Save £392 by Skipping 8 Christmas Traditions
UK households can save nearly £400 this festive season by avoiding eight common Christmas expenses. Experts urge early planning to avoid financial stress. #SaveMoney #Christmas
UK households can save nearly £400 this festive season by avoiding eight common Christmas expenses. Experts urge early planning to avoid financial stress. #SaveMoney #Christmas
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.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025 has announced its next steps. Find out where to see the festive lorry, get a free drink, and capture perfect holiday photos.
Virgin Money is increasing the monthly fee for its Club M packaged current account by £1.50 to £14 from February 2026. Find out what the change means for your banking costs and included benefits.
A row erupts in Dudley as a £8,000 consultation for a new Cradley parish council is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Calls for apologies over 'waste' of taxpayer cash. Full story.
The Independent's guide to the UK's best festive markets features Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market and Worcester Christmas Fayre. Discover dates, highlights, and what makes them special.
Labour demands apology after £8,000 survey on Cradley parish council, funded as part of a Tory-Lib Dem budget deal, is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Read the full story.
Customers of British Gas, OVO, E.ON, and Octopus can save £228 a year by switching. New fixed deals from Ecotricity and others offer significant savings as wholesale prices fall. Act now to lock in cheaper winter bills.
Uswitch reveals festive decorations could add £15.87 to your energy bill this December. See the full list of costs and tips to save money on your Christmas lights.
The Bank of England's latest data shows new mortgage rates have dropped to 4.17%. Experts analyse the market ahead of the crucial interest rate decision. Read the full report.
Santander launches a new current account switch incentive, offering up to £225 and a free Kids Pass. Learn how to claim the bonus before Christmas.
Discover how UK households are earning up to £500 annually by using apps like Roamler and Shepper for simple tasks during their daily routine. Start earning today!
Money expert Martin Lewis urges shoppers to delay Christmas food shopping for supermarket price wars starting December 7, with veg as low as 8p. Act now to save.
A simple A4 paper test can identify draughty windows, allowing homeowners to slash energy costs. One resident saved £50 with a 15-minute fix, making their home warmer instantly.
Octopus Energy reveals a simple thermostat tweak that could save households up to £145 on energy bills. Discover how to heat your home more efficiently this winter.
Money expert Martin Lewis reveals how a simple switch to LED Christmas lights could save UK households over £1.60 per 100 bulbs monthly. Act now to cut your festive energy costs.
EDF and Octopus Energy reveal how simple draught-proofing methods can slash your heating costs by up to £80 annually. Learn how to keep your home warmer for less this winter.
HMRC urges Britons to check their State Pension forecast using its improved app during Talk Money Week. Discover your pension age and how to increase your entitlement.
Santander urges customers to keep £100 in their accounts by 30 November 2025 for a chance to win £100,000 in a Christmas prize draw. Learn how to enter and stay safe from scams.
UK households face six key financial changes in December 2025, including the DWP Christmas bonus, inflation updates, and winter support schemes. Stay informed to manage your budget.
Millions of UK households face a 5% council tax hike in 2026. Discover expert tips on how to legally reduce your bill and save money with discounts and payment plans.
Nationwide Building Society and Virgin Money announce significant mortgage rate cuts of up to 0.19%, offering relief to UK borrowers after the Autumn Budget.
A Lloyds Bank study reveals 28 million UK adults now use AI for personal finance, saving an average of £399 annually. Discover how AI is transforming money management.
Discover the top spots to buy a high-quality real Christmas tree across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Open daily from 9am to 8pm. Find your festive centrepiece today!
Saga's investigation reveals the true cost of washing up. Discover how switching to a dishwasher could save UK households over £200 annually on energy bills.
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis reveals when to find the cheapest Christmas gifts. Discover why January beats Black Friday and a clever online shopping hack to save more.
Discover Your Local Pantry, a Birmingham-based supermarket chain with a unique membership model that could save shoppers over £1,000 annually on their grocery bills.
UK households can save up to £870 this winter by swapping central heating for a heated blanket, costing just 64p per evening. Act now to cut costs amid price cap rises.
Five major UK banks are paying up to £200 to customers who switch accounts before Christmas. Discover how to claim this easy money boost during the festive season.
New research reveals 83% of UK adults have tightened their purse strings, saving an average of £1,411 this year. Discover the top ways people are saving money.