Nottingham Light Night Returns for 18th Year
Nottingham Light Night returns on 6-7 February for its 18th year. Explore over 30 free light installations on the theme of 'home' across the city centre. Plan your visit now.
Nottingham Light Night returns on 6-7 February for its 18th year. Explore over 30 free light installations on the theme of 'home' across the city centre. Plan your visit now.
The DWP confirms all state benefits, including Universal Credit and the State Pension, will be paid on usual days in February with no bank holiday disruptions. Full list of 14 affected payments inside.
Two new DWP benefits, the Crisis Payment and Housing Payment, launch on April 1, 2026. Thousands of low-income households across England could be eligible for support from the £1bn Crisis and Resilience Fund. Learn more about the eligibility criteria and
Birmingham Light Festival returns 12-15 Feb 2026 with spectacular illuminated artworks and events. Discover the full programme for the city's dazzling winter celebration.
Take on a 100km challenge your way this February to support Moya Cole Hospice. Walk, run, swim, or cycle to raise vital funds for patient care. Register free today.
The Birmingham Light Festival returns from Feb 12-15, 2026 with free firefly fields, Bullring fire performances & a giant disco ball. Discover the full map of illuminated artworks.
BTS have announced their massive 2026-2027 World Tour, including two London dates. Get all the details on presale codes, ticket prices, and the full list of global concert dates here.
The Strictly Come Dancing Live tour kicks off in Birmingham on January 23. Meet the celebrity line-up, judges and see the full list of UK arena dates for 2026.
Millions of UK state pensioners born before 1959 have a fortnight to claim a free £200 Winter Fuel Payment. The DWP deadline is January 28, 2026. Here's how to check and claim.
A major McDonald's menu leak hints at nine new items launching in February, including the US favourite McGriddle and a Chicken Tikka Wrap. Discover the full 'Friends'-themed lineup.
Discover Berkshire's packed February 2026 half-term programme. From lambing and LEGO builds to rainforest tours and holiday clubs, plan your family adventures now.
Simon Cowell's new boyband December 10 reveal their debut 'Introducing!' tour for 2026. Get dates, venues, and how to secure tickets for the intimate UK and Ireland shows.
Escape the UK winter with Jet2's sale offering £32 one-way fares from Birmingham to Agadir, Morocco. Enjoy 23C sunshine, a 5.5-mile Blue Flag beach, and family fun. Find bargain flights and hotels for February half-term.
HMRC confirms state pensioners do not need to declare their 2025 Winter Fuel Payment on this year's tax return. Find out who is eligible and the key deadlines.
The Met Office has identified 25 days when snow could hit parts of the UK from mid-January to early February. Find out the forecast details and which regions are most at risk.
Pensioners born before 1945 must check eligibility for the DWP's Winter Fuel Payment. Up to £300 is at stake. Claim deadline is 31 March 2026. Act now to avoid missing out.
The DWP urges pensioners missing their Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 to contact the helpline by January 28, 2026. Check eligibility and claim details here.
NEU members at Arthur Terry Learning Partnership confirm nine days of strike action in January 2026, affecting 20 schools. Parents warned of disruption and possible closures.
The DWP confirms 18 postcodes will receive a second £25 Cold Weather Payment this January. Find out if you're eligible and check the full list of qualifying areas.
Find out if you qualify for a £500 cost of living payment from the Household Support Fund this January. Eligibility extends beyond benefit claimants to working families.
The Met Office has pinpointed nine days in January when snow is most likely to hit England. Discover the forecast dates and prepare for the cold snap.
Plan your year with the complete list of eight official bank holidays in England for 2026. Discover the dates and how new holidays are declared.
Nationwide Building Society responds to customer complaints over payments pending for up to seven days. The issue follows a recent £44m fine for weak financial crime controls.
Over 880,000 Scottish pensioners are receiving a new Pension Age Winter Heating Payment of up to £305.10 to help with soaring energy costs this winter. Find out if you're eligible.
Individuals with 19 specific long-term health conditions, including mental health issues and chronic pain, could be eligible for up to £812 monthly from DWP's Personal Independence Payment. Learn how to apply.
Your National Insurance number's final two digits determine when your DWP state pension arrives in January. Learn your payment day and key pension facts.
The 2026 UK bank holiday dates are out. Discover why England and Wales have the fewest days off and the long summer gap causing public frustration.
Attic Brew Co in Stirchley launches a scheme to support pubs and Dry January participants. Buy a low-alcohol Lucid ale in January, get a card for a free alcoholic pint in February at participating venues.
Millions on Universal Credit, Housing Benefit and ESA will get a £150 cost-of-living payment off energy bills this winter. Find out if you qualify and when you'll receive it.
Millions on Universal Credit, Housing Benefit and ESA will get a £150 cost-of-living payment off their energy bills this winter, with many receiving it in January. Find out if you qualify.