James Rodger

Content Editor

Based inBirmingham

Topic ExpertiseTrending, TV, showbiz, celebrity, money saving, shopping, weather

Local ExpertiseBirmingham

AffiliationsNUJ

James is a Content Editor at Birmingham Live, having joined in 2016 following two years at the Coventry Telegraph. James covers UK and World News, as well as trending content, from the latest TV shows and celebrity stories, to money-saving tips, shopping and weather.

'Significant' warning issued to 1.2 million British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF energy customers

The energy regulator and watchdog will review standing charges after calls from consumer groups and experts.

Drivers face having £5,000 taken from bank accounts due to little-known winter law

Midlands traffic and travel

Drivers could face a huge fine and even receive penalty points for wearing their winter coats in the car - and motorists can also be hit with £5,000 fines if caught wearing winter boots while behind the wheel.

Santander sends message to anybody who makes more than two withdrawals a month

High street banking giant Santander UK, one of the UK's largest banks alongside the likes of Barclays, HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds, has launched a new limited access savings account following research into easy access withdrawal behaviour.

Santander issues eight-day warning to anybody with over £100 in account

Savers who open a Limited Access Saver before November 30, 2023, would be eligible to enter Santander’s £100,000 prize draw for customers if they deposit at least £100 in their Santander current and/or instant access accounts.

New pension rules for millions of workers and bosses from today

An expert has issued the warning amid reports that a shake-up is set to be unveiled in the Autumn Statement and Budget from Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday.

Lloyds Bank issues 48-hour warning to anybody with account and says 'avoid'

The banking giant has issued a warning over Black Friday as the number of purchase scams rising, costing customers £400 on average, with the shopping bonanza set to return on November 24 this year.

Lloyds Bank issues £400 warning ahead of customers having sum wiped from account

The high street banking giant says the number of online shopping scams jumped by almost a fifth (18 per cent) last November and December and the average amount lost was around £400 but some cases can run to £1,000s.

Martin Lewis flooded with support over 'pinch myself' moment and says 'I hope'

At the end of tonight's latest The Martin Lewis Money Show, the consumer champion was flooded with support from Twitter/X fans.

Martin Lewis urges every driver to get '100 per cent free' winter essential

All drivers have to do is sign up for the Halfords Club, the Money Saving Expert star revealed on Tuesday as he returned to the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show from 8pm til 9pm.

Cadbury brings back iconic chocolate just in time for Christmas - sending fans wild

The popular food blogging social media channel also shared a snap of a five-pack Creme Egg box, along with a half-eaten white chocolate egg.

ITV I'm A Celebrity viewers horrified by 'creepy' way Marvin Humes wooed Rochelle

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

The JLS singer opened up on ITV I'm A Celebrity on Tuesday, with the singer chatting to Channel 4 Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson about their love lives.

ITV I'm A Celebrity's Nella Rose's mum died in arms years before dad's death

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

Nella lost it at Fred Sirieix in a blazing row, after she took offence at a "family" remark from the Channel 4 First Dates star.

Martin Lewis issues 'check now' warning ahead of £48,000 being added to bank accounts

The Martin Lewis Money Show star was back on the programme on Tuesday, from 8pm til 9pm, for a live episode where he explored pensions, wills and the Cost of Living crisis.

Martin Lewis urges UK households to spend £82 immediately and says 'it's important'

Martin Lewis has delivered an important and poignant episode of the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight. The financial expert and consumer champion has warned UK households over the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney.

Martin Lewis issues 'over £1,000' warning to 200,000 UK households

This Morning star, who is also a Good Morning Britain regular, was back on the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight from 8pm til 9pm with a special on wills and retirement.

Martin Lewis issues warning to couples who aren't married and says 'it's crucial'

Mr Lewis explained how in the eyes of the law, your partner won't automatically inherit anything when you die unless you have a will in place.

Joe Sugg gushes over BBC Strictly Come Dancing star girlfriend Dianne Buswell after heartache

Strictly Come Dancing

Dianne was supported by Joe after the devastating news she and Bobby Brazier were in the bottom two.

Abbey Clancy shares how she seduced Peter Crouch and he says 'it worked'

Crouch, a former Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton, Portsmouth, Queens Park Rangers, Stoke City and Burnley star, now hosts a BBC Sounds podcast with Abbey.

BBC Top Gear legend James May breaks silence on show axe and says 'it's sad'

May - who used to star on the BBC show alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, who hails from Solihull, said: "I can’t believe it’s gone forever," after the decision to "shelve" it today.

New National Insurance rules for 28 million people from Wednesday

Cuts to national insurance for 28 million people will be at the heart of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement on Wednesday, reports say tonight.

UK households on £50,000 a year will get extra £380 added to bank accounts

The Chancellor and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to unveil a raft of measures tomorrow, Wednesday November 22 - including tax cuts for bu siness in a pre-election gambit.

M&S issues warning to middle-class shoppers and says trend is 'creeping in'

Marks & Spencer

The Marks and Spencer chief said the retailer was seeing shoppers were tempted to leave without paying when the machines failed to scan products.

M&S, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, John Lewis force rules to change from January

Marks & Spencer

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce that the specialist underwear will no longer be subject to VAT from January.

Co-op issues 34-day message to shoppers after 'a tough year'

The Co-operative

The Co-Op says its Christmas campaign focuses on “the gift of community spirit” as it calls on members and customers to donate to local causes.

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