Banks Pay £524 Switching Bonuses in Christmas Battle
Santander leads UK banking battle with £524 switching bonus package. Compare offers from Lloyds, First Direct and others as lenders compete for customers during cost of living squeeze.
Santander leads UK banking battle with £524 switching bonus package. Compare offers from Lloyds, First Direct and others as lenders compete for customers during cost of living squeeze.
UK house buyers can save an average of £6,589 as property prices see a significant drop this November. Experts advise acting quickly before the Autumn Budget. Discover the key market insights.
Get the stylish M&S Flute Sleeve Knitted Top for just £18.40. This versatile, bestselling piece is perfect for dressing up or down this winter.
Stonegate Group, owner of Slug & Lettuce, explores a potential £1bn sale of 1,000 pubs to tackle its £3bn debt. Discover the impact on Birmingham venues.
Santander's £2.65bn TSB acquisition will create Britain's third-largest bank, serving 28 million customers. The TSB brand is expected to disappear from UK high streets.
Plans for a major expansion of Shobnall Retail Park in Burton have been approved, bringing a new M&S, a drive-thru Greggs, and a 24-lane bowling alley. The development will create 150 jobs and add 400 parking spaces. Discover the full details of this exci
New research reveals the average UK SME starts with under £6,000, with 80% walking a financial tightrope. Discover the personal sacrifices and the call for more entrepreneurial support.
UK pie chain Pieminister is temporarily shutting its online store before Black Friday to prevent delivery problems and food waste. Orders resume from December 2.
Poundland's Perry Barr branch in Birmingham has reopened weeks after closure, part of a national u-turn saving several stores. A win for the UK high street.
Thousands of low-income savers and pensioners face surprise tax demands of £992 due to the frozen personal allowance. Discover how you might be affected and what it means for your savings.
Bristol tech firm Matter, a 2025 Earthshot Prize finalist, secures investment from Inter IKEA to scale its microplastic filtration technology, aiming to prevent 15,000 tonnes of ocean pollution.
A new HMRC tax band will impact one in four workers as threshold freezes extend to 2030. Discover how this tax shake-up affects millions of Britons.
New data reveals Wales faces an entrepreneurial crisis with start-ups declining 25% - nearly double the UK average. Discover the economic impact and urgent solutions needed.
UK house prices see biggest November fall since 2012, dropping £6,589. Experts warn Budget uncertainty is causing buyers to pause. Discover the market impact.
House prices in the West Midlands have fallen by as much as £109,000 in a year. Discover the top 10 areas affected and the latest ONS data. Read the full report now.
Mallory Court Hotel & Spa in Warwickshire has been named 'Large Hotel of the Year' at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025. Discover this luxury retreat.
Explore Welford-on-Avon, a picturesque West Midlands village perfect for scenic winter walks and cosy pub lunches. Discover its charm and community spirit.
I'm A Celebrity 2025 confirms return to Australia's Springbrook National Park. Discover the filming location and if you can visit the iconic campsite.
Discover which I'm A Celebrity 2025 campmate is earning the highest fee at £250,000. Get the full breakdown of all celebrity salaries from this year's jungle line-up.
ITV's I'm a Celebrity 2025 star salaries have been revealed, with Ant & Dec's £30m deal and contestant fees disclosed. Discover who the big earners are.
Discover incredible smartwatch deals ahead of Black Friday. The CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro is now just £69 on Amazon, rivalling premium Apple and Samsung models. Find your perfect wearable today!
New research reveals Brits spend £786 annually on subscriptions, with one in five rarely using all services. Discover how to save hundreds by managing payments better.
HMRC urges millions on Universal Credit to apply for the Help to Save scheme, offering a 50% bonus. Martin Lewis champions the 'unbeatable' savings opportunity.
John Lewis and Waitrose have launched a new teddy bear repair service just in time for Christmas, starting from £10. Get your cherished soft toys restored by experts trained by The Repair Shop's Teddy Bear Ladies.
Aston Villa must pay £30m for Brazilian striker Kaio Jorge, with Barcelona and Bayer Leverkusen also interested. Can they succeed where Nottingham Forest failed?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces warnings over plans to slash the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £10,000, risking the savings of millions. Discover the impact on your finances.
Wingstop launches its first Sheffield restaurant in Meadowhall's Oasis Dining Quarter, offering bold flavours to thousands of Yorkshire customers. Discover the new menu today!
Starbucks is closing 10 coffee shops across the UK as part of a portfolio review. Discover the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind the closures.
Major banks including Lloyds, Halifax, and Barclays are shutting 24 branches across the UK this November. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for customers.
A motorist's car was severely damaged in a Tesco car wash, with a £750 repair bill. Tesco refused the complaint, citing a maintenance report. Read the full story.