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Lloyds customers offered £40 goodwill payments following major glitch
Yesterday, Halifax, Lloyds Bank, and Bank of Scotland customers reported issues with their online banking
Kate Middleton admits she hasn't 'had much' of one thing since cancer diagnosis
The Princess made the admission during a recent visit to Fabal Beerhall
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Simon Calder issues Turkey and Cyprus travel advice over Middle East conflict
Travel expert warns hundreds of thousands left stranded as airlines cut flights to Turkey, Cyprus and Dubai amid escalating tensions
Major building society launches two new competitive savings products
Both accounts launched earlier this week
Stolen car found within half-an-hour in Chelmsley Wood
'Swift response' of officers and car will be examined for further enquiries
Rachel Reeves announces new cash ISA rule - but not for over-65s
The Chancellor has set out how people will be impacted by changes to savings rules
Dad dies in tragic garage blaze after wheelchair gets too close to gas heater
David Wilson, 63, was pronounced dead at the scene after the fire broke out in the garage of his home in Bacup, Lancashire
Cash stolen in Brierley Hill as police say 'have you seen this man?'
West Midlands Police has released a CCTV image of a man officers wish to speak to
UK economy posted zero growth in January, new data shows
Services showed no growth, production fell by 0.1%, and construction grew by 0.2% in January 2026
I'm not Muslim - but I support them by opening the fast every Ramadan
A University of Birmingham student has shared how she supports her friends during Ramadan
Birmingham housebuilder warns Iran war could push up inflation and keep interest rates high
The OBR previously warned one percentage point could be added to UK inflation this year
Morrisons giving away free cakes this Mother's Day - how to claim a slice
They are also offering Afternoon Tea for two for just £15
Free iftar meals being handed out 7 nights a week in Birmingham this Ramadan
A Birmingham University society has been organising free iftars every day during Ramadan
Traffic delays on busy motorway in Birmingham after car 'spins around' and lorry 'stranded'
Drivers are being warned to expect traffic delays on the A38(M) Aston Expressway at Park Circus in Birmingham this morning (Friday 13 March).
State pensioners expected to get Triple Lock 'double boost' from DWP
State pensioners could gain two years of increases as a result of the Middle East crisis between the USA, Israel and Iran.
Major supermarket chain announces plans to double UK stores by June - full list
Six new locations have been chosen along with opening dates
West Midlands business shut down after raids - here's why
A business in Birmingham has been shut down after its owner was sentenced in court.
'Golden ticket' glitch sees Brits travel on trains for free
The “coding error” has since been fixed
Six flights cancelled at Birmingham Airport as Middle East war continues and pilots of major airline stage 48-hour strike
Six flights are cancelled at Birmingham Airport today related to the war in the Middle East and pilots of a major airline staging a 48-hour strike.