How to recycle your real Christmas tree in Solihull
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
New research shows the cost of raising a child to 18 has surged to £249,000, with childcare and teen years being the most expensive. Discover the full breakdown and expert analysis.
With UK inflation at 3.6%, experts offer six actionable strategies to protect your finances. Learn how to calculate your personal rate, cut food costs, and find inflation-busting savings.
Vulnerable Blackpool residents can apply for up to £300 in energy bill support. The scheme, funded by the DWP, runs until 31 March 2026. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
Birmingham City Council releases revised 2025 festive waste collection schedule. Check your dates online as recycling remains suspended due to industrial action.
As Birmingham's 2025 bin strike dragged on, mobile waste centres were swamped. We revisit the chaos, fly-tipping and the community efforts that followed. Read the full story.
A 'handy' 40-pack of Philips Ultra Alkaline batteries is on sale at Amazon for £11.99. Get reliable power for toys and gadgets this festive season.
Major bin collection changes are coming in 2026, requiring households to sort waste into four separate containers. Learn the new rules to avoid fines.
A savvy homeowner reveals how they slashed annual bills by £1,200 using Martin Lewis's strategies, including switching energy and installing a water meter. Discover how to cut your living costs.
The UK economy slowed sharply between July and September, with GDP growth of just 0.1%. A slump in car manufacturing and falling household savings highlight the pressures. Read the full analysis.
Thousands on Universal Credit and DWP benefits are entitled to a range of Christmas support payments and discounts worth up to £8,297. Discover the key funds available this festive season.
Campaigners demand Dudley Council reinstates 500 removed grit bins, warning the cost-cutting move risks safety on icy hills. Read the full story and see the petition.
The government confirms new Simpler Recycling rules for England, introducing a standardised four-bin system from 2026 to end collection confusion. Find out what changes for your household.
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
Struggling families in Leicestershire can claim up to £170 in free supermarket vouchers via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
The DWP's Household Support Fund will pause on 19th December, with payments not restarting until 5th January 2026. Leicestershire residents are urged to check eligibility for food and fuel vouchers.
Birmingham City Council announces longer hours at all five household recycling centres from December 21 to January 31. Plan your visit and book online.
Walsall's new £32m Household Waste Recycling Centre, hailed as Europe's largest, is set to open in late January. Get the latest update on this future-proof facility.
Eligible Cambridgeshire households can apply for a £110 lump sum in supermarket vouchers via the Household Support Fund. Learn the eligibility criteria and how to claim.
Octopus Energy has dramatically accelerated its refund process, with customers now able to receive energy credit payments back to their bank accounts in as little as one day. Learn how to claim yours.
Households in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can apply for a £150 grant voucher from today. The Household Support Fund is open to those not on benefits. Apply by 30 January.
UK households can claim special cost of living payments up to £140 in December via the Household Support Fund. Eligibility and amounts vary by local council. Find out if you qualify.
Birmingham's bin strike disruption is set to extend into 2026 as organisers plan a third major 'megapicket' protest. Read the latest on the ongoing industrial action.
Struggling UK households begin receiving £100 payments via the Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply for this vital help with energy and food bills.
Low-income households can apply for emergency payments of up to £200 via the Household Support Fund. Apply now to your local council for help with food and energy bills.
Low-income households can apply for emergency cost-of-living payments from councils. Grants of up to £200 can help with food and energy bills. Apply now for pre-Christmas support.
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
Major new bin collection rules are set for 2026, requiring households to separate waste into four containers. Learn how the changes will affect you and boost recycling.
A week of drama at Birmingham City Council includes a legal threat over regeneration, ongoing bins strike chaos, and a shark-suited spectator. Get the full update.
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