Dorridge house prices fall by £100k near Birmingham
Median house prices in Dorridge, Solihull, fell to £513,500 in the year to September 2025, down from £605,000, making it potentially a good time for buyers.
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Monzo warns customers of ISA allowance changes and £1 rule
Monzo customers advised to use £20,000 ISA allowance before April changes cut cash ISA limit to £12,000 for under-65s, with investments starting from £1.
Black Country sandstone cottage listed at £120k after cut
A Grade II listed 1700s nail-maker's cottage in Halesowen is set for auction at £120,000, reduced from £175,000 after failing to sell. It has planning permission for conversion into a three-bedroom family home.
UK's best spa hotel Hoar Cross Hall: I didn't want to leave
Hoar Cross Hall, named AA's best spa hotel for 2025-26, offers a Purity Spa Stay from £210 per person, with outdoor pools, fine dining, and activities—just an hour from Birmingham.
Huawei earbuds rival AirPods now £14.24
HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 earbuds with active noise cancellation and 50-hour battery drop to £14.24 via Argos and TopCashback deal stack, down from £59.99.
Burnham urged to mandate EV battery health certificates
Three EV bodies urge PM Andy Burnham to require battery health certificates for all dealer-sold used EVs, boosting buyer confidence and market trust.
Bullring Nando's and H&M Home close for renovations
Nando's and H&M Home at Birmingham Bullring have temporarily closed for renovations, with new signage hinting at future changes and potential retail shifts.
TUI agent reveals 7 autumn holiday destinations still warm
TUI travel agent Jane Cox reveals seven autumn holiday destinations, from Egypt and the Canaries to Mexico and Thailand, where Brits can still enjoy warm, sunny weather in October and November.
Birmingham mums launch affordable soft play hire business
Two Birmingham mums, shocked by first birthday party costs, launched Kiddies' Kits, a bespoke soft play and toy hire business serving playgroups across the region.
Lakeland Dry:Soon heated airers: save up to £30
Lakeland's Dry:Soon heated airers cost as little as 8p per hour to run, with up to £30 off selected models. Tumble dryers cost around 65p per hour.
Harry Potter fans get £30 Dobby Lego set for £12 in cashback deal
Harry Potter fans can buy the £30 Dobby the Free Elf Lego set for £12.49 via TopCashback's £15 sign-up bonus and cashback, valid for new members.
UK urged to ban Brazilian meat over antibiotic concerns
Farming groups urge Andy Burnham government to ban Brazilian beef and chicken imports after Brazil fails to prove EU antibiotic compliance, citing AMR health risks.
Soda crystals: secret to whiter bed sheets without bleach
Soak sheets in soda crystals for 30 minutes before washing to lift yellowing and restore brightness, say cotton experts at King of Cotton.
Simba's 'Miracle' Mattress Topper Gets 15% Off in Sale
Simba's Hybrid® Essential Mattress Topper, praised as a 'miracle' for sleep, is now 15% off in the brand's latest sale, with prices starting at £211.65.
Dunelm's £18 Holden Bedspread: Shoppers 'buy all colours'
Dunelm's new Holden Bedspread costs £18 and comes in four colours. Shoppers praise its quality and size, with a 4.8-star rating.
Edikted Bullring store opening this autumn confirmed
Edikted, the LA-based Gen-Z fashion brand, will open its second UK store at Bullring this autumn, Hammerson confirms. The store follows its Carnaby Street flagship and will bring streetwear to Birmingham.
62% tax trap to hit 2.5 million workers by 2031
Over 2.5 million workers will face the £100,000 tax cliff edge by 2031, with an effective 62% tax rate, as frozen thresholds persist under the current government.
Villa agree £47m deal for PSG's Mbaye
Aston Villa have agreed a £47m deal with Paris Saint-Germain for 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye, who will undergo a medical on Saturday before completing his move.
White Stuff reversible coat £91 off in bank holiday sale
White Stuff's Marlowe Reversible Coat is reduced from £160 to £69 in the bank holiday sales, saving shoppers £91. The versatile jacket has a 4.7-star rating.
Ideas Fest 2026 returns with 6,000 entrepreneurs
Ideas Fest returns to Champneys Tring in September with 6,000 attendees and 500 speakers, focusing on honest conversations and real connections for founders across the UK.
Mike Ashley slams Burnham's 'populist' tax plans
Mike Ashley has written to the Prime Minister branding his high street and warehouse tax plans 'populist' and 'too little too late', accusing him of failing to tackle the cost of living crisis.
UK business confidence hits five-month high in August
UK business confidence rose to 53% in August, the highest since March, as consumer demand stays resilient despite Iran conflict and energy price rises.
Welsh firms in critical financial distress rise by 2.4%
The number of Welsh businesses in critical financial distress rose 2.4% year-on-year to 1,362 in Q2 2026, the lowest increase of any UK nation or region, according to BTG's Red Flag Alert research.
Burnham to delay DWP benefit cuts until 2027, report says
Andy Burnham will push ahead with DWP benefits reform but delay changes until 2027, as NEET figures drop to 981,000, still near 13-year high.
Chaiiwala opens second Bristol cafe on Gloucester Road
Chaiiwala has opened its second Bristol eatery at 171 Gloucester Road, run by franchisees Zahid and Imran, as part of plans for 500 global sites.
North East business confidence falls sharply in August
North East business confidence dropped to 45% in August, down from 75% in July, as firms' economic optimism fell 37 points, Lloyds Business Barometer shows.
Longcliffe duo mark 82 years of combined service
Ian McDonald (47 years) and Mark Whittaker (35 years) at Longcliffe Quarries Ltd celebrate 82 years of combined service as the Derbyshire firm nears its 2027 centenary.
Bristol Airport Frankfurt Route Announced by Discover Airlines
Discover Airlines will launch a twice-weekly Bristol to Frankfurt service from May 2027, boosting business travel and tourism in the South West, says Bristol Airport.
DWP Youth Jobs Guarantee: under-25s UC change from November
DWP confirms Youth Jobs Guarantee for under-25s, born after 2001, claiming Universal Credit for 18 months, rolling out nationwide by November after pilot launch.
Business West CEO Douglas Ure on growth, AI and the economy
Douglas Ure, new Business West chief executive, outlines plans to boost revenue, review office space, and support regional growth amid economic challenges.
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