NatWest Slashes Interest Rates on Key Savings Accounts Saturday, February 7, 2026 natwest savings interestrates bankaccounts finance isa moneysaving savers chase cashisa NatWest has announced significant interest rate cuts on several of its popular savings accounts, affecting millions of customers starting March 6. The move reduces rates on accounts such as the First Saver, Adapt Account, … Read More
Ray of Hope for Birmingham Residents Amid Council Crisis, But Challenges Remain Thursday, February 5, 2026 birmingham council finance budget labour opposition strike oracle equalpay services After a turbulent period marked by financial turmoil, Birmingham City Council has announced a significant milestone: it is no longer ‘bankrupt.’ This declaration brings a glimmer of hope to the city’s residents, though … Read More
Dudley Council Proposes Nearly 10% Price Increase for Essential Telecare Service Wednesday, February 4, 2026 dudley telecare priceincrease adultcare budget socialcare emergencyservice vulnerable council finance Dudley Council is preparing to implement a substantial price increase for its critical Telecare service, which provides emergency support to vulnerable individuals living independently. At a meeting scheduled for February 4, … Read More
When Will the Birmingham Bin Strike End? Council Leader Provides Update Tuesday, February 3, 2026 birmingham strike bin unite council waste recycling finance negotiations labour The leader of Birmingham City Council, John Cotton, has refrained from specifying when the ongoing bin strike might come to an end, as discussions between the Labour-led council and Unite the union remain deadlocked. The … Read More
Nine Key Money Changes Coming in February: From Alcohol Duty Hikes to Smart Meter Compensation Monday, February 2, 2026 finance taxes banking inflation alcohol mobile interest savings smartmeters compensation February brings nine significant money-related changes for UK households, impacting everything from alcohol pricing to banking fees and energy services. First, alcohol duty rates will increase on February 1. This government … Read More
Lord Mandelson Resigns Labour Membership Amid Epstein Allegations Sunday, February 1, 2026 mandelson labour epstein resignation politics scandal finance apology documents investigation Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned his membership of the Labour Party in an effort to shield the party from further embarrassment after fresh revelations connected him to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement … Read More