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Six million households will struggle to afford next energy bill despite price drop
Birmingham Live via Yahoo News UK· 10 hours agoNational Debtline suggests that the difficulty in settling energy bills affect as many as 6.1 million people, marking energy debt as one of the most common issues among those who turn to them for support.
Parents getting free £200 payments 'per school child' thanks to new grant
Birmingham Live via Yahoo News UK· 11 hours agoParents can get £200 to help with school uniform costs as part of a new government grant. Mums and dads in Wales can claim the free cash through the country's School Essentials Grant and applications ...
Jay Slater police question Tenerife 'drugs fraternity' over his disappearance
Birmingham Live via Yahoo News UK· 10 hours agoMark Williams-Thomas, the former British detective investigating the disappearance of missing 19-year-old Jay, claims he has spoken with many people while trying to shed a light on the whereabouts of the teenager from Lancashire.
The secret name airline workers might call you if you queue early for flights
Birmingham Live via Yahoo News UK· 9 hours agoAirport staff have revealed what they secretly call passengers who queue too early for flights. Passengers are often faced with long queues at airports as they eagerly wait in line to board ...
Drivers in England face £150 fine 'even if they don't commit offence themselves'
Birmingham Live via Yahoo News UK· 11 hours agoRule 147 of the Highway Code warns road users and drivers to be considerate towards fellow motorists and passengers, especially those requiring extra care.
West Bromwich eco homes approved on former council office site
Birmingham Live via Yahoo News UK· 15 hours agoA plan to build more than a dozen eco-friendly homes on a long-demolished office site in West Bromwich has been given the green light. The application for 14 two-and-three-bed homes built in ...
Jay Slater's mum issues fresh 'sincere' update on search for missing teen
Birmingham Live via Yahoo News UK· 10 hours agoDebbie Duncan has spoken out on GoFundMe over the ongoing hope a sign of Jay materialises following him vanishing in the Canary Islands back in mid-June.
Drivers who have 'stop' and 'start' button in car warned 'press it today'
Birmingham Live via Yahoo News UK· 12 hours agoSwansway Motor Group has asked: "Ever noticed a small button on your dashboard with a circular arrow or “A” symbol? This is often a feature called the engine auto start/stop function."
'All' UK drivers driving in 'mainland Europe' this summer face £85 fines
Birmingham Live via Yahoo News UK· 12 hours agoPeople who are holidaying in "mainland Europe" and the European Union this summer have been warned to brush up on local motoring laws - or risk major fines.
People who have King Charles banknotes in their wallet and purses 'warned'
Birmingham Live via Yahoo News UK· 12 hours agoData from the Bank of England and Raisin UK reveals that in 2023 116,000 counterfeit banknotes, equivalent to a nominal £2.5 million, were taken out of circulation.