Pub chains raise prices due to £130m cost surge
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Toby Carvery and Harvester, warns of menu price increases averaging 3.2% after facing a £130 million extra bill. Find out what's driving the hikes.
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Toby Carvery and Harvester, warns of menu price increases averaging 3.2% after facing a £130 million extra bill. Find out what's driving the hikes.
Nationwide's latest index shows UK house prices rose by £772 in November to £272,998. Experts discuss market resilience and the outlook for 2026. Read the full analysis.
Girls' football teams from Ammanford completed a charity hike up Pen y Fan, raising £1,250 for Prince Philip Hospital's Chemotherapy Day Unit. Discover how personal connections inspired their incredible effort.
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Harvester and Toby Carvery, faces £130m extra costs, forcing menu price hikes. CEO Phil Urban cites soaring beef prices and wage bills.
Asda has apologised after failing to display mandatory unit prices on items like Weetabix and dishwasher tablets, breaking UK consumer law. Discover which products were affected.
Tesco Mobile pledges to freeze basic monthly prices for its 5.4 million customers, offering bill certainty amid widespread mid-contract hikes from rivals like O2.
Motorists in Birmingham are being urged to avoid the city centre due to a slip road closure and heavy traffic. Consider public transport for your journey today.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers doubling council tax for top bands, potentially forcing pensioners from homes. Learn the impact and reaction.
Katie Price reveals son Harvey's remarkable 5 stone weight loss achieved without injections. Discover his journey and potential future treatment plans.
A new Diamond bus service, the number 98, will launch on January 4, connecting Solihull to Heartlands Hospital via Lyndon and Sheldon. Great news for local transport links!
Fare dodgers on the West Midlands Metro will face a tenfold fine increase to £100 in the new year. Learn about the new 'buy before you board' policy and ticketing overhaul.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces alcohol duty will rise with inflation in the Autumn Budget, increasing costs for pub-goers and supermarket shoppers. Learn the full impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces tobacco duty rise above inflation in Autumn Budget. Find out how much more your cigarettes will cost from today.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl face millions in new business rates after Treasury reversal. Find out how this will impact shoppers.
Analysis reveals how a potential 1p Income Tax rise in the Autumn Budget could add over £200 to the average worker's bill. See the impact on your finances.
New ONS data reveals West Midlands property prices surged up to £265,000 in a year. Birmingham dominates top growth areas. Discover the full list here.
First Bus announces complete withdrawal from Cornwall in February 2026, putting 275 jobs at risk due to financial challenges and falling passenger numbers. Read the full story.
A potential fuel duty hike and new pay-per-mile tax from Labour could see one in five drivers give up their vehicles. Discover the impact on household budgets.
West Midlands Metro launches safety campaign targeting dangerous behaviour around tram doors. New videos show proper etiquette ahead of Birmingham Eastside extension opening.
Millions of O2 customers must act before Saturday to avoid £30 annual bill hike. Learn how to cancel penalty-free and save money on your mobile contract.
Councillor urges investigation into why people avoid buses despite regular services. Research aims to ensure new housing development funds boost public transport effectively.
Martin Lewis condemns O2's plan to raise bills by up to £30 annually from April 2026, affecting 15 million customers. Discover your rights and options now.
Solihull councillor demands investigation into why people avoid buses despite regular services. West Midlands Mayor agrees to research boosting public transport patronage.
Millions of TalkTalk customers face a £48 annual bill increase from April 2026. Learn how this mid-contract rise affects you and discover fixed-price alternatives.
Millions of TalkTalk broadband customers face a £4 monthly price increase, adding £48 annually. New Ofcom rules mean hikes are now in 'pounds and pence'. #Broadband #CostOfLiving
A projected £119.8 million deficit in the West Midlands transport budget has been drastically reduced to £38.3 million. Discover the measures taken to secure the region's transport future.
A £50 million subsidy protecting West Midlands bus routes from cuts has been extended for 15 months. Discover how this decision secures vital transport links for communities.
West Midlands Metro tram fares will increase in the new year. The hike, approved by transport bosses, aims to ensure the network's financial future. Find out the new prices.
West Midlands Metro tram fares are set to increase in the new year. The hike, approved by transport bosses, aims to ensure the network's long-term financial sustainability.
A £25 million plan to transform Witton and Aston railway stations for Aston Villa fans and Euro 28 has been officially endorsed. Discover the upgrade details and timeline.