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High Street Businesses Demand Wider Business Rate Relief

UK high street businesses urge the government to expand business rate relief beyond pubs. Hotels, pharmacies, and retailers face crippling hikes of up to 140%. Read why sector leaders call for fundamental reform.

Fish & Chip Shops 'Could Vanish in Five Years'

The president of the National Federation of Fish Friers warns traditional chippies may disappear within five years due to rising costs and falling customers. Discover why.

Birmingham Bar Chain Sets January 9 Sale Deadline

The Revel Collective, owner of Revolution and Revolucion de Cuba bars, sets a January 9 deadline for bids as it fights to avoid collapse. Read the latest on the Birmingham hospitality scene.

HMRC delays ECOS tax changes to 2030 after backlash

The government has postponed controversial tax reforms for Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) until 2030 following fierce opposition from the UK automotive industry. Read the full details.

Car Industry Job Cuts Loom in 2026

A stark report warns thousands of UK and European automotive jobs are at risk in 2026 due to falling sales, tariffs, and Chinese competition. Discover the full story and where new jobs are being created.

Fisherman jailed for £35k company theft scam

Lewis Collinson, 38, admitted theft after withdrawing £26,700 in cash and selling a company van. He received an 18-month suspended sentence. Read the full court details.

Four Birmingham pubs revived in 2025

Discover four Birmingham pubs brought back to life in 2025, from The Anchor to The Gunmakers Arms, offering hope amidst a challenging year for the hospitality sector.

Biggest TV Shows of 2025: The Hits That Dominated Screens

From viral memes to sparking national conversations, 2025 delivered major TV moments. We review the year's biggest shows, including Severance, The White Lotus, and the final series of Stranger Things. Discover what made them unmissable.

Dyson: UK must 'want' manufacturing to keep it

Billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson argues the UK has lost its passion for making things, urging government and public to reignite manufacturing to create wealth and jobs.

West Midlands Film Boom Set to Spread Beyond Digbeth

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker reveals investor interest in new Black Country film studios, building on Digbeth's success with Peaky Blinders and the BBC. Discover the region's growing screen industry.

Netflix's £54bn Warner Bros & HBO Acquisition

Netflix agrees a monumental $72bn (£54bn) deal to acquire Warner Bros, with HBO included. The deal, pending regulatory approval until 2027, signals a seismic shift in the entertainment industry. Read the full analysis.

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