Urgent warning for UK savers ahead of rate cut
Finance experts urge UK savers to move their money as the Bank of England is tipped to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% this week. Find out how to protect your savings.
Finance experts urge UK savers to move their money as the Bank of England is tipped to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% this week. Find out how to protect your savings.
A sophisticated bank account scam is sweeping the UK, with fraudsters stealing tens of thousands of pounds. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your money from this urgent threat.
Savers with major UK banks can earn up to £450 extra by switching to top easy-access accounts. Discover the best rates from Chase, Cahoot & Monument Bank.
UK savers with Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest can earn up to £450. Discover the top easy-access accounts from Chase, Monument Bank and Cahoot for 2025.
LHV Bank unveils a competitive 4.25% AER easy-access savings account. Discover the details and how recent ISA changes make this a timely option for UK savers.
Discover the wide range of conditions that can qualify you for a Blue Badge parking permit, even if you don't claim DWP benefits. Learn the criteria and how to apply.
The DWP gains new powers to access bank data in a major anti-fraud drive targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit. Discover how the government plans to protect taxpayers.
Plans for a new Wrexham to London Euston rail service are back, featuring extra stops. The revised bid promises improved regional connectivity and economic growth.
A carer from Retford who fraudulently used a friend's mobility car for 41,800 miles and stole over £5,000 has received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
TV presenter Holly Willoughby admits driving without due care after knocking a man off his scooter in London. Read the full court details and potential penalties here.
Millions of UK households risk losing value on savings held in zero-interest current accounts. Experts urge moving funds to beat 3.6% inflation. Act now to protect your cash.
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.
David Brown sentenced to four-and-a-half years for stubbing a cigarette in a disabled man's eye in a Hucknall pub beer garden. Learn about the shocking unprovoked assault and its lasting impact.
A wheelchair user's distressing journey through Birmingham city centre exposes serious accessibility failures. Discover the urgent need for change in our streets.
Mobility scooter users across the UK risk fines for illegal parking. Expert reveals 5 prohibited locations and essential rules to stay safe and legal.
A driver caused a trail of destruction on Birmingham Road, hitting a mobility scooter and multiple cars. Miraculously, no one was injured. Read the full eyewitness account.
Labour's Autumn Statement targets DWP benefits for self-diagnosed conditions. The Access to Work scheme, costing £321m, faces scrutiny over gadget claims. Read the full details.
Severe DWP payment delays for the Access to Work scheme are causing disabled benefit claimants to lose their jobs. Read the full investigation and expert warnings.
UK state pensioners with savings are missing out on £777. Research reveals switching from high street banks to top easy-access accounts can significantly boost returns. Act now!
The DWP has ruled out changes to PIP mobility component eligibility for the Motability Scheme until an Autumn 2026 review. Read the latest government update.
Exclusive: Patient survey reveals Birmingham GP surgeries with the poorest ratings. Discover if your local practice made the list as government plans service overhaul.
The DWP confirms PIP mobility element changes are on hold pending the Timms Review, which will be co-produced with disabled people. Get the latest updates.
The DWP faces calls to permit early State Pension access as the age rises to 67. Experts recommend a 12-year notice period and reduced payments for early claims. Learn the implications.
Pension provider Aegon proposes letting workers access state pension up to three years early for a reduced annual amount. Could this offer flexibility or risk poverty?
MPs reveal state pensioners with mobility issues may use Blue Badge spaces without permits. Check your local council's rules and potential parking benefits now.
More than 2,200 bank branches have shut across Britain since 2022, with closures hitting 50 per month. Discover how communities are affected and what replacement services are planned.
Birmingham's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market is introducing dedicated quiet hours and accessibility improvements to create a more inclusive festive experience for neurodiverse visitors and those with disabilities.
After surviving a cardiac emergency, a Marsden resident's powerful story has driven the community to install a new public access defibrillator, creating a safer future for all residents.
A revolutionary new programme in the West Midlands is set to transform university access for underprivileged students through comprehensive support and financial assistance.
Thousands of frustrated shoppers at John Lewis Birmingham encounter major accessibility challenges as multiple escalators remain out of order, sparking concerns about mobility access and customer experience.