Post Office's six-day warning for Christmas mail
The Post Office has issued a crucial six-day warning for sending Christmas gifts. Find out the last recommended posting date and tips to avoid festive delivery stress.
The Post Office has issued a crucial six-day warning for sending Christmas gifts. Find out the last recommended posting date and tips to avoid festive delivery stress.
The Post Office warns this Christmas could be its busiest yet as 33% plan to send gifts. Avoid the rush by posting early, with December 8 expected to be the peak day.
Around 40 agency refuse collectors in Birmingham have walked out, joining hundreds of full-time staff in an ongoing dispute over alleged bullying and blacklisting. Read the latest on the city's waste collection crisis.
Grab the last tickets for Vicky McClure's Day Fever 2025 daytime disco tour, including a special New Year's Eve party in Nottingham. Discover the full list of festive dates and venues.
Birmingham City Council suspends all waste collections on December 1 due to mass pickets. Agency workers join the strike, with services set to resume on Tuesday. Full story.
Birmingham's bin collections are suspended after agency workers join the strike. The council apologises and aims to clear the backlog by Sunday. Read the latest.
Bin collections across Birmingham are suspended today as agency workers join the ongoing strike. The council apologises and urges residents to leave bins out. Full details on the dispute.
State pension payments due on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day will arrive early. Check the new dates and learn how the Triple Lock affects you in April.
The Birmingham bin strike intensifies as agency staff from Job & Talent join the picket line. Unite union says numbers are 'growing daily'. Follow the latest developments.
The DWP is adjusting payment dates for 12 key benefits in December due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out when you'll be paid and what to do if your money is late.
UK households face six key financial changes in December 2025, including the DWP Christmas bonus, inflation updates, and winter support schemes. Stay informed to manage your budget.
From the DWP Christmas Bonus to Cold Weather Payments, discover the nine key financial changes affecting millions of UK households in December 2025. Plan your finances now.
Contracted refuse staff join Birmingham's long-running bin strike amid bullying and pay cut disputes. Rally scheduled for December 1 as council defends contingency plans.
Comedian Peter Kay confirms 2026 tour dates, revealing all profits will support 12 major cancer charities. Tickets on sale November 30. Support a great cause!
Birmingham City Council faces bullying claims after ranking agency bin drivers in a 'league table'. The council denies the allegations. Find out more about the dispute.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas truck has begun its 2025 UK tour with 15 stops. Discover dates, locations and festive activities. Don't miss the magic!
Birmingham residents face bin collection delays after protesters blocked lorries at the Tyseley depot. Leave your bins out as collections will happen ASAP.
Royal Mail warns UK households to post early for Christmas 2025. Key deadlines for 1st Class, 2nd Class, and Special Delivery revealed. Don't miss the last posting dates!
Households in England warned over black bin rules. Mistakes with waste disposal could lead to £80 fines. Learn how to avoid penalties this winter.
A homeless man, Sajmir Beca, 30, died after being crushed in a bin lorry in Northampton. The inquest has been opened. Our thoughts are with his family.
Blaenau Gwent council has inspected every household's black bin over eight years, issuing fines for recyclable waste. Recycling rates rise but miss 70% target. Read the full report.
DWP announces early benefit payments for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Find out what to do if your payment is late and how to resolve disputes.
Birmingham bin strikes could extend beyond May elections as agency workers join picket lines. Council defends collection record despite ongoing dispute. Read the latest developments.
Striking Birmingham bin workers hold rally in Alum Rock fly-tipping hotspot with overwhelming community support. Strike costs council £14 million. Read the latest.
Lily Allen announces a second Birmingham arena show for her 'West End Girl' tour after high demand. Tickets go on sale November 27. Discover the dates and the buzz around her new album.
Tragic death of Sajmir Beca, 30, after being crushed in a refuse lorry in Northampton. The inquest reveals details as charities call for action on rough sleeping.
Home Office minister Jess Phillips urges teachers to demand more recognition for their work, citing the example of Birmingham bin workers. Discover the government's plan for schools.
Discover the biggest films coming to UK cinemas in 2026, from major franchise sequels to acclaimed literary adaptations. Your complete guide to next year's cinematic calendar.
Birmingham's bin strike crisis worsens as agency workers vote to join picket lines from December 1. The year-long dispute has cost £14 million and threatens health hazards across the city.
Birmingham's bin strike crisis deepens as agency workers vote to join picket lines from December 1, raising fears of extended disruption through Christmas and beyond.