European parents of Giant and Food Lion to merge in $29 billion deal. The $29 billion merger of the European owners of Giant, long the Baltimore region's dominant supermarket chain, and Food Lion would make both grocery brands more competitive with nontraditional grocers such as Wal-Mart, analysts said Wednesday.
Weather Overview for Birmingham. 1  Birmingham, in the UKâs west Midlands, receives a mild temperate climate. 2  Summer begins in mid June and lasts into mid September. 3  Autumn, from mid September till November, sees the average high temperatures drop from 18Â°C in September, to 14Â°C in October and down to 9Â°C in November.
Spring Weather in the. The weather in spring can be mixed. The end of March is often windy and April is known for its showery weather followed by sunshine. Right up to the end of May or into June spring nights can be frosty and cold. Days can be sunny and warm. Spring weather in the United Kingdom.