Birmingham's Bullring and city centre were packed with bargain hunters on Monday, December 29th, as major stores launched their post-Christmas sales. See the scenes and check opening hours.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms six major tax changes for 2026, impacting fuel duty, alcohol, vaping, dividends, inheritance, and luxury cars. Discover how your finances will be affected.
Aldi announces festive opening hours, shutting all 1,000+ UK supermarkets on January 1st. Plan your shop as times fluctuate. Details on new store openings inside.
Aldi confirms festive opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Plan your shop before stores close at 6pm on December 31st. Check local times now.
New RAC data reveals overwhelming public support for alcohol interlocks to tackle repeat drink-driving, as figures show 260 deaths in 2023. Discover the proposed zero-tolerance changes.
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.
Kiely Welsh, 37, launched a drunken attack on his mother-in-law's car and sent abusive messages. He received an 18-month community order and must wear an ankle tag.
A TikTok creator's experiment shows how two pints of Stella Artois can put you over the drink-drive limit. Learn the UK laws and the alarming risks of drink-driving.
Wetherspoons is launching a huge January sale across over 600 pubs, with prices starting from 99p on drinks and food deals. The sale runs from January 2nd to 15th. Discover the bargains.
Aldi, Lidl, M&S and others shut stores on 26 December, prioritising staff wellbeing over sales. Discover why high streets feel 'eerie' and which shops are open.
Explore the evolution of Birmingham's festive shopping, from iconic department store queues to online bargains. Discover how local traditions have transformed in the digital age.
Aldi announces a temporary change to its Specialbuys release days over Christmas and New Year, and confirms the permanent closure of its Click and Collect service across all UK stores.
Co-op forecasts Prosecco sales will surpass milk on 24 December, with over 250,000 bottles stocked. Its award-winning fizz is now £6.50 for members. Read the festive retail surge.
Aldi announces changes to its popular Specialbuy middle aisle schedule due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Find out the new release dates for January 2026.
A festive food taste test reveals which UK supermarket offers the best value mince pies, stollen, yule logs and more. Find out where to shop for your Christmas feast.
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.
A food-waste expert has partnered with Aldi to share vital safety tips for Christmas leftovers. Discover the 'two-hour rule' and how to store, freeze, and reheat food to cut waste and save money.
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.
Aldi confirms its next Specialbuys release is scheduled for Sunday, December 28, just three days after Christmas. Find out the new schedule and where to get exclusive previews.
A new study reveals Aldi customers spend just 33 minutes on their weekly shop, seven minutes faster than the UK average. Discover the supermarket's efficiency secrets for a stress-free Christmas.
A new UK survey reveals 19% of cyclists have ridden under the influence of alcohol, with widespread legal confusion. Learn the law and risks this festive season.
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.
Police crackdown reveals thousands of drivers over the alcohol limit during Christmas operations. Experts call for stricter drink-drive rules in England and Wales.
Many women find alcohol affects them more during menopause. Experts Dr Naomi Potter and Dr Alisha Esmail explain the physical reasons and offer practical tips for navigating this change.
A doctor reveals how eating cheese before festive drinking could help prevent a hangover. Discover the science and how many units trigger symptoms.
Discover a savvy shopping strategy across Aldi, Lidl, and Sainsbury's to create a complete festive meal for four, including wine and pudding, for just over £10. Beat the cost-of-living crunch this Christmas.
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.
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.