Edgbaston homes sell £17k below asking price
Homes in Edgbaston sold for £17,000 less than asking on average over the last year, the biggest gap in Birmingham, analysis shows.
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Intercity named official tech partner of Black Country Chamber
Birmingham tech firm Intercity is now the official technology partner of the Black Country Chamber’s Business Club, offering expertise in cyber security, AI and digital transformation.
£20,000 savers warned missing out on £764 interest
Savers with £20,000 in an average instant access account earn around £190, but could earn £764, according to Hargreaves Lansdown's Anna Macdonald.
NatWest opens £100,000 pitch competition for founders
NatWest launches £100,000 Accelerator Pitch competition, open to UK founders, with live final in London on 19 November 2026, part of £1m fund.
UK rent 'vicious cycle' warning with £1,400 monthly charge
UK rents rose 3.8% to £1,400 a month, outpacing house price growth of 1.4%, trapping renters in a vicious cycle, experts warn.
Lloyds Bank launches start-up programme for UK founders
Lloyds Banking Group is seeking UK start-ups and scale-ups for its Launch Innovation programme, offering direct access to specialists and insight into 29 million customers.
HMRC auto-enrols sole traders and landlords into MTD
HMRC will automatically enrol eligible sole traders and landlords into Making Tax Digital for 2026-27 from September 2026 if they haven't signed up, affecting those earning over £50,000.
Nationwide ups FlexDirect cashback to £120 for new customers
Nationwide doubles cashback on its fee-free FlexDirect current account to £120 in the first year, with 5% interest on balances up to £1,500 and a £175 switching incentive.
DWP: 4,100 claimants achieve first earnings via scheme
DWP confirms 4,100 Out-of-Work support participants achieved First Earnings in June via Connect to Work, part of Pathways to Work for disabled people.
DWP confirms 7 CMS powers from passport bans to bank raids
The DWP confirmed seven CMS enforcement powers, including passport disqualification and bank account deductions, after an MP questioned how parents with significant arrears are handled.
IFS: Means-testing PIP could save £8.2bn
The Institute for Fiscal Studies recommends the DWP consider means-testing PIP, potentially saving £8.2 billion, though it notes behavioural responses would reduce the actual saving.
HMRC penalties for 154,000 households after cash rule
HMRC data shows 154,100 people faced penalties for unauthorised Lifetime ISA withdrawals in 2025-26, while only 99,750 used it to buy a first home. Quilter's Rachael Griffin says the product is 'not fit for purpose'.
Tesco, climbing wall and bowling alley planned for Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Centre will welcome Tesco, Clip 'n Climb, and Lane7 bowling before 2027, plus 25 flats at Plantsbrook House.
Dyson Ball Animal 2 vacuum at £340 praised by pet owners
The Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum has dropped to £340 from £374.99 on Amazon, winning praise from pet owners who call it 'worth every penny' for tackling pet hair.
Pension rule boosting pots by thousands
Compound investment growth can deliver around £65,000 of a £100,000 pension pot, according to Standard Life. Starting early and avoiding the default fund could boost retirement savings further.
Nationwide FlexDirect relaunch offers up to £470 in perks
Nationwide relaunches FlexDirect current account with cashback, interest, and switching bonus worth up to £470 in the first year for eligible customers.
Cash ISA allowance cut to £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027
Cash ISA annual allowance for under-65s will drop from £20,000 to £12,000 in April 2027, with a 22% charge on cash interest held in stocks and shares ISAs, hitting households with over £10,000 in savings.
Barclays card spending hits 13-month high in August
Barclays reports card spending grew 2.1% in August, reaching a 13-month high, with travel and entertainment leading the rebound as consumer confidence improves.
Dunelm's £24 no-iron duvet cover adds chocolate and plum shades
Dunelm's bestselling Catherine Lansfield seersucker duvet cover set, from £24, now comes in chocolate brown and plum, with shoppers praising its no-iron fabric.
M&S slashes prices on 50 organic items in biggest ever drop
M&S has cut prices on over 50 organic products, including carrots, milk and eggs, in its biggest ever price drop. Shoppers in Birmingham and Solihull can benefit from the reductions.
Tesco 20% off low and no alcohol drinks in September
Tesco launches Find Your Balance with Drinkaware, offering 20% off low and no-alcohol drinks from 3 September to 5 October, as 42% of customers seek to moderate drinking.
HMRC warning: 5.6m overpaid £3.5bn in tax
Millions of workers overpaid £3.5bn in income tax last year, averaging £689 each. HMRC is not obliged to refund automatically—check your payslip and tax code now.
Dunelm's £30 Chunky Waffle Throw Praised by Shoppers
Dunelm's Chunky Waffle Throw, priced from £30 in six colours, earns rave reviews for its softness and cosy design, ideal for autumn.
Lloyds to pay £829 compensation to car finance customers
Lloyds Bank will pay £829 average compensation to eligible customers mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024, part of an estimated £7.5bn redress scheme affecting 12 million drivers.
Kellogg's axes Raisin Wheats cereal after 35 years
Kellogg's has discontinued Raisin Wheats cereal after 35 years, leaving shoppers disappointed and demanding its return on social media and the Tesco website.
M&S £55 Denim Jumpsuit Best-Seller: Dress Up or Down
Marks & Spencer's £55 Denim Long Sleeve Wide Leg Jumpsuit is a best-seller, praised for versatility, with five-star reviews and sizes 6-24.
NatWest invests £1m in Glassboxx publisher tech
NatWest has provided a £1 million funding package to Glassboxx, supporting AI development, global expansion, and new jobs for over 100 publishers and university presses.
NatWest invests £82.6m in student housing in 3 cities
NatWest confirms £82.6m financing for student accommodation acquisitions in Birmingham, Edinburgh and London, adding over 900 beds across three properties.
Free breakfast clubs for 1,400 more schools from September
From September, 1,400 more schools will offer free breakfast clubs, saving families up to £450 a year. Over 2,700 schools will participate, benefiting over 680,000 children.
Vampire appliances adding £100 to energy bills
The 25 worst vampire appliances costing UK households up to £100 yearly on standby power have been named. Confused.com reveals the top devices.
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