Ryanair is cutting 2.2 million seats from its Brussels schedule after Belgium announced a five-fold increase in passenger taxes. CEO Michael O'Leary warns of job losses and reduced tourism. Read the full story.
Amazon is proposing to close its pioneering Milton Keynes fulfilment centre, putting 590 jobs at risk. Employees are offered transfers to a new Northampton site. Read the full story.
TGI Fridays has shut 16 UK restaurants permanently, resulting in over 450 job losses. A rescue deal saves 33 other sites. Get the full story on the chain's administration.
Bank of England's Alan Taylor suggests influx of cheap Chinese goods could lower inflation, prompting earlier interest rate cuts. Read the full analysis.
Despite inflation, four key DWP benefits will lose value in 2026. See the full list and understand the impact on claimants' finances. Read more.
Aer Lingus is scrapping all long-haul flights from Manchester Airport from 31 March, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. The Unite union is balloting for strike action. Read the full story.
More than 550 properties across the Midlands remain without electricity following heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti. National Grid engineers face challenging conditions as they work to restore power.
Fresh snow and ice warnings issued for Sunday as tens of thousands remain without power following Storm Goretti. Travel disruption continues across rail networks.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce parking fees at popular country parks to help fill a £70 million budget shortfall. Find out which sites are affected and the local reaction.
A Met Office yellow warning for snow on Sunday, January 11, could trigger power cuts and mobile network issues across Staffordshire towns. Full list of affected areas inside.
Over 50,000 properties are without power as Storm Goretti batters the UK with 100mph winds. The Met Office warns of snow, rain and disruption. See the full list of affected areas and how to prepare.
Over 57,000 properties are without electricity as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and gales. Full list of affected areas in the South West, West Midlands, and Wales.
Barclays slashes purchase and remortgage rates from 9 January, joining HSBC and Halifax. Experts predict fierce lender competition in 2026. Read the latest.
Asda pledges to drop prices of everyday essentials below Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons loyalty card rates. Over 2,300 products are now cheaper to help families post-Christmas.
An amber snow alert warns of power cuts and travel chaos across the Midlands from Thursday night. Key towns at risk include Birmingham, Derby, and Coventry. Stay informed and check on vulnerable neighbours.
Barclays warns savers of interest rate cuts from January 2026, following Bank of England's base rate reduction. Expert urges looking beyond high street banks for better returns.
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for heavy snow and potential power cuts across 15 parts of Birmingham and the Midlands from Thursday night. Residents urged to prepare for travel disruption.
New claimants with health conditions will see Universal Credit support halved from April 2026, a cut of £2,652 per year. The DWP defends the move, while critics warn it will push thousands into poverty.
British Gas urges UK households to prepare emergency kits with three days of medicine and essentials as Met Office amber warnings predict power cuts and travel chaos across Scotland.
West Midlands Police may lose up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a £41m government funding shortfall. Commissioner Simon Foster calls it 'unacceptable' and warns of a blow to community safety. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police may lose up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a £41m government funding shortfall, warns PCC Simon Foster. This could push officer numbers to 600 below 2010 levels. Join the conversation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces controversial Universal Credit changes, halving the health top-up for most new claimants from April 2026. Find out who is affected.
UK housing market forecast: First-time buyers lead 2026 sales surge as rates fall. Prices set to rise 2-4%, while rental growth slows. Get the full analysis.
Morrisons launches a major price cut on over 2,500 products from January 2nd, offering savings on fresh food and household essentials. Discover how the supermarket is helping UK shoppers save.
A month-by-month look at the major political and community stories that shaped Birmingham in the first half of 2025, from the bin strike crisis to council bankruptcy fallout.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms controversial Universal Credit cuts. New claimants with disabilities to see health element slashed from £97 to £50 a week from April 2026. Full details.
The Met Office warns of heavy snow and potential power cuts across Scotland, with travel disruption expected for the start of the new year. Stay informed and prepare.
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.
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.