How a Midland Mother Planned a £1,500 Wedding in Under Two Months Sunday, June 14, 2026 wedding budget savings midlands planning amygrayland finance engagement celebration tips Amy Grayland, a mother of two from Bewdley and known as Money Saving Amy, is set to marry her partner Luke in a small, budget-friendly ceremony that cost just £1,500. With their wedding scheduled for July, Amy shared with … Read More
Birmingham's Best Budget-Friendly Michelin Bib Gourmand Eats Saturday, June 13, 2026 birmingham michelin bibgourmand restaurants budget food dining harborne stirchley affordable Birmingham’s vibrant culinary scene is home to two standout Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants that deliver fantastic dining experiences without breaking the bank. Tropea, located in Harborne, offers an exquisite menu that … Read More
DWP Urged to Keep Triple Lock and Focus on Welfare Reform Friday, June 5, 2026 pensions statepension triplelock welfare dwp retirement budget ageuk inflation welfarefraud The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under pressure not to scrap the Triple Lock, a policy guaranteeing state pensions rise annually by the highest of inflation, average earnings growth, or 2.5%. Instead, watchdogs … Read More
I found the perfect alternative to Heinz salad cream—and saved £1.50 a bottle Thursday, June 4, 2026 saladcream heinz lidl aldi supermarket condiment taste price comparison budget When it comes to summer meals, nothing beats a crisp salad drizzled with creamy, tangy salad cream. Heinz Salad Cream is often the go-to choice, but it comes at more than twice the price of many supermarket own brands. So, I … Read More
Solihull Council Invests Over £4 Million from Developer Contributions in Local Projects Sunday, May 24, 2026 solihull council cil section106 developercontributions infrastructure funding community parishcouncils budget Solihull Council has received and allocated nearly £4.8 million from developer contributions during the financial year April 2024 to March 2025, according to a recent report presented to senior councillors. These funds come … Read More
I Tried Ice Lollies from 7 Supermarkets and Found a 19p One 'Better than Walls' Thursday, May 21, 2026 icecream budget supermarkets lollies tasting flavours value aldi lidl walls When the sun shines, ice lollies make a perfect refreshing treat for kids and adults alike. Stocking a box in your freezer is a smart way to save money compared to buying from corner shops or ice cream vans. But which … Read More