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Asda sells 24 stores in £568m property deal

Asda strengthens its finances with a £568m sale-and-leaseback of 24 supermarkets and a depot. The stores will continue operating as usual. Discover the details.

Reeves abandons income tax rise for millions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans to increase income tax, breaking from speculation. Discover the full details of the upcoming Budget and its impact on your finances.

New M&S and Greggs drive-thru approved for Burton

Plans for a major expansion of Shobnall Retail Park in Burton have been approved, bringing a new M&S, a drive-thru Greggs, and a 24-lane bowling alley. The development will create 150 jobs and add 400 parking spaces. Discover the full details of this exci

UK SMEs start with less than £6,000

New research reveals the average UK SME starts with under £6,000, with 80% walking a financial tightrope. Discover the personal sacrifices and the call for more entrepreneurial support.

Urgent ISA warning for UK households

UK savers urged to move cash ISA funds to higher-paying accounts ahead of potential Labour Budget changes. Discover top tax-free savings rates exceeding 4%.

Tax Uncertainty Halts UK Electric Car Adoption

New data reveals nearly half of UK drivers are reconsidering electric vehicle purchases due to uncertain tax changes. Discover how policy shifts are impacting the EV market.

Urgent ISA warning as £20k allowance faces cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may slash the Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £10,000. Experts urge savers to use their full allowance before the November budget to shield savings from tax.

Midlands Finance Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Discover the winners of the Midlands Finance Awards 2025, celebrating the region's top financial talent and innovation. Over £3,400 was raised for Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Shoe Zone closes fan-favourite Rhyl store

Shoe Zone begins clearance sale as it shuts its Rhyl branch, part of a wider retail crisis hitting UK high streets. Discover the full impact and store closure list.

Welsh Retail Footfall Surges 7.1% in March

New data reveals Welsh retail is outperforming other UK nations with significant footfall increases in March 2024, offering hope for high streets and shopping centres.

Matalan Ends Online Returns in Major Policy Shift

In a bold retail shake-up, fashion giant Matalan announces it will stop accepting returns for online purchases, joining a growing industry trend to cut costs and reduce environmental impact.

High Earners Risk Losing Child Benefit in Tax Trap

Thousands of UK professionals earning over £60,000 risk losing valuable child benefit payments due to frozen thresholds and rising wages. Discover how the stealth tax is hitting middle-class families.

Lidl confirms Perry Barr store opening date

Discount supermarket giant Lidl has announced the official opening date for its exciting new Birmingham store at Perry Barr Retail Park, bringing fresh groceries and unbeatable prices to the community this spring.

Car Finance Compensation: Millions Could Claim

A major regulatory investigation into motor finance commission arrangements could see millions of British drivers receive compensation payouts. Here's everything you need to know about the FCA probe and how to claim.

M&S Profits Soar 58% in Stunning Turnaround

Marks & Spencer's transformation strategy delivers impressive results with clothing and home sales climbing 5.7% and food revenue up 13%, signalling a major retail comeback story.

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