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Birmingham Live

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birminghammail.co.uk > news > uk-news > zoopla-warns-uk-rental-prices-34611859

Zoopla warns UK rental prices set to rise up to 5% by end of 2026

11+ hour ago   (370+ words) Rental prices are expected to rise sharply by the end of the year according to Zoopla(Image: Getty Images) Elevated mortgage rates are placing strain on the rental sector, with UK rental prices forecast to rise by 4% to 5% annually by…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > whats-on > shopping > wetherspoons-confirms-change-food-drink-34582236

Wetherspoons confirms change to all food and drink for one day only on Thursday

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (325+ words) Wetherspoons is slashing ALL food and drink for one day only this September. JD Wetherspoon, which has pubs in Birmingham, is the price of all food and drink for an entire day this month. On Thursday 17 September, Wetherspoon’s pubs are…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > whats-on > shopping > ms-confirms-full-list-50-34584214.amp

M&S confirms full list of 50 items slashed in biggest price drop ever

7+ hour, 35+ min ago   (226+ words) 50 Marks & Spencer items are being slashed in the chain's biggest EVER price drop. M&S, which has stores in Birmingham and Solihull, has confirmed cuts on fruit, vegetables and produce. Over 50 products in the line have been made cheaper in…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > news > cost-of-living > state-pensioners-risk-hmrc-tax-34578041.amp

State pensioners at risk of HMRC tax bills over £255 weekly payments

20+ hour, 14+ min ago   (451+ words) People deferring their state pension could be at risk. State pensioners have been warned they could be penalised over a £255 a week rule. LCP and former Liberal Democrats and Conservative Party coalition government minister Sir Steve Webb said people deferring…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > motoring > motoring-news > suv-drivers-issued-warning-over-34583559

SUV drivers issued warning over 'growing obsession' with bigger cars

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (453+ words) One in three would choose an SUV over any other type of vehicle if money were no object, despite nearly half believing larger vehicles are less safe for pedestrians and vulnerable road users. According to DVLA registration data, six of…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > motoring > motoring-news > major-uk-parking-app-becomes-34583541

Major UK parking app becomes first to let drivers find spaces using AI

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (353+ words) Drivers can simply tell ChatGPT where and when they need to park, JustPark has become the first UK parking app enabling drivers to search for parking spaces directly within ChatGPT, with other AI integrations to follow. The new integration allows…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > news > cost-of-living > ev-owners-save-over-400-34583408

EV owners to save over £400 per year compared with petrol and diesel drivers

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (333+ words) Ofgem has confirmed a 4 per cent energy price cap increase from October 1. Despite that, charging an EV at home remains significantly cheaper than refueling a petrol or diesel car. Indeed, there are potential savings of £400 or more per year to…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > news > midlands-news > ulez-drivers-pay-charge-still-34582396.amp

Ulez drivers pay charge but still hounded by Transport for London threats

12+ hour, 29+ min ago   (371+ words) TfL said: “Cases where payment is not taken are rare but we have established processes to ensure drivers are not issued with a fine." Ulez drivers have paid their charge - but are being hounded with threats from Transport for London,…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > news > cost-of-living > savings-warning-households-cash-languishes-34582233.amp

Savings warning for households as cash languishes in 1.2% accounts

13+ hour, 50+ min ago   (321+ words) Savers are being urged to check whether their savings are losing out of an interest rate boost. Recent research on Bank of England data from Lightyear found that £1.2 trillion is sitting in bank accounts with a weighted average interest rate…...

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birminghammail.co.uk > news > cost-of-living > 9-vampire-devices-households-need-34582235.amp

9 vampire devices households need to unplug before leaving house

13+ hour, 59+ min ago   (368+ words) Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, has already announced the new energy price cap for 1 October to 31 December 2026. The 9 ‘vampire devices’ you should unplug before you leave the house that are adding £147 to your energy bills have been revealed. Ofgem, the…...