The popular T4 bubble tea shop on Birmingham's New Street has permanently closed, with a 'To Let' sign now displayed. Meanwhile, two new food and drink venues, Amorino and Yiamas, are set to open nearby, though exact dates remain unconfirmed.
A Department for Work and Pensions employee has called on claimants to be kinder to staff after a difficult shift involving threats and abuse. The emotional plea has sparked a wider conversation about human decency in stressful situations.
Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale offers Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation for £139 until March 16, undercutting major retailers like Argos and Apple by £30.
TV personality Stacey Solomon calls the Shark VacMop 2-in-1 her 'best purchase ever' for quick clean-ups, now discounted to £69.99 on Amazon.
The picturesque town of Malvern in Worcestershire has been selected as one of the best places to live in the Midlands and the country for 2026, praised for its stunning scenery and vibrant community.
McDonald's customers in Birmingham are furious over new Easter menu prices, with some meals costing up to £7.29. Social media users complain it's cheaper to dine at pubs.
Money expert Martin Lewis warns savers with over £10,000 to act before April 5 ISA deadline to maximize tax-free benefits before allowance resets.
Aldi has scrapped its controversial Shop and Go trial in Greenwich, London, following customer complaints about a mandatory £10 pre-payment and refund delays, mirroring Amazon's 'just walk out' technology.
A Next shopper's review of a £52 chunky knit cardigan highlights its popularity for spring wear, though some customers report quality issues with the garment.
Primark is expanding its affordable clothing repair service, The Seam, to three UK stores with bookable appointments available every Friday until June 2026.
The Financial Conduct Authority removes the £100 cap on contactless card payments, allowing banks to set their own limits from March 19, 2026.
A Londis shop inside Birmingham's International Convention Centre, closed since August due to daily robberies, will reopen on March 16 with card-only vending machines to combat theft.
While Birmingham's high streets face closures, small businesses on Stratford Road report vibrant trade despite rising cost pressures and economic challenges.
Shoppers are racing to buy Dusk's Girona Pom-Pom Duvet Cover, reduced to £12 from £30. Customers praise its 'buttery soft' feel and chic pink pom-pom detailing, with high ratings on the website.
Amazon has reduced the price of the ESPA 25-Piece Luxury Spa Beauty Gift Set by nearly 50% during Spring Deal Days, offering significant savings for early Christmas shoppers.
Parkdean Resorts has invested £10 million to upgrade Highfield Grange in Essex and Vauxhall in Great Yarmouth, adding new attractions like sports bars and escape rooms, with breaks starting from £112.
Marks and Spencer's spring homeware sale offers up to 50% off on bedding, curtains, and kitchen items. Discover deals on breathable cotton sheets, stylish lamps, and practical cookware sets.
Beauty enthusiasts are rushing to purchase the Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Refining Moisture Cream Complex, now available for just £7.55 on Amazon, a significant reduction from its usual £40 price tag.
Slick City Action Park, Europe's first standalone indoor slide park, has opened in Nottingham, just an hour from Birmingham. It features 16 massive slides, a UV AirGlider, and family-friendly attractions.
Plans submitted to Halton Council propose transforming a vacant industrial unit at Viking Park into a solar panel manufacturing plant, potentially creating over 500 full-time jobs and boosting local economic growth.
Cardiff Council's consultation reveals strong public support for a visitor levy, with 62% in favor. The proposed fee would generate an estimated £3.5 million annually to boost tourism infrastructure.
Shoppers praise the comfort of Skechers Summits Trainers, now available at over 50% off in Amazon's Spring Deals Day Sale. The trainers feature a cushioned footbed and innovative bungee lacing system.
Swansea Building Society has announced a rise in total assets to £715.1m and mortgage balances to £576.9m for 2025, alongside a pre-tax profit of £6.2m, while expanding its branch network in Wales.
Rodmatic Ltd, a Reading-based engineering firm specializing in fasteners and screw machine products, has entered liquidation after over five decades of operation. Joint administrators have been appointed to wind up the company.
West Yorkshire Combined Authority has agreed a £230 million funding package for projects across Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield, focusing on transport, business growth and housing development to stimulate the local economy.
San Carlo, a family-run Italian restaurant in Birmingham city centre, has thrived for 34 years and is now expanding to Miami, driven by authentic hospitality and quality ingredients.
HMRC warns over 440,000 UK taxpayers earning above £60,000 must pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge, with £525 million collected in the 2022/23 tax year.
Dunelm has reduced its Beatrice Checkerboard Woven Stripe Snuggle Chair by 50%, now £199.50. Customers praise its comfort and style, calling it ideal for relaxing with pets.
Royal Mail announces price hikes for first-class and second-class stamps starting April 7, while facing criticism over millions of late deliveries this year.
The Petrol Retailers Association withdrew from a scheduled meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves after citing 'inflammatory language' from government ministers, amid concerns over fuel price spikes following the Iran war.