Major UK retailers close for Boxing Day 2025
Aldi, Lidl, M&S and others shut stores on 26 December, prioritising staff wellbeing over sales. Discover why high streets feel 'eerie' and which shops are open.
Aldi, Lidl, M&S and others shut stores on 26 December, prioritising staff wellbeing over sales. Discover why high streets feel 'eerie' and which shops are open.
NatWest expands its ringfenced social rent loan fund to £1bn, aiming to accelerate the building of affordable homes and save housing associations up to £50m. Read the full announcement.
Lidl unveils a UK supermarket first: a limited-edition rosé wine designed to pair perfectly with Christmas turkey. Only 500 bottles are available, with all proceeds going to charity.
Lidl GB is giving away 100 tonnes of surplus food on Christmas Eve, creating over 238,000 meals for those in need across the UK. Read about their festive community support.
A festive food taste test reveals which UK supermarket offers the best value mince pies, stollen, yule logs and more. Find out where to shop for your Christmas feast.
Shoppers have just hours left to grab 5p festive vegetables at Aldi and Lidl. The price war on sprouts, potatoes and carrots ends on Christmas Eve. Find out what's included.
A Birmingham community centre is challenging Kingstanding's negative reputation with a packed schedule of free activities, from Tai Chi to a dementia choir, and delivering 100 Christmas dinners to those in need.
Lidl has cut the price of its fresh whole turkeys to just £2.45 per kilogram, offering one of the UK's most affordable festive centrepieces. Discover the full Christmas dinner deal.
Malvern Theatres is set for a landmark £20 million redevelopment in 2026, funded by the government's Levelling Up Fund. The project will deliver a new studio theatre, improved accessibility, and a community amphitheatre. Read more about this exciting cult
Redrow Midlands donates £1,930 to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind for a pizza oven, transforming an allotment into a sensory garden for community mental health support. Discover how this initiative fosters connection.
Discover a savvy shopping strategy across Aldi, Lidl, and Sainsbury's to create a complete festive meal for four, including wine and pudding, for just over £10. Beat the cost-of-living crunch this Christmas.
Lidl slashes festive veg to just 5p, sparking a supermarket price war. Shoppers question the real cost to farmers as the seasonal discount battle heats up ahead of Christmas Eve.
Lidl slashes festive veg to just 5p, sparking a price war with rivals. Shoppers question the true cost, as the supermarket insists farmers are protected. Read the full story.
Aldi and Morrisons introduce customer limits on festive vegetables priced at just 5p, sparking a Christmas price war. Lidl refuses to ration. Discover the full story and NFU concerns.
Redrow South Midlands' Community Fund has awarded £2,600 to three Cambridgeshire organisations, supporting youth sports and adult disability services. Discover how the donations are making a difference.
Lidl slashes turkey prices, offering a full festive meal for eight people for just £10.30. See the full list of deals as supermarkets battle for the cheapest Christmas.
Lidl confirms all 1,000 UK supermarkets will close for three days over the festive period. Find out the key dates and last-minute shopping hours here.
A Lidl shopper in Farnborough was left furious after claiming staff directed him to self-service. The supermarket has apologised and launched an internal review.
Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.
HMRC warns thousands who turned 18 in recent years they could be missing out on money. Learn how to find and cash in your Child Trust Fund before the new year.
A festive taste test of eight supermarket stuffing mixes reveals the budget options that outperformed the famous brand, offering better flavour and crispiness for a fraction of the price. Discover the winner.
The DWP's Household Support Fund will pause on 19th December, with payments not restarting until 5th January 2026. Leicestershire residents are urged to check eligibility for food and fuel vouchers.
City of Wolverhampton Council approves Lidl's plans to demolish its outdated Bilston store and replace it with a modern supermarket, increasing parking and jobs.
Gateshead's NEL Fund Managers celebrates a record 2025, backing 34 regional SMEs from EV charging to IT. Discover how NPIF II funding is driving growth and jobs across the North East.
A new Lidl supermarket is set to revitalise Kingstanding Circle in Birmingham, with the building complete and work underway on the grounds. Get the latest updates and community reaction.
E.ON Energy is providing free, efficient fridges and bill grants to eligible customers facing hardship this Christmas. Learn about the E.ON Next Energy Fund criteria and how to apply for support.
Plans to replace the 'outdated' Lidl in Bilston with a modern supermarket have been approved. The redevelopment will increase parking and improve the High Street entrance.
Lidl is offering Brummies unique Birmingham-themed wrapping paper at a Sutton Coldfield store for just one day. Get your gifts wrapped for free or buy paper, with proceeds to charity.
Little Actors Theatre Company secures a Cheshire West grant to launch free performing arts workshops for 11-18 year olds at Neston Town Hall from spring 2026. Book now!
Eligible Cambridgeshire households can apply for a £110 lump sum in supermarket vouchers via the Household Support Fund. Learn the eligibility criteria and how to claim.