Brits to slash spending on takeaways and nights out in 2026
A new survey reveals 30% of Brits plan to cut discretionary spending in 2026 to prioritise investing, as living costs rise. Discover the key areas facing the chop.
A new survey reveals 30% of Brits plan to cut discretionary spending in 2026 to prioritise investing, as living costs rise. Discover the key areas facing the chop.
OVO Energy faces doubts over its future, planning 200 job cuts after failing to meet Ofgem's capital rules. Learn what this means for 4 million UK customers.
Shoppers have just hours left to grab 5p festive vegetables at Aldi and Lidl. The price war on sprouts, potatoes and carrots ends on Christmas Eve. Find out what's included.
VF Corporation, owner of Vans and The North Face, axes nearly 100 UK jobs after a 10% sales drop. Turnover falls to £321.5m as consumers cut spending. Read the full financial analysis.
Aldi is permanently withdrawing its Click and Collect service from all UK stores by year's end to maintain its low-price promise. Find out what this means for shoppers.
Lidl has cut the price of its fresh whole turkeys to just £2.45 per kilogram, offering one of the UK's most affordable festive centrepieces. Discover the full Christmas dinner deal.
Birmingham City Council approves sale of former Harborne Day Centre site for a new food store, part of property sales to tackle financial crisis. Read the full story.
Gold prices soar to record highs amid rate cut hopes and geopolitical tensions. Discover why investors are flocking to precious metals and what it means for your portfolio.
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding by 2026, risking 520 officers and neighbourhood policing. Commissioner warns of a 'postcode lottery' and urges government action.
Campaigners demand Dudley Council reinstates 500 removed grit bins, warning the cost-cutting move risks safety on icy hills. Read the full story and see the petition.
Aldi claims the UK's cheapest Christmas dinner title, feeding six for just £9.31. Shoppers praise the deal but demand affordable veg all year. Read the full story on the supermarket price war.
UK households face a 45% hike in Christmas dinner costs, with roast potatoes up 70%. Discover the key findings and political reactions to the festive food price crisis.
Lidl slashes festive veg to just 5p, sparking a supermarket price war. Shoppers question the real cost to farmers as the seasonal discount battle heats up ahead of Christmas Eve.
Aldi and Morrisons have introduced limits on festive vegetables after slashing prices to just 5p, sparking a Christmas price war. Lidl refuses to ration. Discover the full story.
Campaigners fight to save the 73 bus route to Heartlands Hospital after changes leave Old Lode Lane residents stranded. Over 40 signatures gathered in hours.
Lidl slashes festive veg to just 5p, sparking a price war with rivals. Shoppers question the true cost, as the supermarket insists farmers are protected. Read the full story.
Aldi and Morrisons introduce customer limits on festive vegetables priced at just 5p, sparking a Christmas price war. Lidl refuses to ration. Discover the full story and NFU concerns.
Teachers across the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership will strike for nine days in January 2026 over plans to cut more than 100 jobs. The NEU warns of damage to education.
Lidl slashes turkey prices, offering a full festive meal for eight people for just £10.30. See the full list of deals as supermarkets battle for the cheapest Christmas.
Swansea University opens new voluntary exit schemes for staff as it seeks £25m in savings, with compulsory redundancies not ruled out. The UCU warns of potential industrial action.
Tesco launches a full Christmas dinner for six people for under £10, intensifying the supermarket price war. The deal includes turkey and all trimmings for Clubcard members.
Aldi and Morrisons lead a festive price war, offering Christmas vegetables for just 5p. Compare deals from Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Lidl to save on your roast dinner essentials.
Morrisons has slashed prices on festive vegetables to just 5p each in a major Christmas offer, ensuring savings for customers while protecting British farmers' incomes. Discover the deals and store opening times.
Heineken announces price hikes for five popular beers and ciders in UK pubs from February 2026, while cutting Foster's strength to lower its price. Find out which pints are affected.
Aldi has shocked shoppers by cutting its festive vegetable deal to just 5p per item, down from 8p, in a major supermarket price battle. The offer starts in UK stores on Friday, 19th December.
Shoppers are reeling as festive chocolate prices surge up to 71%, with turkey costs also climbing. Discover which supermarkets have the highest inflation and how to save.
Asda has scrapped north of 4,000 product lines as part of a drive to simplify its shelves and supply chain. The supermarket aims to cut 5,000-6,000 SKUs in total. Read the full story.
Aldi reduces key Christmas vegetables like sprouts and carrots to 8p from Dec 18-24. Get festive staples for less and discover their unique 'lickable' Pigs in Blankets wrapping paper.
Sainsbury's launches a one-week Christmas veg offer for Nectar card customers, with key trimmings like sprouts and carrots for just 15p. Act before Christmas Eve.
Sainsbury's confirms Christmas 2025 opening hours and festive Aldi Price Match deals. Find your local store times and how to feed six for £2.30 per person.