Moreton Park, Shropshire, has completed a major refurbishment just in time for Christmas, featuring a new coffee shop, expanded restaurant, and revamped play area.
UK house prices saw zero growth in November, with annual growth slowing to 0.7%. The average property now costs £299,892. Experts see a window for first-time buyers.
More than 500 bank branches have disappeared from British high streets in 2025. See the full list of closures and check your area with our interactive map.
Solihull Council grants listed building consent for a major refurbishment of the Grade II listed Mason Arms pub, a High Street landmark with origins in the 1700s. Read the full details.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 44 branch closures for 2026 as customers move online. Find the full list and see what support will be available for affected communities.
Halifax announces 14 bank branch closures across the UK in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Birmingham's Bearwood branch among those shutting. Full list inside.
Metrocentre Partnership reveals plans for The Crescent, a new independent retail destination following a £70m refinance deal. Transformation begins early 2026.
Santander, Lloyds and Halifax customers face branch closures as over a dozen locations shut in November. Discover the impact on local communities and access to cash.
Asda reopens its Harrogate store after a £2 million upgrade, featuring wider aisles and clearer signage just in time for Christmas. Discover the changes making shopping easier.
A Birmingham office worker claims men and women have been separated at work, with one female employee allegedly sacked after complaining. Is this legal in the UK?
Black Friday 2025 offers massive discounts on home office gear. Save on standing desks, Nespresso machines, ergonomic chairs, and heaters from Amazon, Argos, and more. Upgrade your workspace today!
The Met Office has released its festive forecast. Discover the likelihood of a white Christmas in 2025 and the expected weather patterns across the UK.
HSBC, Halifax and TSB customers urged to switch banks by November 27 for cash incentives up to £400. Act now to secure your banking bonus.
Andy Burnham's £1bn Good Growth Fund is set to unlock prime office space in Manchester, addressing a critical shortage and boosting the local economy from 2028. Discover the impact.
A Birmingham house is up for auction with a guide price of just £1. The Saltley property requires complete refurbishment but offers potential for investors.
The Merry Boys Inn in Wolverhampton is undergoing a major £383,000 refurbishment, transforming into a Grandstand sports pub. Reopening December 10 with big screens and new menu.
The Met Office warns UK households to prepare for potential power cuts and being cut off by snow. Gather these six essential items now to stay safe.
The Met Office warns of 20cm of snow and severe cold from Nov 18-20. UKHSA issues health alerts. Stay safe and check our full forecast.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to recover millions in 'excess profits' made by asylum hotel contractors, following a BirminghamLive investigation into a Sutton Coldfield hotel. Read the full story.
The Met Office has issued a 15-hour yellow weather warning for snow and ice affecting 15 parts of England. Discover which regions are impacted and travel advice.
A significant 15-hour snow warning is in effect across the UK. Discover which nine English counties will avoid the worst of the snowfall and the latest Met Office forecast.
Met Office issues yellow warning as 15-hour snow storm threatens power cuts and travel chaos across 12 UK towns and cities from Tuesday. Stay informed.
An Arctic blast is set to bring freezing temperatures, frost, and potential snow to the West Midlands. Discover the full forecast and how to stay safe in the cold snap.