UK retail growth slows as households await Labour Budget
UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.6% in October as cautious households cut spending ahead of expected tax rises in the Labour Autumn Budget. Discover how this affects Christmas shopping.
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Lancaster University job cuts spark strike action
Lancaster University plans to cut over 400 jobs, prompting lecturer strikes and fears from local businesses and students about the economic and educational impact.
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.
Black Country boosts youth employment via KIC Radio partnership
An innovative partnership between Black Country organisations and KIC Radio is transforming youth employment support, creating new opportunities and breaking down barriers for young job seekers across the region.
£74m Logistics Hub Construction Begins in Stoke
Construction begins on state-of-the-art 330,000 sq ft logistics facility at Chatterley Valley, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting Staffordshire's economy
Primark scraps traditional tills for mobile checkout system
Primark is revolutionising the shopping experience by replacing traditional tills with mobile checkout points, allowing staff to process payments anywhere in the store.
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.
BT loses 100,000 broadband customers to rivals
BT Group faces significant customer losses as competitors like Sky, TalkTalk, and Virgin Media O2 lure away broadband subscribers with aggressive pricing and package deals.
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.
The Entertainer announces major job cuts amid cost crisis
Britain's beloved toy chain The Entertainer faces tough restructuring with significant job losses as rising costs and tax pressures hit the retail sector hard.
ASOS cuts 500 jobs in UK restructuring
Online fashion giant ASOS announces significant workforce reduction affecting 500 roles across UK operations, including key Birmingham distribution centres, as part of cost-cutting measures.
West England's Economic Surge: What Comes Next?
West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris reveals significant economic achievements while outlining ambitious plans for future growth, investment and job creation across the region.
East Yorkshire HR Firm Secures Major Investment Boost
Hull-based HR Solutions grows with six-figure funding from NPIF - Mercia Debt Finance, creating new employment opportunities in the region
Manchester economy grows at double UK average rate
New research reveals Manchester's economy is growing at double the national average, creating thousands of jobs and attracting record business investment while other regions struggle.
Violence against shop workers surges by one-third
Shocking new data reveals a dramatic surge in physical assaults and verbal abuse targeting retail staff across Britain, with Co-op reporting over 1,000 incidents daily.
Sherwood: I'd take Birmingham City job tomorrow
Former Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood makes stunning admission about Birmingham City vacancy, revealing he'd 'jump at the chance' to replace Tony Mowbray at St Andrew's.
Waitrose Implements New £50 Checkout Rule
Waitrose introduces a significant policy change affecting self-service checkout payments, setting a £50 minimum for card transactions to combat theft and streamline operations.
Aldi to open 16 new UK stores in major expansion
Discount supermarket giant Aldi announces major expansion with 16 new stores planned across the UK, creating hundreds of jobs and bringing bargain groceries to more communities.
Primark Owner ABF Considers Business Separation
Associated British Foods is exploring a potential separation of its retail and grocery divisions, a move that could reshape the future of Primark and its 400+ stores across the UK and internationally.
Tesco's 'humiliating' checkout change sparks shopper outrage
Tesco has quietly rolled out a controversial new self-checkout system that's leaving customers feeling 'humiliated' and 'treated like criminals' during routine shopping trips.
Prolific Birmingham thief jailed after seven-week crime spree
A prolific Birmingham thief has been jailed for 18 months after admitting to seven shoplifting offences across the city centre in just seven weeks, with crimes captured on CCTV.
Council's £15m town centre demolition plan
A bold £15 million regeneration scheme could see a struggling town centre purchased and demolished by the council in a dramatic bid to reverse years of decline and create a vibrant new community hub.
Waitrose Launches 'Little Treats' Loyalty Scheme
Waitrose unveils exciting new loyalty programme offering members free hot drinks, newspapers and exclusive discounts as part of their 'Little Treats' initiative.
Radnor Hills investment creates 50 jobs in Welsh expansion
Welsh soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills receives significant funding injection to expand production capacity and workforce at its Powys facility, driving growth in the UK beverage sector.
Meta cuts 660 UK jobs in latest tech purge
Facebook's parent company Meta confirms significant workforce reduction affecting London operations as tech giant continues global restructuring programme.
Somerset Jewellery Store Closes After 65 Years
The historic H. Tobys jewellery shop in Taunton has closed its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for the high street after nearly seven decades of trading.
Morrisons removes use by dates from milk
Supermarket giant Morrisons is removing 'use by' dates from milk packaging in a bold environmental initiative that could prevent millions of pints from being wasted unnecessarily each year.
Fenwick dramatically reduces losses in retail turnaround
Historic British retailer Fenwick reports significantly reduced losses as strategic restructuring takes effect, with sales growth across all stores signalling retail recovery.
OAP banned from Aldi after security confrontation
A 75-year-old grandfather has been barred from his local Aldi after confronting security staff about their ID checks, igniting discussions about retail security protocols and customer rights across Britain.
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