Barclays cuts savings rates on popular accounts
Barclays Bank is reducing interest rates on four of its most popular savings products, including the Rainy Day Saver, in a blow to millions of UK customers. Find out the new rates and effective dates.
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New Law Protects Supermarket Savings Schemes
A new UK law now protects money in supermarket savings schemes, preventing a repeat of the 2006 Farepak scandal. Find out which major retailers are affected.
7 West Midlands Market Towns for a 2026 Winter Escape
Beat the January blues with a day trip to these seven picturesque West Midlands market towns. Discover history, shops, and scenic beauty just a short drive from Birmingham in 2026.
Lloyds Bank offers 6.25% interest savings account
Lloyds Bank launches a competitive 6.25% fixed-rate savings account for eligible Club Lloyds customers. Find out the monthly deposit rules and potential returns.
New Year's Day TV Schedule 2025: What's On?
Your complete guide to the New Year's Day TV schedule for 2025. Find out what films, shows, and specials are airing on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, and Channel 4 to kick off 2026.
Supermarkets Open New Year's Day: UK Opening Hours
Don't panic if you run out of food on January 1st. Many UK supermarkets are open on the bank holiday. Check our full list of opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and more.
Next Boxing Day Sale: Trousers Cut to £14.50
Next's Boxing Day sale offers huge savings, including popular satin jacquard wide-leg trousers now just £14.50. Discover the details and shopper reviews.
EDF Offers Free Electricity on Sundays in January
EDF Energy launches its 'Sunday Saver' challenge, offering customers free electricity on four Sundays. Sign up by 4th January to cut your bills.
Boxing Day 2025: Shopper Numbers Up 4.4%
Boxing Day proved a 'bumper day' for UK retail as footfall jumped 4.4%, the strongest increase in over ten years. Discover how high streets, retail parks, and coastal towns performed.
Two missing after Christmas Day sea swim in Devon
Emergency services called to Budleigh Salterton after swimmers got into difficulty. Two men remain missing as police urge people not to swim on Boxing Day.
2026 Bank Holidays: Christmas Day Falls on a Friday
Plan your 2026 holidays now. Christmas Day on a Friday creates a long weekend, with Boxing Day moving to Monday. See all the key dates for England and Wales.
Six-day UK snow bomb forecast from New Year's Day
The UK faces a six-day snow event starting January 1st, with maps showing widespread flurries. Find out which regions are most at risk and the latest Met Office forecast.
What's on TV this Boxing Day? Full UK schedule
Your complete guide to the Boxing Day TV schedule across major UK channels. Discover the best films, festive specials, and family shows to enjoy on 26th December 2025.
Which shops are open on Christmas Day in the UK?
Forgot a crucial item on Christmas Day? Don't panic. Our guide reveals which shops can legally open, from small convenience stores to petrol stations, to save your festive day.
Joe Wicks reveals why he skips Christmas Day exercise
Fitness coach Joe Wicks explains his relatable reason for taking Christmas Day off, details his New Year's Day ITV special with Olly Murs, and shares his phone-use resolution for 2026.
Met Office verdict: Dry, cold Christmas 2025, little snow
The Met Office predicts a mostly dry, cold, and bright Christmas Day 2025 for the UK, with a brisk wind and a very low chance of snow. Find out the full festive forecast.
Expert Tips to Conquer the Boots Boxing Day Sale
Discover a seasoned shopper's strategy for the Boots Boxing Day Sale. Learn how to grab luxury fragrances, gift sets, and electricals at up to 70% off, plus key dates for online bargains.
Halfords Christmas 2025 Closure: 72-Hour Shutdown
Halfords announces a 72-hour Christmas closure across Birmingham, including Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Drivers urged to plan ahead. Read the full festive schedule.
Wetherspoons Christmas openings in West Midlands
Find the full list of 42 Wetherspoons pubs open in the West Midlands on Christmas Day 2024, offering festive meals and company for those alone. Discover your local.
UK Christmas Weather: Frost, Fog and Chilly Winds Forecast
The Met Office forecasts a cold, frosty Christmas for the UK with temperatures dropping. Find out the detailed forecast for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, including Birmingham's outlook.
Boxing Day 2025 Opening Times for West Midlands Shopping
Plan your Boxing Day 2025 shopping in the West Midlands. See opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, Resorts World and more. Check which major stores are closed.
Wetherspoon's Christmas Day Opening: Full West Midlands List
JD Wetherspoon confirms 683 pubs open on Christmas Day 2025, including many across Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full local list and festive menu details here.
EDF's Christmas Gift: Free Electricity for 8 Hours
EDF is giving customers with smart meters eight hours of free electricity on Christmas Day. Sign up for the Sunday Saver challenge by 24 December to claim this festive offer and save on bills.
UK Supermarket Opening Hours for Boxing Day 2025
Plan your Boxing Day shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours. Find out which major retailers are open and which are giving staff a break.
15-Hour Snow Bomb to Hit UK Over Christmas
The UK faces a 15-hour snow event targeting 16 counties, including Birmingham and London, potentially disrupting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day travel. Get the latest forecast details.
Uber offers NHS staff Christmas discounts on rides and food
Uber is thanking NHS and HSC staff with discounted rides and Uber Eats vouchers this Christmas. Find out how frontline healthcare workers can claim the festive offer.
Vanguard Storage's Christmas charity raises over £4k
Vanguard Self Storage's UK branches raised £4,182 for charity this Christmas, with initiatives including a Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children and a raffle for the MND Association. Discover how they spread festive cheer.
Next closes all 500 UK stores for Boxing Day
Next confirms a huge change, closing all its UK shops on Boxing Day. Discover which major retailers are closing and which will open for festive sales.
Charity Hair Shave Raises £852 for Alzheimer's Society
Dawn Davis braved the clippers at Eastcote Park's Elf Day, raising £852 for the Alzheimer's Society. Her hair was donated to Banbury Postiche for wigs. Read her inspiring story.
UK Snow Alert: All Counties Face Christmas Flurries
Maps from WX Charts and Ventusky show heavy snow is forecast to hit all four Home Nations on Christmas Day 2025. Find out which counties are at risk.
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