Co-op Fresh Mondays: Half-price fruit and veg for shoppers
Co-op launches Fresh Mondays, offering Birmingham shoppers up to 50% off fruit and veg weekly, with items like cherry tomatoes and blackberries reduced.
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Half of UK property markets slower to sell than a year ago
Zoopla data reveals 180 of 363 UK local authorities now take longer to sell homes, with 8 areas requiring 60+ days, despite the national average holding at 42 days.
HMRC opens phase two tax adviser registration deadline
HMRC has opened the second phase of mandatory tax adviser registration, with eligible advisers required to register by 18 November 2026. Registration is free and online.
M&S £40 padded jacket praised for cooler weather
Marks & Spencer's Padded Collared Short Jacket, priced at £40, is hailed as 'great for when the weather gets cooler'. Available in bitter chocolate and sage green, sizes 6-24, with a 4.7-star rating.
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Broadband bills cheaper than 10 years ago, millions overpay
Broadband bills have fallen by up to 43% since 2016, yet 28% of customers out of contract could save £7-£9 monthly. Research from Broadband Genie and Ofcom reveals the savings.
Birmingham homebuyers lose 49% living space in decade
Birmingham homebuyers now get 49% less living space than a decade ago. Average prices near £300,000 buy just 96 square metres, down from 189 in 2016.
AJ Bell warns over common SIPP mistakes and pension rules
AJ Bell warns pensioners about common SIPP mistakes, including contribution limits, carry-forward rules, and the minimum pension age rising to 57 in 2028.
Nine Homeware Buys to Brighten Your Home as Summer Ends
From discounted dog beds to floral wallpaper, discover nine homeware items to lift your spirits as summer draws to a close, with prices and savings included.
Nationwide and Visa launch £20k Let's Celebrate Towns contest
Towns across the UK can enter Visa and Nationwide's Let's Celebrate Towns competition by October 25, with five £20,000 grants for community projects.
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Pension inheritance tax changes spark 50% rise in enquiries
From April 2027, untouched pension pots will face inheritance tax, prompting a 50% surge in planning enquiries, says adviser David Stirling.
Five tax-free allowances could save Brits up to £2,000
UK residents could miss out on £50bn in unused tax allowances. Expert Michele Tieghi reveals five tax-free allowances worth up to £2,000 before April.
UK house asking prices fall by £7,360 in August
Rightmove reports average newly listed home prices fell 2% (£7,360) to £365,000 in August, the largest drop in eight years, amid subdued demand and mortgage rate concerns.
2,400 PIP claimants owed back pay as DWP can't trace them
Over 2,000 PIP claimants are owed backdated money but the DWP can't find them. Around £266m has already been paid to 47,000 people in the review.
Aldi 2 for £2 strawberry deal runs until August 26
Aldi's 2 for £2 deal on British strawberries saves shoppers 98p, running from August 21-26 while stocks last, helping growers manage a bumper crop.
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Single Mum Jade Builds Canine Physio Business Kynoa in Wilsden
Jade Walsh, a single mum and former British Army soldier, turned personal challenges into success by founding Kynoa, a canine physiotherapy and hydrotherapy business in Wilsden, West Yorkshire, now employing staff.
Petrol drivers face 20p per mile charges as prices rise
UK petrol prices rise to 162.15p per litre, meaning popular cars cost 20p per mile in August, PetrolPrices data shows.
Next's £3 T-shirts in 10 colours prove popular
Next's Set 10 Pack Essential Short Sleeve T-Shirts cost £30, or £3 each, and come in 10 colours. Shoppers praise the value and fit, though some note length issues.
Dunelm 5-Tier Bookcase Under £25 After 20% Off
Dunelm's Oxford 5 Tier Cube Bookcase is reduced from £29 to £23.20. Shoppers say it fits well into small spaces and is ideal for books and decor.
Nationwide cuts fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.15%
Nationwide reduces rates on two, three, and five-year fixed mortgages by up to 0.15 percentage points, bringing its lowest rate to 4.48% for new and existing borrowers.
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Birmingham flat for sale from £9k but tenant in place
A Birmingham city centre apartment at Metropolitan House, Hagley Road, is for sale from £9,000 at auction, but a tenant blocks immediate occupation, with rental income of £9,600 a year.
Holidaymakers urged to pack these essential items
Travel expert Alex Dyer shares a compact holiday kit for Birmingham Airport travellers, covering cabin-bag essentials, medicines and first-aid items.
Pario Holiday Parks acquires Crugan, portfolio now five
Family-run Pario Holiday Parks acquires Crugan Holiday Park in Llanbedrog, expanding its North Wales portfolio to five parks and strengthening its presence on the Llŷn Peninsula.
UoB hits back at Braverman's 'pointless' golf course jibe
The University of Birmingham defended its golf management degree after Reform MP Suella Braverman called it 'pointless', citing graduate success and the £5.1bn UK golf industry.
Welsh defence jobs rise 25% to 4,900, MoD figures show
Ministry of Defence figures reveal Welsh defence-supported employment climbed from 3,900 to 4,900 in a year, a rise of over 25%, driven partly by 400 new weapons and ammunition roles.
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Drivers urged to follow 5-year rule after depreciation warning
Cars lose 50-60% of value in first three years. Experts advise comparing one, three, and five-year-old models to avoid steep depreciation.
Inquiry calls for new powers to buy closing infrastructure
The South Yorkshire Strategic Infrastructure Inquiry recommends new legislation to let public authorities buy major private assets at risk of closure, citing Doncaster Sheffield Airport's 2022 shutdown.
Little Bao Boy acquired by Sessions growth platform
Leeds street food brand Little Bao Boy has been acquired by Sessions, the restaurant growth platform, after a successful five-year partnership.
HMRC confirms VAT road fuel scale charges until 2027
HMRC has confirmed the VAT road fuel scale charges effective from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027, with rates based on CO2 emissions and accounting periods.
New Home Gadget Could Cut Energy Bills Further
A new smart home device could help households save more on energy bills. Research suggests the gadget optimises heating patterns, potentially reducing costs by up to 12% annually.
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Banks and Fintechs Unite for Faster Global Payments
Banks and fintechs are collaborating to speed up global payments, a major industry shift that promises faster, cheaper cross-border transactions.
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