A38 Aston Expressway closure warning for drivers
The A38 Aston Expressway in Birmingham will be closed overnight from 10pm on Friday, December 5 until 3am on Saturday, December 6. A 30mph speed limit will follow. Plan your journey now.
The A38 Aston Expressway in Birmingham will be closed overnight from 10pm on Friday, December 5 until 3am on Saturday, December 6. A 30mph speed limit will follow. Plan your journey now.
More than 500 bank branches have disappeared from British high streets in 2025. See the full list of closures and check your area with our interactive map.
Shoppers are snapping up real Christmas trees for a bargain £10.99 at Home Bargains. Discover the best festive tree deals from Tesco and Morrisons too.
A pocket-sized 40,000mAh power bank, too powerful for airline carry-on, is now 83% off on Amazon at just £34.99. Features triple charging and an LCD display. Grab this deal before stock runs out.
A major shortage of TCP Antiseptic Liquid is hitting UK shelves. Find out why Boots, Superdrug, and Tesco are out of stock and when supplies might return.
Allica Bank's new digital account offers UK businesses high interest on idle cash and cashback, potentially earning firms £10,000. Discover how to boost your bottom line effortlessly.
Tesco, Asda and Morrisons customers are being urged to learn a hidden three-digit code on fruit and veg to reduce food waste. Find out how to read the labels.
Tesco launches a festive promotion offering double Clubcard points on all third-party gift card purchases in-store throughout December. Find out how to maximise your rewards.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 44 branch closures for 2026 as customers move online. Find the full list and see what support will be available for affected communities.
Lloyds Bank confirms 40 branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham's Harborne, citing a shift to digital banking. See the full list of affected locations.
Major UK supermarkets are updating their loyalty programmes this December with festive bonuses, double points, and daily rewards. Discover how to maximise your Christmas shop.
Halifax announces 14 bank branch closures across the UK in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Birmingham's Bearwood branch among those shutting. Full list inside.
The Bank of England plans to ease capital requirements for the UK's seven largest banks, the first such move since 2008, aiming to boost lending and economic growth. Read the full details.
Kellogg's reduces size of popular cereal from 500g to 460g while keeping price at £3.40. Fans cry 'robbed in daylight' as shrinkflation trend continues.
Tesco launches its 'Gifting for Good' Christmas initiative, allowing customers to buy gifts that support multiple charities, including Stand Out Socks and March Muses. The supermarket is also running food and toy collections.
Tesco launches double Clubcard points on gift cards from Monday, with ways to earn up to £633 in points for Christmas. Learn how to maximise your rewards.
Sainsbury's Bank is closing all remaining customer accounts on Monday, completing its transfer to NatWest. Find out what this means for your banking.
Santander, Lloyds and Halifax customers face branch closures as over a dozen locations shut in November. Discover the impact on local communities and access to cash.
Tesco Mobile pledges to freeze basic monthly prices for its 5.4 million customers, offering bill certainty amid widespread mid-contract hikes from rivals like O2.
Tesco Clubcard holders must use £16.5 million worth of vouchers before midnight on November 30. Act now to redeem for groceries, fuel, or triple value deals.
Tesco faces backlash after imposing a two-pack limit on bottled water for home deliveries. Shoppers call the move 'ridiculous' and threaten to switch supermarkets. Discover the full story.
Springfield Road in Kings Heath remains closed after a sinkhole emerged during resurfacing work, causing major traffic disruption. Read the latest updates and resident reactions.
Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools initiative, now supporting over 500 schools, is hailed as 'life-changing' for improving children's health, concentration, and behaviour in disadvantaged areas.
Tesco urgently recalls its Celery Fruit and Nut Salad over undeclared mustard. Customers with an allergy are warned not to eat it and to return for a full refund.
Tesco warns 24 million Clubcard holders to use vouchers worth £16.5m before they expire on November 30. Don't miss out on cinema and restaurant deals.
Tesco trials AI shelf-edge cameras in Manchester to monitor stock and deter theft. Shoppers are divided over the new technology. Discover the full story and share your views.
New research reveals almost 40% of UK consumers experience Black Friday regret from unplanned purchases. Discover how to shop smarter this year and avoid buyer's remorse.
Shoppers at Tesco, Asda and other major UK supermarkets are being warned about the strict age limit for parent and child parking bays. Learn the rules to avoid a £100 fine.
Two Tesco delivery drivers, Ben Rowe and Leo Kuriakose, have been honoured for pulling a man and his dog from a burning vehicle in Worcester. Their swift action likely saved a life.
Homebase launches real Christmas trees in over 250 The Range stores, rivalling Tesco and Morrisons. Choose from three sustainably grown UK varieties starting at £19.99.