Millions to get £975 pay rise from April
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget confirms a National Minimum Wage rise. Find out the exact date and how much you'll get based on your age.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget confirms a National Minimum Wage rise. Find out the exact date and how much you'll get based on your age.
The National Trust and InYourArea are giving away 60,000 free family day passes. Claim yours via the app for access to 500 historic properties across England, Wales, and NI. Offer ends Jan 20.
Luke Jerram's stunning 7-metre moon installation arrives in Cardiff this March. Experience free lunar art, events & a real moon rock. Book tickets now.
A new charitable trust launches on January 13 to safeguard the farm and story of revered Welsh bard Hedd Wyn, fulfilling a promise to his mother. Support the preservation.
Newport Live launches a range of free sports, fitness and cultural activities this January 2026 to help the community get active and beat the winter blues. Book now.
Shenley Academy in Birmingham will lock student toilets during lessons from January 12, requiring a pass. Parents call the rule 'disgusting' and a breach of human rights. Read the full story.
Major change to free bus pass eligibility in England from April 2026 as state pension age rises. Find out how the new rules affect you and what concessions are available.
Discover free events in London this January, from art exhibitions and Dry January pints to quirky tube rides and fitness classes. Beat the cold without spending a penny.
Discover 12 fantastic free events and activities in Birmingham for 2026. From light festivals to heritage weeks, enjoy the city without spending a penny. Plan your year now!
Budding photographers can win tickets, tours and tea by entering the free 'Beauty of Belton Estate' competition. Winning shots will feature in the 2026 IGPOTY exhibition.
A review could scrap or restrict the free transport Freedom Pass for Londoners over 66. Critics call it unfair and a 'ticking time bomb' for council budgets. Read the latest.
Amazon is giving away four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free to Prime members. The limited-time offer includes ad-free music, podcasts, and Audible audiobooks, but expires on January 9, 2026.
A major review threatens free travel for over 1.2 million over-60s and pensioners as costs soar. Find out what changes could be coming.
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust celebrates 70 years of conservation, 50 years of Rutland Water reserve, and 30 years since osprey reintroduction. Discover their journey and 2026 events.
Music lovers have until 9 January to claim four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free, including 100 million songs and a monthly audiobook. Don't miss this limited-time deal!
MPs debate extending free bus travel to all over-60s in England today. A 100,000-signature petition demands change. Will England align with Scotland, Wales & NI?
HMRC increases the tax-free personal allowance for some households to £20,070. Learn how the Rent a Room scheme lets you earn £7,500 tax-free from lodgers.
HMRC is set to increase your effective Personal Allowance to £27,070. Discover three legitimate 'hacks' including Rent a Room and Tax-Free Childcare that could save you thousands.
Explore Lapworth, a peaceful Warwickshire village with historic canals, National Trust houses, and a famous Scarecrow Festival. Perfect for a 2026 winter visit.
Amazon's limited-time New Year deal gives Prime members four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free, including ad-free music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Offer ends January 9.
Boots is giving away a free No7 A Touch of Glamour Face & Eye Palette worth over £10 when you buy two selected products. This beauty bargain ends when stock runs out.
A major petition calls for free all-day bus passes for over-60s in England, mirroring schemes in Scotland and Wales. The government responds citing costs and local authority powers.
Music and audiobook fans have a limited time to claim four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free, plus a monthly Audible credit. The offer for new subscribers closes on January 9.
Discover six fantastic free New Year's Eve events in Birmingham for 2025. From live music to DJ sets, celebrate the start of 2026 without breaking the bank. Book your spot now!
Tesco is relaunching its 'Less to pay for 5-a-day' campaign, offering free British apples to children at checkouts from Dec 30 to Jan 13. The initiative aims to give away over 3 million apples.
A major UK supermarket is handing out free bags of surplus Christmas vegetables, including potatoes and sprouts, in a post-Christmas drive to prevent food waste. Find your nearest store.
HMRC urges parents of children who just turned 18 to check for unclaimed Child Trust Funds, averaging £2,200. Learn how to locate and access these tax-free savings.
Discover 16 stunning National Trust winter walks around Birmingham and the Midlands, complete with cosy cafes for tea and cake. Many routes are dog-friendly and accessible.
Ocado faces backlash after hiking last-minute Christmas delivery fees to £10. Shoppers vent on social media as festive costs surge. Read the full story.
Morrisons confirms its Kids Eat Free scheme continues in all cafés, including Birmingham, throughout Christmas. Get a free child's meal with every adult main over £5.