Hanley Economic Building Society launches a 100% mortgage for renters. Applicants need a £25k minimum income and a clean rental history. Experts warn of risks but hail a new route onto the property ladder.
Lloyds Bank has reduced rates on its Club Lloyds mortgages, offering the market's cheapest two-year fix. Experts warn against switching just for the rate. Discover if you're eligible.
TV star Molly Mae credits Medicube Zero Pore Pads for a skin transformation. The £24 K-beauty toner pads, with AHA and BHA, are on offer at Boots and raved about by shoppers.
The Labour government announces a ban on new petrol and diesel HGV sales from 2040, mandating fully electric lorries. Industry warns of cost and infrastructure challenges.
From March 2026, Lincoln residents must separate food waste for weekly kerbside collection. The scheme will turn waste into green energy and fertiliser, cutting emissions. Find out what you can recycle.
Borrowers have the widest choice of UK mortgage deals since 2007, with rates falling and high LTV options booming. Experts say now is a prime time to seek advice and move.
The National Franchised Dealers Association urges the government to scrap its 2030 Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, warning of £12,000 fines and calling for alignment with EU rules.
The UK's Zero Emission Vehicle mandate faces potential dilution as car dealers and manufacturers urge Labour to reconsider the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban. Read the latest.
Octopus Energy and Barratt Redrow are eliminating energy costs for 54 households in Wixams and Tewkesbury. Discover how this partnership is making bills-free living a reality.
UK homeowners could save around £275 a month as the Bank of England cuts rates. Tracker mortgages see immediate relief. Find out what it means for you.
Nationwide Building Society has issued a reminder to millions of customers about the 'maximum amount' rules for depositing coins. Learn how to organise your coins and the daily cash limits to ensure a smooth branch visit.
Barclays slashes purchase and remortgage rates from 9 January, joining HSBC and Halifax. Experts predict fierce lender competition in 2026. Read the latest.
The government's new national road safety plan, the first in ten years, targets a 65% cut in road deaths by 2035. West Midlands leaders welcome the 'long overdue' strategy.
Millions of UK households are losing thousands in potential interest by keeping large sums in zero-interest current accounts. Discover how much you could be missing and the simple switch to make your money work harder.
The Labour government has unveiled a major £318 million investment to slash the cost of electric lorries for UK businesses. Discover how your company could save up to £120,000 per vehicle.
HSBC UK has announced a series of mortgage rate reductions impacting millions, with cuts of up to 0.18%. See the full list of new rates for remortgages, home movers, and first-time buyers.
A Joe & The Juice branch in Touchwood Solihull received the lowest possible food hygiene score. The global chain says issues are now fixed. Read the full report.
West Midlands Police appeal for help to find a man after a woman was allegedly duped out of a property deposit in Birmingham. Call 101 with info.
The Motability Scheme has released its Q1 2026 price list for DWP PIP claimants, featuring more electric vehicles and new Advance Payments. See the full list of cars.
The European Commission waters down its 2035 zero-emission targets, allowing combustion engines to be sold beyond the deadline. A major shift in green policy.
The Conservative Party vows to remove the 2030 petrol and diesel ban and billions in net zero vehicle subsidies if re-elected. Kemi Badenoch says the move will protect industry and taxpayers.
HSBC announces sweeping reductions to residential and buy-to-let mortgage rates from January 5, 2026. Brokers welcome the move, predicting a potential rate war and deals below 3.5%. Read the latest.
UK households will see energy bills drop by £138 a year from April as the price cap falls 8%. Find out what this means for your budget and the shift to net zero.
Lloyds Bank warns petrol and diesel drivers are overestimating EV costs. The cheapest new electric car starts at £14,995, not £20,000. Discover the savings and tackle misconceptions.
First-time buyers in the UK borrowed a record average of £210,800 in the year to September 2025, accounting for 20% of all housing market spending. Discover the driving factors behind this surge.
Discover Amazon's best deals on zero-alcohol beers and spirits for Dry January 2026, including Guinness 0.0 and Gordon's Gin. Save on multipacks and enjoy your favourite flavours without the hangover.
New pay-per-mile tax plans risk derailing UK electric vehicle growth, despite EVs capturing 26.4% of the new car market in November. Industry leaders urge government rethink.
Brokers forecast a mortgage price war in early 2026, with rates potentially falling below 3.5%. Leeds Building Society has already cut rates, signalling a competitive start to the year.
A new Met Office snow map reveals when sub-zero temperatures and wintry showers will strike the West Midlands. Get the full forecast for Birmingham and beyond.
Ed Miliband's Warm Homes Fund aims to provide grants for solar panels and heat pumps, potentially eliminating energy bills for millions. Discover how the scheme works.