Make Your December Wage Stretch to January
Struggling with the long gap to January payday? Financial expert Aseem Munshi shares four practical budgeting and saving strategies to help Brits manage their finances through the festive hangover.
Struggling with the long gap to January payday? Financial expert Aseem Munshi shares four practical budgeting and saving strategies to help Brits manage their finances through the festive hangover.
The last Sunday of 2025 in Birmingham will be mild but damp, with overcast skies and light showers. Here's your essential weather guide for 28 December.
The UK faces a wintry start to 2026 with a 540-mile snow belt forecast from Scotland to Birmingham and freezing rain in the South East. The Met Office warns of potential disruption.
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.
The West Midlands faces a wintry start to 2026, with snow predicted for Birmingham and surrounding areas. Get the latest forecast details and prepare for freezing conditions.
Weather maps predict heavy snow to hit Scotland and parts of northern England from January 6, with up to four inches forecast. Get the latest UK weather updates here.
The Met Office confirms an Arctic blast will freeze the UK for Christmas, but significant snow is likely only on northern hills. Stay updated on the festive forecast.
Weather maps pinpoint the exact date for the UK's first snow of 2026, with temperatures set to dive below freezing. Discover the forecast and how to prepare for the icy blast.
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.
Advanced weather maps predict heavy snow hitting 11 English counties on December 30, with up to 10cm forecast. Discover which areas are most at risk and the latest Met Office outlook.
New weather maps reveal which parts of England will avoid snow as an Arctic bomb approaches around Christmas Day. Find out if your county is on the list.
New weather maps forecast up to 48 hours of snow across nine English counties over Christmas and Boxing Day. Kent, Suffolk, and northern regions are on alert. Read the latest forecast details.
Weather maps turn white as the UK faces blizzards and a -4C freeze. Discover which areas, including Birmingham, are set for snow on December 28. Stay informed and prepare for icy conditions.
New weather maps suggest snow could sweep the UK on Christmas Day, potentially mirroring the 2018 'Beast from the East'. Discover the latest forecast and regional impacts.
The Met Office warns of disruptive weather with 36 flood warnings across the UK. Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast, potentially causing travel chaos. Stay updated with the latest forecasts.
Significant snowfall is forecast for parts of England later this month, with towns like Leeds and Blackpool in line for a blanket of snow. Get the latest weather warnings and forecasts here.
Maps reveal which parts of the UK will see up to four inches of snow from Friday evening. Scotland faces the worst of the wintry blast. Full forecast details inside.
A 21-hour snow onslaught is forecast to sweep the UK from December 15. Discover the timeline, hardest-hit areas, and why bookies have slashed White Christmas odds.
OBR chair Richard Hughes steps down, taking full responsibility for the technical failures that led to the pre-Budget leak of sensitive fiscal data. Read the full details of the damning report.
Over half of UK business leaders plan to slow hiring following the Autumn Budget, with many fearing further tax rises. Discover the impact on corporate growth.
UK weather maps forecast a massive 650-mile winter storm to blanket Britain from December 9, bringing heavy rain, snow and strong winds. Get the latest updates.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to apologise for breaking Labour's tax pledge as Budget pushes tax take to record high. Read the full analysis of political reactions.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major Budget reforms on taxes, benefits, and NHS funding. Discover the full list of changes affecting your finances and public services.
The Midlands faces significant disruption as weather maps predict up to 2.6cm of snow and 8.8mm of rain per hour this weekend. Stay informed about the latest weather warnings.
Martin Lewis condemns the leaked Autumn Budget as a 'giant cock-up'. Key details, including the Cash ISA cut to £12,000, were revealed early. Discover the fallout.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis delivers harsh verdict on OBR's accidental Budget forecast publication. Read his full reaction and what it means for the economy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget will introduce a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles from 2028, as confirmed by a leaked OBR forecast. Discover how this and other tax changes will impact you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Budget 2025 with tax rises on property, pensions and EVs. OBR forecasts show economic growth revised to 1.5% for 2025. Discover the full details.
A new Met Office forecast reveals the 32 English counties set to avoid this weekend's Arctic blast and snow. Discover which areas will be spared and the detailed weather outlook.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move that will directly help 67,230 of Birmingham's poorest children and their families.