Investors Worldwide Always Ask Andy Street Two Key Questions About Birmingham Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham investment finance council binsstrike economy development leadership prosperuk hs2 Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has acknowledged the contrasting views about Birmingham’s future amid recent challenges that have strained the city’s reputation. Despite facing a severe financial crisis within the city … Read More
New State Pension Increase for All 13 Million Recipients from April 6 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 statepension pensions triplelock dwp retirement ukgovernment pensionincrease earningsgrowth inflation finance Starting April 6, all 13 million people receiving the state pension in the UK will see an increase, thanks to the government’s Triple Lock policy. This annual rise is designed to ensure pension payments keep pace with … Read More
Mortgage Bills to Jump by £788 Annually as Major UK Banks Raise Rates Wednesday, March 18, 2026 mortgage rates money lenders borrowing finance interest inflation bankofengland uk Mortgage costs for UK households are set to increase by an average of £788 a year as major lenders raise their rates. According to Money Facts Compare, prominent banks such as Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, NatWest, and … Read More
Lloyds Bank Launches Groundbreaking Green Finance Scholarship for Mortgage Brokers Tuesday, March 17, 2026 lloyds mortgage greenfinance scholarship sustainability brokers training homeenergy greenmortgages finance Lloyds Bank has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing sustainable home financing expertise among mortgage brokers. The bank is introducing a unique, six-month scholarship program designed for industry … Read More
'I was pregnant at 17 and my baby's dad was in prison when I gave birth' Tuesday, March 17, 2026 singlemother resilience supportgroup birmingham parenting prison finance empowerment intergenerationaltrauma community At just 17, Alicia Douglas found herself nine months pregnant, living in a hostel, and facing the daunting reality that her baby’s father had been sent to prison. Alone and expecting, she began working relentlessly in … Read More
Not All Over-65s Will Receive State Pension Under Major Rule Change Sunday, March 15, 2026 pension uk statepension retirement pensionage demographics policy ageing finance government Starting from April, a major change takes effect that will alter when many people can claim their UK state pension. The pension age will no longer be fixed at 66 for everyone turning that age; instead, it will gradually … Read More