State pension perk axed for thousands abroad
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends Class 2 NI payments for pensioners overseas, requiring 10 years UK residency. Discover the impact on your state pension.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends Class 2 NI payments for pensioners overseas, requiring 10 years UK residency. Discover the impact on your state pension.
RedCat Hospitality sells 21 pubs to Admiral Taverns, marking a strategic refocus on its managed pubs and rooms division just a year after being saved from collapse. Discover the details of the deal.
Sir Tim Martin warns Rachel Reeves' Budget could hike alcohol duty by 4.5%, threatening UK pubs with price increases. Read the full analysis.
Inquest into Hayley Dowell's death after cosmetic surgery in Istanbul is postponed. The coroner raises concerns over Brits seeking elective procedures abroad.
Admiral Taverns acquires 21 pubs, including the historic Red Lion in Erdington. The 1899 pub, famed for its tiled bar, secures its community future. Read more.
Billyjoe Broad, 32, has been handed a three-year driving ban after failing to provide a breath specimen following an incident where a vehicle rolled into a Staffordshire pub. Read the full story.
Publicans across the South West warn of a 'critical tipping point' for pubs, urging government action on business rates and taxes in the Autumn Budget to prevent widespread closures.
Birmingham Council refuses 263-bed student block on former Golden Eagle pub site over heritage concerns. Discover the full story behind the decision.
The Bull, a historic 17th Century pub in the desirable Rodington village, is set for auction on December 10 with a £235,000+ guide price. Discover this unique investment opportunity.
JD Wetherspoon is opening its first European pub at Alicante airport in January 2026. The 'Castell de Santa Barbera' will serve British classics and Spanish dishes. Read more.
The Talbot in Kempsey applies to rebuild a collapsed brick wall in its beer garden, damaged by ivy and a tree stump, to ensure public safety and preserve the Grade II listed building.
The Bull, a 17th-century Grade II-listed pub in Rodington, is set for auction on 10 December. Discover this unique investment opportunity in the West Midlands.
JD Wetherspoon announces its first continental European pub at Alicante Airport, serving British favourites and Spanish dishes from January 2026. Discover the new holiday hotspot venue.
JD Wetherspoon unveils its festive menu for 2025, featuring new dishes and meal deals. Discover what's new and which two popular items won't be returning this Christmas season.
Discover why The Lyttelton Arms in Stourbridge delivers the ultimate festive experience with its Christmas menu and twinkly atmosphere. Plan your visit today!
Wetherspoons partners with University of Birmingham's Guild of Students to open a new affordable pub on campus in 2026, creating jobs and supporting student life.
Wetherspoons announces eight new pub locations for 2026, including a unique partnership with the University of Birmingham's student union bar. Discover the full expansion plans.
MP Liam Byrne urges the Government to reconsider its rejection of a public inquiry into the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings that killed 21. Victims' families demand truth and justice.
The Merry Boys Inn in Wolverhampton is undergoing a major £383,000 refurbishment, transforming into a Grandstand sports pub. Reopening December 10 with big screens and new menu.
Stonegate Group, owner of Slug & Lettuce, explores a potential £1bn sale of 1,000 pubs to tackle its £3bn debt. Discover the impact on Birmingham venues.
A man was rushed to hospital after an assault on Lichfield Street in Wolverhampton city centre. Police are appealing for witnesses to the Saturday night incident.
UK tourists driving in Spain face new £875 fines and criminal charges under proposed 0.2g/l alcohol limits. Experts warn even one drink could put you over. Learn the risks.
A Yorkshire family traded their five-bedroom home for a new life in Thailand, slashing their monthly expenses by 50% and living on a budget of just £40 per day. Discover how they did it.
A festive review of Wetherspoons' Christmas menu reveals a surprising omission in their roast dinner. Discover if this budget-friendly option delivers holiday cheer.
Wetherspoons has launched its 2025 Christmas menu with new festive items, but some favourites are missing and prices have increased by 16%. Available until December 31.
The Weoley Castle in Birmingham has reopened after a huge six-figure refurbishment, creating five new jobs and offering pints from £2.80. Discover the new look today!
Wetherspoons confirms five new pub openings in Bristol, Croydon, Stockton-on-Tees, Beaconsfield and Wetherby by 2026. Discover the full expansion plans and locations.
We tried Wetherspoons' new festive Big Cheese burgers. The plant-based and chicken options left us underwhelmed. Would you order them again?
The British Institute of Innkeeping warns 35% of pubs could close without immediate government intervention in the Autumn Budget. Urgent tax cuts are needed.
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. The development promises regeneration benefits while acknowledging heritage concerns.