Birmingham bar launches men's mental health nights
AutoBrew bar in Birmingham partners with Talk Club charity to host mental fitness nights for men, starting January 20. Events aim to combat high male suicide rates.
AutoBrew bar in Birmingham partners with Talk Club charity to host mental fitness nights for men, starting January 20. Events aim to combat high male suicide rates.
Barclays slashes purchase and remortgage rates from 9 January, joining HSBC and Halifax. Experts predict fierce lender competition in 2026. Read the latest.
HSBC UK has announced a series of mortgage rate reductions impacting millions, with cuts of up to 0.18%. See the full list of new rates for remortgages, home movers, and first-time buyers.
UK households are urged to check savings accounts this week as leading fixed rates fall. Experts advise shopping around for inflation-beating deals from building societies and digital banks.
Singer Jessie J shares a poignant video and her son's touching words on the seventh anniversary of her close friend and bodyguard Dave's death by suicide. Read her moving story.
HSBC announces sweeping reductions to residential and buy-to-let mortgage rates from January 5, 2026. Brokers welcome the move, predicting a potential rate war and deals below 3.5%. Read the latest.
NatWest informs customers of reduced savings interest rates, effective 19 January. The move follows the Bank of England's base rate decision. Learn what it means for your money.
UK mortgage rates are predicted to tumble, with sub-3.5% deals on the horizon as lenders compete. First-time buyers and those remortgaging could see major savings. Read the full analysis.
Canadian actress Claire Brosseau, 48, is suing for the right to medically assisted death after a lifelong battle with mental health issues. Her case challenges Canada's MAiD programme exclusions.
Nearly half of UK mortgage holders will see bills rise by £768 a year as fixed deals expire. The Bank of England warns of payment shocks despite recent rate cuts.
Three murderers in the West Midlands tried to cover up their crimes by staging their spouses' suicides. Discover how police uncovered the truth and secured justice for the victims.
Trading 212 cuts interest rates on its Cash ISA and other products following the Bank of England's decision to lower the base rate to 3.75%. Find out what it means for savers.
Struggling night time businesses in the West Midlands met with Business Secretary Peter Kyle, calling for urgent support to tackle soaring costs and falling footfall. Read the latest.
The Senedd has unanimously approved a £116m transitional relief scheme to phase in tax increases for 25,000 Welsh businesses after the 2026 revaluation. Learn how this support will work.
Over 500,000 UK homeowners on tracker mortgages will see monthly payments fall by nearly £29 after the Bank of England's decision. Find out what it means for you.
Nationwide Building Society will reduce its Standard Mortgage Rate by 0.25% to 6.49% from 1 January 2026, following the Bank of England's base rate cut. Find out what this means for your repayments.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time since August, reducing Bank Rate to 3.75% in a tight 5-4 vote. Governor Andrew Bailey cited rising unemployment and moderating inflation. Read the full analysis.
The Bank of England has cut the base interest rate to 3.75%. Martin Lewis explains what this means for your mortgage, savings, and loans. Read his full analysis.
The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 3.75%, signalling a shift for savers and borrowers. Experts urge immediate action to secure top savings deals before banks follow suit.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%, its sixth reduction since the election. Governor Andrew Bailey warns of a 'sharper downturn' risk as growth forecasts are slashed. Read the full analysis.
Flu cases in UK hospitals have reached a record high of 3,140, putting the NHS under severe strain. Health chiefs warn the service is 'not out of the woods' amid ongoing junior doctor strikes.
UK business owners call on Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to slash interest rates as inflation falls. A cut could boost mortgages but hit savers. Read the latest ahead of the BoE's crucial decision.
Savers with Lloyds, Halifax, HSBC, NatWest and Santander are seeing their wealth eroded as interest rates lag behind CPI. Experts urge considering investments to protect long-term finances.
The DWP has confirmed a 3.8% increase in weekly payments for PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance, and Carer's Allowance, effective April 2026. See the new rates and how they affect you.
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates to 3.75% on Thursday after inflation dropped to an eight-month low of 3.2% in November. Read the full analysis and forecasts.
Tottenham Hotspur releases a powerful film with Samaritans to encourage fans to seek help. New research reveals 58% of those struggling are reluctant to ask for support.
A coroner ruled Michael Newton unlawfully killed his wife Heather, who had Huntington's disease, before dying by suicide. The couple were found at their Poole home.
Sports journalist Christina Chambers and husband Johnny Rimes were discovered with gunshot wounds in Hoover, Alabama. Police are investigating the incident as a suspected murder-suicide.
A Birmingham GP highlights lesser-known lung cancer symptoms, urging awareness as the disease claims 35,000 UK lives yearly. Learn the signs and when to see a doctor.
Santander has reduced the credit interest on its Edge Up current account from 2.50% to 2.10% AER. Find out the key details and what it means for your money.