BoE: 750,000 Households Face £170 Monthly Mortgage Hike
The Bank of England warns 750,000 households will see a £170 monthly increase in mortgage payments, with over five million homeowners facing higher costs by 2028.
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Sir Keir Starmer Confirms £1,000 Family Boost from September
Outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer confirms £1,000 savings for families from September via free breakfast clubs, uniform caps, and free school meals expansion.
Pension Scheme Urged to Review Longevity Assumptions
LCP warns that UK life expectancy trends may be at a turning point, urging pension schemes to review assumptions as rising longevity could increase liabilities and pricing pressures.
Haircare Set Praised as 'Godsend' Now Only £2.50
The Give Me Cosmetics Full Haircare Set, including a hair mask, is now £17.50 (was £35) in a summer sale, making each product £2.50. Customers call it a 'godsend' for dry, bleached hair.
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Eight UK Banks Offer Up to £300 Free Cash for Switching
Eight major UK banks, including Santander, Co-op, and HSBC, are offering customers up to £300 in free cash for switching accounts. Full list and expert advice.
Birmingham City Council Nets £500k in Property Sales
Birmingham City Council raised nearly £500,000 from property sales at auction, selling a Chinese takeaway for £316,000 and a retail unit for £170,000, but two sites remained unsold.
Why Birmingham car insurance costs rise despite 13% fall
Birmingham has the second highest car insurance costs in the UK at £691 average, despite national premiums falling 13%. Rising repair costs due to ADAS technology are blamed.
Birmingham Tops West Midlands Economic Inactivity
New ONS data reveals all top 10 West Midlands areas with highest economic inactivity are in Birmingham, with Wednesbury at 49.7%.
NatWest £100,000 Pitch competition opens in Wolverhampton
NatWest brings its £100,000 Pitch competition to the Midlands, with a Wolverhampton final on 10 September. Founders can apply by 12 August for a share of the prize fund.
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Aldi Named UK's Cheapest Supermarket for Sixth Month
Aldi has been named the UK's cheapest supermarket for June 2026, marking six consecutive months as the most affordable grocer, according to Which?.
Octopus Energy AI Assistant Arlo Gets Positive Feedback
Octopus Energy's new AI customer service assistant, Arlo, achieved a 76% satisfaction score in a trial, beating human advisors' 72%, handling 8,000 emails weekly.
Dusk's Iris Chairs on Sale: £90 for Set of 2
Dusk's Iris dining chairs are reduced to £90 for a set of two, offering luxurious upholstery and modern design at just £45 each. Customers rate them 4.93 stars.
Rachel Reeves Confirms 22% Tax on ISA Interest (11.07.2026)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a 22% tax charge on interest from cash held in stocks and shares ISAs from 2025, alongside a reduced annual allowance of £12,000 for cash ISAs for under-65s, sparking warnings of complexity and unintended consequence
31 Places Kids Eat Free This Summer 2026
Full list of 31 restaurants, supermarkets, and hotels where kids eat for free during the summer holidays, supporting families amid cost of living squeeze and boosting business footfall.
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Morrisons confirms stores bringing back Market Street counters
Morrisons is reintroducing Market Street counters at dozens of stores after axing 70 last year, with full list of locations confirmed.
Villa ramp up Quinones pursuit after World Cup displays
Aston Villa have intensified contact with Mexico World Cup star Julian Quinones, but no official bid has been made yet, according to reports.
Popular Baby Names in Birmingham Area Revealed
New data reveals the most popular baby names across Birmingham, Staffordshire, and the Black Country, with Amelia and Muhammad topping the lists in many areas.
Lloyds Bank £500M Social Housing Commitment
Lloyds Bank has confirmed a £500 million commitment to support small and specialist social housing providers, delivering around 2,900 new affordable homes across the UK.
Diesel Drivers Get Record Price Drop Despite £91 Charge
Diesel prices fell a record 16.6p per litre in June, saving drivers £9 per tank, but remain far above pre-conflict levels. RAC analysis reveals oil price drop and Fuel Finder scheme contributed.
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AA Warns Drivers of £1,000 Repair Costs, Urges Inspections
AA Cars survey of 12,201 UK drivers reveals 24% paid over £500 for hidden faults, with 9% exceeding £1,000. Managing Director James Hosking urges independent inspections before purchase.
AOSU T2 Pro Solar Security Camera Review
The AOSU T2 Pro home security camera offers solar power, AI tracking, and dual cameras for 24/7 monitoring. Learn about its features and performance in this review.
Emi Martinez transfer truth: Aston Villa annoyed by Juventus
Juventus are lowballing Emi Martinez with offers under €10m, but Aston Villa refuse to sell their star goalkeeper cheaply despite his age and contract situation.
Boss gives company day off if England win
A Midlands boss has been hailed the 'best ever' after promising all 42 employees an extra day off if England beat Norway in the World Cup quarter-final tonight.
Blues persist with Osman pursuit despite financial limits
Birmingham City remain in talks to re-sign Ibrahim Osman from Brighton, but a valuation gap and financial constraints under SCR protocols pose challenges.
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West Bromwich Dairy Factory Creates Hundreds of Jobs
A £25m dairy factory in West Bromwich will process 500 million litres of milk annually, creating at least 200 jobs, as Freshways finalizes a new facility with Indian partners.
Birmingham chef wins learning award, trains youth at culinary school
Birmingham chef Adam Pickett, who won the Community Learning Champion award, set up Chelmsley Starters Culinary School to train young people with low self-esteem, helping nearly 40 learners gain qualifications.
AI Furniture Finder Tracks Down Pinterest-Worthy Decor on a Budget
Shop Home Styles uses AI visual search to help users find furniture and decor from photos, matching items across 100+ brands. Founder Giedre Gabrenaite says it closes the gap between inspiration and purchase.
£50m Fund Boosts West Midlands High Growth Businesses
A £50 million initiative launches in the West Midlands to support high growth businesses in advanced manufacturing, health sciences, and creative technologies, aiming to create 2,300 jobs and unlock £180m in private investment.
NatWest Warns of Cash ISA Changes from April 2027
NatWest is writing to customers about cash ISA changes from April 2027, including a £12,000 cash ISA limit and new restrictions on transfers and cash-like investments.
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Sol de Janeiro Jet Set Bundle Discounted at Lookfantastic
Lookfantastic slashes 30% off Sol de Janeiro's Bum Bum Jet Set, reducing the price from £64 to £44.80. The set includes full-size favorites like the Bum Bum Cream and Brazilian 4 Play Shower Gel.
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