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October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Real Living Wage pay boost is on its way to thousands as the 2025 national Living Wage rate increases - here’s what to expect

A Real Living Wage pay boost is on its way to thousands as the 2025 national Living Wage rate increases - here’s what to expect

Supporting image for story: You buy. We donate Amazon donation campaign with The Multibank returns to support families facing hygiene poverty in the West Midlands this autumn

You buy. We donate Amazon donation campaign with The Multibank returns to support families facing hygiene poverty in the West Midlands this autumn

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: Avoid overspending on Black Friday 2025 with these tips

Money Matters: Avoid overspending on Black Friday 2025 with these tips

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Aldi launches Winter Fund to support communities in Shropshire

Aldi launches Winter Fund to support communities in Shropshire

October 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: DWP 2025 Christmas bonus: Full list of eligible benefits to receive the one-off tax-free payment

DWP 2025 Christmas bonus: Full list of eligible benefits to receive the one-off tax-free payment

October 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a cosy countryside pub which prides itself on teamwork and 'doing the basics exceptionally well'

We visited a cosy countryside pub which prides itself on teamwork and 'doing the basics exceptionally well'

October 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire gears up for its largest Repair Café ever at The Big Mend this weekend

Shropshire gears up for its largest Repair Café ever at The Big Mend this weekend

October 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Nationwide Building Society is offering a generous cash bonus with its new UK bank account switch offer - check your eligibility

Nationwide Building Society is offering a generous cash bonus with its new UK bank account switch offer - check your eligibility

Supporting image for story: ClwydAlyn intensifies focus on ending poverty in Wales

ClwydAlyn intensifies focus on ending poverty in Wales

Supporting image for story: Grants available to help Shropshire communities tackle fuel poverty this winter

Grants available to help Shropshire communities tackle fuel poverty this winter

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Aldi encourages shoppers to support local foodbanks ahead of colder months

Aldi encourages shoppers to support local foodbanks ahead of colder months

Supporting image for story: Region's newly created credit union celebrates international day in unique format

Region's newly created credit union celebrates international day in unique format

Supporting image for story: Major change to free bus pass for over 60s in England as calls grow for fairer access

Major change to free bus pass for over 60s in England as calls grow for fairer access

October 13, 2025

Aldi has urgently recalled an ice cream brand due to a safety risk - full details here

Supporting image for story: The end-of-year money checklist for people in the West Midlands

The end-of-year money checklist for people in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: Plan and save now for Christmas to avoid overspending

Money Matters: Plan and save now for Christmas to avoid overspending

Supporting image for story: Just Credit Union signs Money and Pensions Service Savings Charter

Just Credit Union signs Money and Pensions Service Savings Charter

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub on the banks of the River Severn known for great beer, great food and a great view

We visited a pub on the banks of the River Severn known for great beer, great food and a great view

October 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Heinz Beanz Pizza and 11 other new food products on sale in UK supermarkets

Heinz Beanz Pizza and 11 other new food products on sale in UK supermarkets

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m a football-mad Wrexham fan and I've won a luxurious tree-lined £3M mansion in a £25 Omaze draw - it's truly life-changing’

‘I’m a football-mad Wrexham fan and I've won a luxurious tree-lined £3M mansion in a £25 Omaze draw - it's truly life-changing’

October 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Martin Lewis shares update on mis-sold car finance compensation scheme that could be 'biggest payout since PPI'

Martin Lewis shares update on mis-sold car finance compensation scheme that could be 'biggest payout since PPI'

Supporting image for story: Don't buy a coffee machine until you see this £450 dream Ninja appliance

Don't buy a coffee machine until you see this £450 dream Ninja appliance

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: A major UK high street bank is giving away £900 to new customers through a banking switch offer - here’s how to claim it

A major UK high street bank is giving away £900 to new customers through a banking switch offer - here’s how to claim it

Supporting image for story: Asda slashes prices on 1,000s of groceries and food in-store and online ready for Christmas shopping

Asda slashes prices on 1,000s of groceries and food in-store and online ready for Christmas shopping

Supporting image for story: Christmas arrives at a Shrewsbury garden centre - with late night shopping, beautiful baubles and exclusive offers

Christmas arrives at a Shrewsbury garden centre - with late night shopping, beautiful baubles and exclusive offers

Supporting image for story: Typical worker ‘would need to save over a lifetime’s earnings to become wealthy’

Typical worker ‘would need to save over a lifetime’s earnings to become wealthy’

