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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.

Public Sector Pension Reforms: What Changes Mean

Major reforms to public sector pensions are being planned by the new Labour government, affecting millions of workers across the UK. Discover how these changes could impact your retirement plans and what it means for the future of public services.

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.

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.

M&S closes Birmingham store after 18 months

M&S confirms permanent closure of its Birmingham city centre store, leaving another empty unit in the struggling retail district just 18 months after opening.

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.

Migrant workers send £63bn home annually

New research reveals migrant workers across the UK and EU are sending home an incredible £63 billion each year, providing crucial financial support to families and boosting developing economies.

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.

Thousands of UK workers paid below minimum wage

New research reveals thousands of UK employees are working for less than the legal minimum wage, with Birmingham and West Midlands workers among the worst affected. Discover which sectors are most at risk.

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.

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.

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.

Train guard's heartbreaking reply goes viral

A poignant exchange between a railway worker and passenger reveals the hidden emotional toll on transport staff, sparking widespread discussion about compassion in public transport.

Aldi's 23 Priority Towns for New Supermarket Expansion

Discount supermarket giant Aldi has identified 23 key towns across the UK where it's actively seeking sites for new store openings, with Birmingham and the West Midlands featuring prominently in their expansion strategy.

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