Mortgage shock for 4.5 million UK households
Nearly half of UK mortgage holders will see bills rise by £768 a year as fixed deals expire. The Bank of England warns of payment shocks despite recent rate cuts.
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£12,000 e-bike stolen in Stourbridge smash-and-grab
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
HSBC offers £2,000 cashback for first-time buyers
HSBC boosts mortgage cashback to a maximum of £2,000 to help first-time buyers with upfront costs. Experts predict a potential price war in the UK mortgage market. Read the full analysis.
Christmas train cancellations hit England, drivers urged to prepare
Major rail engineering works will close London Liverpool Street and disrupt Waterloo over Christmas. With 472,000 battery failures predicted, drivers are urged to check cars for festive travel.
West Midlands Railway New Year's Eve 2025 travel changes
Plan your New Year's Eve with our guide to West Midlands Railway's early shutdowns, engineering works, and replacement bus services from Dec 27. Check last train times now.
Birmingham's Alfred Works Food Hall Vendors Announced
Alfred Works, a massive 17,500 sq ft food hall, is coming to Digbeth's Custard Factory in 2026. Discover the first three vendors bringing Birria Ramen, Palestinian and Eritrean cuisine to Birmingham.
West Midlands Property Prices Fall £4k, Rebound Expected
Average asking prices in the West Midlands fell by £4,000 in December. Rightmove predicts a Boxing Day bounce and 2% growth in 2026. Read the full market analysis.
Lloyds Bank app feedback & first-time buyer affordability
Lloyds Bank responds to customer's app feature request as new data reveals improved affordability for first-time buyers, with mortgage costs stabilising. Read the latest updates.
Lloyds: Rent Costs £259 More Per Month Than Mortgages
New Lloyds Bank research reveals renting is now £259 per month more expensive than average first-time buyer mortgage costs. Discover the shifting affordability landscape.
Mortgage rates predicted to drop below 3% next year
UK mortgage brokers forecast a major rate war in 2026, with deals potentially falling below 3%. Experts predict a 'mortgage comeback' driven by falling inflation and lender competition. Discover what this means for borrowers.
Liverpool's Protein Works reaches £55m turnover in 13 years
Liverpool's Protein Works has grown from a spare room startup to a £55m global business with 2.5 million customers. Discover how they cracked the protein market.
Birmingham's growing sewage blockage problem revealed
Severn Trent reveals the grim reality of what gets flushed in Birmingham, causing 30,000 blockages a year. See the shocking items and learn the 'three Ps' rule to help.
UK mortgage repayments to fall after Bank of England rate cut
UK homeowners and first-time buyers set for lower monthly costs after the Bank of England's base rate cut this week, unlocking pent-up housing demand. Read expert analysis.
Mortgage rates set to plunge below 3% in price war
UK mortgage rates are poised to fall below 3% by spring after a Bank of England rate cut, with lenders expected to launch a competitive price war in January. Discover what this means for homebuyers.
Affordable bungalow plan rejected in New Works village
Telford & Wrekin Council has refused plans for four affordable bungalows on a former Veolia depot after strong opposition from 19 local households. Read the full story.
First Vendors for Giant Birmingham Food Hall Announced
The first three food vendors for the huge new Alfred Works food hall in Digbeth have been confirmed. All are making their Birmingham debut, bringing Birria Ramen, Palestinian and East African flavours to the city in 2026.
UK tracker mortgages get £345 boost after rate cut
Over 500,000 UK homeowners on tracker mortgages will see monthly payments fall by nearly £29 after the Bank of England's decision. Find out what it means for you.
Nationwide Slashes Mortgage Rates from January 2026
Nationwide Building Society will reduce its Standard Mortgage Rate by 0.25% to 6.49% from 1 January 2026, following the Bank of England's base rate cut. Find out what this means for your repayments.
Business Leaders Demand Bold Rate Cut from Bank of England
UK business owners call on Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to slash interest rates as inflation falls. A cut could boost mortgages but hit savers. Read the latest ahead of the BoE's crucial decision.
Civil servant on £27k can't afford heating due to benefits rule
Julie Prince, a civil servant from Somerset, reveals 80% of her salary goes on bills. She can't afford heating and is ineligible for Universal Credit due to her mortgage. Read her story.
Warning as thousands of pensioners die with mortgage debt
A stark warning is issued as thousands of state pensioners die with outstanding mortgage debt, leaving families to foot the bill. Discover the scale of the crisis and the call for new lending solutions.
Digbeth's regeneration: New food hall, pub and venues revealed
Birmingham's Digbeth is undergoing a huge transformation with a major venue expansion, a 17,500 sq ft food hall, and a historic pub revival. Discover all the new openings shaping the Creative Quarter.
Metro Bank credit file markers add to grief of bereaved family
A grieving family faces mortgage refusal after Metro Bank declines to remove late payment markers from their credit file, despite their son's death. Read their story.
Exciting New Additions Coming to Digbeth in Birmingham
Birmingham's Digbeth is set for a major boost with a giant food hall, a revived pub, and a doubling of a key music venue's capacity. Discover all the new developments.
Santander £100 cashback offer for life insurance
Santander is offering customers £100 cashback to take out a new life insurance policy. The offer comes as Nationwide announces significant mortgage rate cuts.
Nationwide Cuts Mortgage Rates to 3.58%
Nationwide Building Society has cut selected fixed mortgage rates to as low as 3.58%, offering a Christmas boost for home buyers and movers. Read the full details and expert reaction here.
CrossCountry train strike cancelled for December
CrossCountry train passengers can travel as normal this Saturday after the RMT union called off planned strike action. Check your journey for engineering works.
Nationwide reduces buy-to-let mortgage rates
Nationwide's subsidiary, The Mortgage Works, slashes switcher rates by up to 0.20% for existing landlord customers, effective from Thursday 4 December 2025.
HSBC offers £2,000 cashback to first-time buyers
HSBC announces up to £2,000 cashback for first-time buyers and undisclosed mortgage rate cuts. Brokers hail the move as a 'brilliant' strategy to stimulate the UK property market.
House Price Growth Slows to 1.8% in November
Nationwide data shows annual house price growth softened to 1.8% in November. Market shows resilience with a 0.3% monthly rise. Read the full analysis.
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