Savings Rates Hit Lowest Level in Three Years
UK savings rates have fallen to a three-year low, with the average rate now at 3.35%. Experts warn of further drops and suggest considering long-term investments to protect your money.
UK savings rates have fallen to a three-year low, with the average rate now at 3.35%. Experts warn of further drops and suggest considering long-term investments to protect your money.
The average UK savings rate has fallen to 3.35%, its lowest since May 2023. Experts warn rates may fall further, urging savers to review their options now.
UK house prices surged by £9,893 on average in January, the biggest monthly rise in a decade. Experts say seller confidence is rebounding, but warn against over-optimism.
New research reveals FTSE 100 chief executives' pay surpasses the average UK worker's annual salary by Tuesday lunchtime. Discover the figures and the call for reform.
A massive speeding enforcement operation in the West Midlands has caught 90,000 motorists. Discover the top hotspots and how to avoid fines as more cameras are set for 2026.
New data reveals nearly 90,000 speeding offences in the West Midlands last year, with Birmingham's A4540 the worst road. More average speed cameras are planned for 2026.
New data reveals 90,000 speeding offences in the West Midlands in 2025, with A4540 New John Street West the top hotspot. See the full list of roads and daily offence rates.
First-time buyers in the UK borrowed a record average of £210,800 in the year to September 2025, accounting for 20% of all housing market spending. Discover the driving factors behind this surge.
Birmingham launches a major road safety crackdown with new average speed cameras at six locations and widespread 30mph limits. Find out where and why.
Birmingham launches six new average speed camera zones to enforce 30mph limits. See the full list of locations and the council's road safety warning.
Birmingham launches major road safety drive for 2026, cutting speed limits on 27 routes to 30mph and installing new average speed cameras. Drivers face increased fines.
Birmingham launches major road safety drive for 2026, cutting speed limits on 27 key roads to 30mph and installing new average speed and red light cameras. Find out which routes are affected.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's speeding hotspots as average speed cameras record 90,000 offences. Discover the city's most notorious roads and new safety plans.
Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police have expanded the city's speed enforcement network with new Average Speed Cameras on key routes. Discover the affected roads and the safety goals behind the initiative.
Birmingham City Council is installing average speed cameras on six new routes in 2026, expanding enforcement across the city. Drivers urged to stick to limits to save lives.
Experts warn UK savers to lock in top bond rates now before a potential base rate cut. The top one-year bond rate rose in November for the first time since July.
Nearly 20,000 motorists were caught speeding on two major Birmingham roads in 2025. Discover the hotspots and new 30mph limits coming to the city.
New data reveals Birmingham's worst roads for speeding fines, with average speed cameras catching thousands. Discover the city's top traffic offence hotspots and new safety plans.
Birmingham enforces new 30mph limits on 27 major routes, cutting speeds from 40mph. Council declares 'road safety emergency' with new cameras installed. Find out which roads are affected.
Drivers in Birmingham face new 30mph limits on 27 major routes. Learn the full list of roads and how to avoid fines as enforcement cameras are installed.
UK house prices saw zero growth in November, with annual growth slowing to 0.7%. The average property now costs £299,892. Experts see a window for first-time buyers.
Birmingham installs its first new average speed cameras on the A45 Coventry Road to enforce a 30mph limit, funded by Clean Air Zone surplus. The council's goal is safety, not fines.
Birmingham City Council installs new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, extending enforcement to improve safety. The move follows a speed limit reduction on 27 roads.
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.
Rent in the West Midlands has skyrocketed, with five areas seeing increases over 30% since 2021. Average prices now top £1,000 a month. Discover the most affected areas.
UK state pensioners with savings are missing out on £777. Research reveals switching from high street banks to top easy-access accounts can significantly boost returns. Act now!
UK house prices increased by 2.6% to an average of £272,000 in the year to September 2025. Experts say the market is resilient, defying predictions of a crash. Read the full analysis.
Major changes to UK speed limit enforcement mean drivers could face hefty fines for going just 1mph over the limit in certain areas. Discover how new average speed cameras and lower tolerance zones will affect your driving.