Snow Disruption: Your Rights for Missing Work
Parts of the West Midlands woke to snow. Acas explains your employment rights if severe weather prevents you from travelling to your job. Know your options.
Parts of the West Midlands woke to snow. Acas explains your employment rights if severe weather prevents you from travelling to your job. Know your options.
The UK is set for a major snow event next week, with a 539-mile vortex forecast to blanket 63 counties. Up to 30cm could fall in Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Read the full forecast and travel warnings.
Beautiful reader photos show Birmingham and the West Midlands transformed by snow on 2 January 2026. See the gallery and share your own wintry scenes.
The Met Office warns of snow hitting Birmingham on Friday morning. A yellow warning is in force until midday, with a bitter -10C freeze expected overnight. Plan your travel.
Birmingham and much of England face a severe Arctic blast, with up to 27cm of snow predicted. 39 counties are on alert as temperatures could plummet to -12°C. Stay updated.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning as a significant band of snow is set to hit Birmingham and the West Midlands in the early hours of Friday. Find out the latest timings and expected impacts.
The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the Midlands. Up to 5cm could fall in higher ground, with disruption expected from early Friday. Stay informed.
Step back in time to 1956 Birmingham. See archive photos of new housing estates, diesel trains, Austin cars, and royal visits that shaped the West Midlands. Explore the city's history now.
The Met Office has issued yellow snow and ice alerts for large parts of England and Wales, with up to 5cm of snow possible in some areas from Friday. Stay informed on the latest weather updates.
A severe 'snow bomb' is forecast to bring up to 12 inches of snow across parts of the UK, with the Met Office issuing urgent weather warnings. Health officials warn of serious risks to vulnerable people.
Forecasters warn of a major wintry shift with up to five inches of snow targeting 13 English counties from January 4. Get the latest Met Office and BBC weather updates.
Weather maps predict a 495-mile band of snow sweeping the UK in early January, with West Yorkshire set for the heaviest falls. Nine southern counties may be spared. Get the latest forecast.
Step back to 1968 in the West Midlands. See the Bull Ring, Kennedy mosaic, and a region transforming. Explore our gallery of 30 rare photos.
Fresh weather maps reveal a major snow bomb will strike the UK on January 7, with up to 17 inches forecast for Merseyside. Find out when the flurries start in your area.
Step back in time with a remarkable gallery of 1963 photos showing Birmingham and the West Midlands before massive redevelopment. See the lost streets and landmarks.
The UK is set for a colossal 719-mile-wide snow storm on January 2, 2026, with up to one inch per hour forecast for Scotland. Prepare for major travel disruption.
A massive 652-mile 'wall of snow' is forecast to sweep from Essex to Scotland on January 5, 2026, bringing up to 20cm. Get the latest maps, forecasts, and travel advice here.
The UK faces a 90-hour snow event starting January 4, with Scotland worst-hit. Up to an inch per hour could fall. Get the latest forecast details and regional impacts here.
Step back to 1978 Birmingham. See the old Bull Ring, stars at the NEC, and a city transforming. Explore 26 archive photos revealing a different world.
The UK faces a six-day snow event starting January 1st, with maps showing widespread flurries. Find out which regions are most at risk and the latest Met Office forecast.
Step back to 1997 Birmingham. See the city's tribute to Diana, iconic concerts from Ozzy to Oasis, and sporting triumphs. Explore 24 archive photos showing a world before smartphones.
Explore Birmingham's dramatic suburban evolution through 30 archive photos. See how areas like Longbridge, Castle Vale, and Northfield have been transformed over decades.
Weather maps predict a prolonged 56-hour snow event hitting up to 25 counties across England from January 5. Find out if your area is affected and the latest Met Office outlook.
A massive 537-mile-wide snow system is predicted to hit Birmingham and the West Midlands on January 4, 2026, with significant flurries expected. Get the latest forecast details and travel advice.
Fresh weather maps forecast a major snow event hitting Birmingham, Shropshire, and Staffordshire on January 4, with up to 10cm of snow in Scotland. Read the latest forecasts and travel warnings.
Maps reveal the UK areas set for snow and -4C lows from January 7. See the full list of counties at risk and the latest forecast from the Met Office.
The UK faces a 12-hour snow storm on January 5th, with 11 English counties set for flurries. Maps show wintry weather spreading nationwide. Get the full forecast and county list here.
Step back in time with these nostalgic photos of Birmingham and the West Midlands during the festive season in the 2000s. See the Christmas market, Boxing Day sales, and more.
From 9 January, MOT testers must take live photos of vehicles during checks. This new DVSA rule aims to stop fraudulent 'ghost MOT' certificates. Find out what it means for you.
Maps reveal the UK counties bracing for heavy snow from New Year's Eve, with Lancashire and Yorkshire set to be worst-hit. Get the full forecast and list of affected areas.