October 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Winter Fuel Payment 2025: HMRC rule changes explained as UK pensioners face tax on winter fuel allowance

Winter Fuel Payment 2025: HMRC rule changes explained as UK pensioners face tax on winter fuel allowance

October 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sainsbury’s and Argos to hire around 19,000 extra workers for Christmas - how to apply

Sainsbury’s and Argos to hire around 19,000 extra workers for Christmas - how to apply

Supporting image for story: We visited a welcoming Shropshire country pub with olde world charm, a warm welcome, a great bite to eat and stunning views

We visited a welcoming Shropshire country pub with olde world charm, a warm welcome, a great bite to eat and stunning views

October 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Extra support with winter fuel bills is available for millions of UK households in Winter Fuel Payments - here’s who is eligible

Extra support with winter fuel bills is available for millions of UK households in Winter Fuel Payments - here’s who is eligible

September 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: SpudMan’s baked potato cookbook crashes to £5.19 in Amazon deal

SpudMan’s baked potato cookbook crashes to £5.19 in Amazon deal

September 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I commute 100 miles from my home in the West Midlands to London because I still take home 30% more in wages than I would locally'

'I commute 100 miles from my home in the West Midlands to London because I still take home 30% more in wages than I would locally'

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We are being hammered and pushed out of business': 'Trailer of Truth' national farmer protest rolls into Shropshire

'We are being hammered and pushed out of business': 'Trailer of Truth' national farmer protest rolls into Shropshire

Supporting image for story: We tried the bathroom website that lets you pick any Farrow & Ball colour for your vanity unit

We tried the bathroom website that lets you pick any Farrow & Ball colour for your vanity unit

Supporting image for story: From anxious pups to shiny coats – why pet owners are turning to supplements

From anxious pups to shiny coats – why pet owners are turning to supplements

September 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: Save on broadband and phone deals with social tariffs

Money Matters: Save on broadband and phone deals with social tariffs

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: The huge price rise of 13 food shopping staples compared to the 60s and 70s, with one popular grocery item soaring in price

The huge price rise of 13 food shopping staples compared to the 60s and 70s, with one popular grocery item soaring in price

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three things drivers should do as a major car manufacturer sets aside £200m for loan scandal payout claims

Three things drivers should do as a major car manufacturer sets aside £200m for loan scandal payout claims

September 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited an historic Whitchurch pub which has an iconic look and is a place for foodies and drinkers to enjoy

We visited an historic Whitchurch pub which has an iconic look and is a place for foodies and drinkers to enjoy

September 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Struggling with your water bill? The Big Difference Scheme could help

Struggling with your water bill? The Big Difference Scheme could help

September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: DWP Benefits before Christmas: 13 DWP payments worth over £7,000 you could get before Christmas - how to claim and apply

DWP Benefits before Christmas: 13 DWP payments worth over £7,000 you could get before Christmas - how to claim and apply

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Aldi plans to open 80 new shops in two years in £1.6bn investment after profits fall despite sales rise

Aldi plans to open 80 new shops in two years in £1.6bn investment after profits fall despite sales rise

September 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two in five renters forced to ration energy to afford bills while landlords 'hesitant' to help – Citizens Advice

Two in five renters forced to ration energy to afford bills while landlords 'hesitant' to help – Citizens Advice

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border which has built its own community and become a place for celebrations and events

We visited a pub on the Staffordshire/Shropshire border which has built its own community and become a place for celebrations and events

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Contactless limit: major tap-to-pay card payment change could arrive in UK soon – what it means for your money

Contactless limit: major tap-to-pay card payment change could arrive in UK soon – what it means for your money

Supporting image for story: Parents of more than 1,000 Powys children could be missing out on free childcare

Parents of more than 1,000 Powys children could be missing out on free childcare

September 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: New children’s mental health service for Shropshire moves a step closer

New children’s mental health service for Shropshire moves a step closer

Supporting image for story: Watch: Telford taxi drivers in go-slow 'strike' protest over higher fees at Veezu

Watch: Telford taxi drivers in go-slow 'strike' protest over higher fees at Veezu

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: We’ve saved £80k on our dream West Midlands home renovation by doing it ourselves

We’ve saved £80k on our dream West Midlands home renovation by doing it ourselves

Supporting image for story: Major UK supermarket cuts prices on 650 everyday groceries - here’s by how much and how long the deal is due to last

Major UK supermarket cuts prices on 650 everyday groceries - here’s by how much and how long the deal is due to last

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