£150 energy bill help from British Gas, Octopus, Eon
Millions of UK households to receive a £150 Warm Home Discount directly from suppliers like British Gas and Octopus. Check if you're eligible for this winter support.
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British Gas offers £1,700 energy debt grants
Struggling with energy bills? The British Gas Energy Trust is offering grants of up to £1,700 to clear debt, and you don't need to be a customer. Apply for support now.
Octopus Energy's £80 savings tip costs 99p
Octopus Energy reveals a little-known hack to save £80 on energy bills. The secret? DIY draught-proofing with items costing less than £1. Act now to cut your costs!
Mandatory eye tests proposed for older drivers
600,000 people in England have cataracts, prompting calls for mandatory eye tests for older drivers to improve road safety. Learn more about the proposed changes.
Martin Lewis reports brands to Trading Standards
Money expert Martin Lewis has reported Evans and Carluccio's to Trading Standards for misleading online returns policies. Discover your full consumer rights.
Matalan recalls children's clothes over safety risk
Matalan has issued an urgent recall for seven children's clothing items due to hazardous poppers that could cause cuts. Return affected products immediately for a full refund.
Four-minute shower rule to cut UK energy bills
Brits urged to adopt a four-minute shower rule this winter. Cutting shower time could save £60 annually on energy bills and 17,000 litres of water per household.
West Bromwich shop loses licence over illegal sales
John's Booze in West Bromwich has had its licence revoked after being caught selling alcohol to a child and stocking illicit items including Viagra and oversized vapes. Discover the full story.
Man hit by police vehicle in Selly Oak, Birmingham
A man in his 30s was hospitalised after being struck by a police vehicle responding on blue lights in Selly Oak. West Midlands Police has referred the incident to its professional standards department.
Martin Lewis: Turn Off 'Demon Appliance' to Save
Martin Lewis urges homeowners to ditch costly tumble dryers as energy debt hits £780m. Discover his simple, cost-effective drying alternatives to slash your bills.
£38k illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Midlands
Trading Standards officers have seized almost £38,000 worth of illicit tobacco and vapes from 14 shops across Staffordshire. Investigations are underway, with some shops facing prosecution.
Octopus Energy's Zero Bills scheme expands to France
Octopus Energy expands its Zero Bills initiative to France, offering households no energy costs for five years. Discover how this green tech innovation works and its global potential.
Sainsbury's Recalls Chicken Over Milk Allergy Risk
Sainsbury's has issued an urgent recall for its JS Free From Breaded Mini Fillets due to undeclared milk contamination. Customers are urged to return the product for a full refund.
Octopus Energy buys Kuppa for instant home energy surveys
Octopus Energy's acquisition of tech startup Kuppa enables homeowners to assess energy upgrade potential in seconds, not days. Discover how this speeds up green installations and cuts bills.
Illegal tobacco trader jailed after £33k bed find
A prominent figure in the West Midlands illegal tobacco trade has been sentenced after £33,000 was discovered hidden under a bed. Over £3.5 million passed through his accounts.
Octopus Energy offers 5 years of zero energy bills
Octopus Energy launches 'Zero Bills' retrofit initiative, eliminating energy costs for UK households for five years. Discover how to cut your bills and carbon footprint.
Cadbury Denies Viral Chocolate Change Claims
Cadbury refutes social media claims about reducing chocolate content, confirming full compliance with UK and EU standards. Discover the facts behind the rumours.
11 West Midlands eateries get zero food hygiene rating
Eleven food businesses in the West Midlands, including in Solihull and Sandwell, received a zero-star food hygiene rating in 2025, meaning major improvements are necessary. Check the full list.
11 Major Changes Coming to School Curriculum
Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.
BBC responds to Celebrity MasterChef accessibility complaints
The BBC has issued an official statement following significant viewer complaints about accessibility issues during a recent Celebrity MasterChef episode featuring deaf contestant Chris McCausland.
UK households face £250 energy bill increase
Millions of British households could be hit with an extra £250 per year on energy bills to fund hydrogen heating projects, sparking concerns about affordability during the cost of living crisis.
3M UK Homes Face £170 Monthly Energy Bills
Millions of British families could see their energy bills skyrocket to £170 per month as price cap changes loom. Discover which households are most at risk and what support is available.
OVO Energy announces major price cut for customers
Energy giant OVO announces significant price cut for variable tariff customers, reducing typical annual bill by £145 as wholesale costs fall.
Zog Energy collapses: 24,000 customers affected
Zog Energy becomes latest casualty of energy crisis as 24,000 households face transfer to new supplier amid soaring wholesale prices and cost of living pressures.
Tomato Energy collapses: What customers must do
Another UK energy supplier enters administration, leaving customers protected under Ofgem's safety net. Here's what affected consumers need to know.
Zog Energy collapses affecting 15,300 customers
Zog Energy becomes latest casualty of UK energy crisis as regulator Ofgem scrambles to find new supplier for thousands of households left in limbo.
Ex-Council Boss Faces 7-Year Public Office Ban
Ex-Birmingham City Council leader Tahir Ali could be barred from public office for seven years following a standards investigation into taxi licence misconduct during his tenure.
Energy bills to drop £170 as price cap falls
Millions of UK households are set for significant energy bill relief as the price cap is projected to drop by £170 this October. Discover how this change will impact your finances and what experts predict for winter energy costs.
Energy Bills Hike: Major Suppliers Raise Prices
Millions of UK households face financial strain as British Gas, EDF, E.ON and Octopus Energy confirm energy price increases starting this autumn. Discover how this will impact your bills and what support is available.
New eyesight rules for older drivers revealed
Major changes to roadside eyesight testing could affect millions of mature motorists across Britain. Discover how new regulations aim to make roads safer while ensuring drivers maintain proper vision standards.
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