Budget 2025: Alcohol Duty Rise to Increase Pint Prices
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise with inflation, making your pub pint more expensive. Discover the impact on pubs and industry reaction.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise with inflation, making your pub pint more expensive. Discover the impact on pubs and industry reaction.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces tobacco duty rise above inflation in Autumn Budget. Find out how much more your cigarettes will cost from today.
Discover why the Nescafé Dolce Gusto Genio S coffee machine, now 15% off in the Amazon Black Friday sale, delivers café-quality drinks at home with over 40 pod options.
Food prices at nine major UK supermarkets could increase further due to potential tax hikes in the Autumn Budget. Learn how this affects your weekly shop.
Leon discontinues its £25 monthly Roast Rewards coffee subscription after less than two years, sparking customer backlash and boycott threats.
Ninja's Perfect Temperature Kettle drops to just £58, its lowest price since October. Get precise temperature control for the perfect brew in this rare Black Friday offer.
Discover Crumb & Coffee on Birmingham's Broad Street - a chaotic but brilliant independent cafe serving incredible superfood bowls and homemade cakes that defy expectations.
UK inflation fell to 3.6% in October, but households face a sharp 15% rise in whole milk costs. Discover the full impact on your shopping basket.
UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October 2025, but experts warn this is the 'calm before the storm' ahead of the Autumn Budget. Read the full analysis.
UK inflation falls to 3.6% for the first time since March. Sir Keir Starmer welcomes the news but warns more work is needed on the cost of living. Read the full analysis.
A six-piece Le Creuset Rainbow Espresso Mug set has been reduced to just £49.99, a huge 51% saving. Grab this durable stoneware set in iconic colours before stock sells out.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget may extend the sugar tax to bottled coffees, potentially increasing prices by 5%. Discover how this affects your favourite Starbucks and Costa drinks.
Starbucks is closing 10 coffee shops across the UK as part of a portfolio review. Discover the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind the closures.
Black Friday sees the Bosch Tassimo coffee machine discounted by 67%. Get this one-button machine for just £39 and enjoy barista-style drinks at home. Limited time offer.
The DWP confirms a 3.8% increase for Carer's Allowance from April 2026, adding £165 annually. Find out if you're eligible for this vital support.
Discover Society Birmingham, a new 9,000sq ft food & drink hall. Enjoy local beers, top coffee, and five street food vendors - the perfect festive retreat.
Millions on Universal Credit will receive an extra £312 yearly from April 2026 after DWP law change. Single claimants get £6 weekly boost as reforms ensure payments rise above inflation.
Millions on disability benefits will see a 3.8% payment increase from April 2025, adding up to £275 annually. Discover how the DWP's inflation-linked rise affects you.
Discover how Birmingham's Tribera agency is behind Costa Coffee's 2025 festive cup designs and has been reappointed for the global 2026 campaign. Explore the new Christmas drinks range.
A nine-year-old boy suffered facial injuries after being bitten by a black and white Border Collie at a Costa Coffee in Kidderminster. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Besa, a new coffee shop serving Colombian and Brazilian blends, is opening in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter this winter. Discover their authentic South American offering.
Black Sheep Coffee is set to open in Birmingham's Grand Central on November 13, replacing Costa Coffee. The change is part of a major refresh of the shopping centre's food and drink offerings.
Universal Credit, PIP and other key DWP benefits are set for a significant rise in April 2026 following the latest inflation figures. Find out how much more you could receive.
Millions on Universal Credit will see a 6.2% income boost next April, an increase larger than the state pension rise. Discover what this means for you.
UK households face rising costs for chocolate, coffee, and fresh meat this November. Discover which items are falling in price and how to save ahead of Christmas.
Starbucks is trialling naturally sweeter coffee beans to reduce sugary syrup use ahead of new UK legislation. Discover the customer reaction and store closure plans.
UK households face a 17% price hike for smaller Babybel cheeses compared to France. Discover the cost details and what experts say about inflation trends.
The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive meeting as inflation concerns persist, with Monetary Policy Committee members divided on future direction.
The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.
The popular Coffee#1 café in Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre has closed unexpectedly, with staff reportedly learning about the closure just hours before shutting down permanently.