Birmingham's Top 26 Restaurant Picks for 2026

Discover BirminghamLive's ultimate foodie guide for 2026, featuring 26 essential restaurants from cheap bites to luxury dining. Get the list and sign up for weekly food news.

Bank of England cuts interest rate to 3.75%

Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes the Bank of England's latest interest rate cut, highlighting government action on the cost of living. Read the full story.

Morrisons cuts Christmas tree price by 80%

Shoppers are urged to hurry as Morrisons slashes a popular 6ft Christmas tree from £50 to just £10. The bargain comes alongside More Card offers on festive vegetables.

Labour confirms pension auto-enrolment freeze for 2026/27

Labour's Pensions Minister confirms auto-enrolment thresholds will stay frozen, potentially reducing take-home pay. Experts warn of a squeeze for workers and tax implications for pensioners. Read the full analysis.

Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 from April 2027

Major ISA changes from April 2027 will cut the cash allowance to £12,000, forcing savers to invest £8,000 in stocks. Experts warn it penalises cautious savers. Learn the impact.

Wealth manager Perspective acquires Prosser Knowles

Chorley-based Perspective Financial Group expands with its 17th acquisition of 2025, adding £400m in assets and 27 staff from Gloucestershire's Prosser Knowles. Discover the strategic growth.

GeoPura eyes growth despite £22.5m loss

Hydrogen power firm GeoPura reports widening losses but is upbeat on future growth, citing major customer wins and expansion as the UK's largest green hydrogen producer. Read more.

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.

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time since August, reducing Bank Rate to 3.75% in a tight 5-4 vote. Governor Andrew Bailey cited rising unemployment and moderating inflation. Read the full analysis.

Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 3.75%

The Bank of England has cut the base interest rate to 3.75%. Martin Lewis explains what this means for your mortgage, savings, and loans. Read his full analysis.

Birmingham's 7 Best Places to Live in 2026

Local mortgage experts reveal the top neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.

Birmingham's Top 7 Areas to Live in 2026

Local mortgage experts reveal the seven best neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.

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