Lidl named Top Employer 2026 in major HR award
Lidl GB has been certified as a Top Employer 2026 and received the Enterprise Seal, recognising its high-quality HR management and commitment to staff development.
Lidl GB has been certified as a Top Employer 2026 and received the Enterprise Seal, recognising its high-quality HR management and commitment to staff development.
Hoot Creative Arts, a Huddersfield charity, receives the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award for its outstanding volunteer management. Discover how they support mental health through the arts.
Wealth manager Schroders sees shares surge 9% after forecasting a £745m operating profit, driven by strong new business inflows and rising assets under management. Discover the full story.
A seven-figure investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II has enabled a management buyout at Gateshead IT firm Advantex, securing 70 jobs and driving recruitment. Read more about this regional growth story.
A personal finance expert outlines five crucial steps to improve your finances in 2026, from tackling debt to smart saving, as energy costs climb. Start your financial transformation today.
Ocado has launched a new 'weight management' food aisle, including smaller portions for users of weight loss injections. Nutritionists stress the crucial role of diet alongside medication.
Eliz Hussein of Visiting Angels North Kent has been named Caregiver of the Year for the South East, celebrated for her exceptional compassion and dedication. Discover her inspiring story.
National financial planner Perspective Financial Group teams up with DJH in a 50/50 wealth management joint venture, aiming to fuel ambitious growth plans for both firms.
Lee Hartley of Fairstone and Sarat Pediredla of hedgehog lab leave firms they founded. Read about their legacies and new ventures in the UK business sector.
Richard Perry from Tipton lost a staggering 11st 7.5lbs after a family wedding left him feeling dreadful. His health transformation saw daily medication drop from 15 tablets to just three. Read his inspiring journey.
Feeling anxious as the year ends? Health psychologist Dr Ravi Gill explains why and shares six practical strategies to manage post-Christmas stress and start the New Year positively.
A Slough volunteer group, Living in Harmony, provides free holistic support for managing long-term conditions. Join their community sessions focusing on mind, body, and spirit. Call 07846312831 for details.
Diagrama Foundation reintroduces working ponies to its 100-acre West Sussex care farm, blending historical practices with modern support for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Ann-Marie Riley, Chief Nurse at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, receives an OBE for exceptional nursing leadership and patient care. Discover her impact.
Rochdale Borough celebrates a year of triumphs, from gold medals at North West in Bloom to major regeneration projects and vital community support. Discover the highlights of 2025.
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
Ray Beaglehole and Nigel Hart from Channel Rotary Club Folkestone have been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary's highest honour, for their outstanding service. Discover their stories.
Steven Gerrard speaks exclusively on his disappointing Aston Villa exit, blaming a 'core group' of players. The former boss reflects on his 11-month spell and where it went wrong. Watch the full interview on TNT Sports.
A Marie Curie charity shop in the West Midlands has been crowned the nation's best after a public vote. Discover what makes this community hub so special and where to find it.
Thousands of UK state pensioners may be owed a £308 back payment due to a DWP legal error on PIP mobility awards. Check eligibility and how to claim now.
Discover Lowsonford, a quaint Warwickshire village with lovely canal walks, leading to a pub with a festive scent and award-winning pies. Perfect for a festive day out.
Newark's Eleni Chivers, 17, is nominated for a BroadwayWorld UK Award for Best Leading Performer. Vote now to support this local talent against West End stars.
Scarlette Hudson, 12, missed half her junior school but now attends full-time thanks to her autism assistance dog, Ivanhoe. The pair won Client Partnership of the Year from Sheffield's Support Dogs charity.
Chorley-based Perspective Financial Group expands with its 17th acquisition of 2025, adding £400m in assets and 27 staff from Gloucestershire's Prosser Knowles. Discover the strategic growth.
Lorna Collins from Amersham wins the Alex Richardson Achiever of the Year Award for her creative work supporting brain injury survivors. Discover her inspiring story.
Daniel Barr, an ex-Army labourer, is commended for his 'outstandingly brave' act of stopping a car that drove into a Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring over 100. Read his incredible story.
Beloved actor Martin Grelis, known for his role in The Matrix, has passed away at 57. Read the tributes and details of his career.
A Birmingham mother went into labour just hours after learning her two-year-old had leukaemia. Now four, Connie is set to ring the bell ending treatment after joining a pioneering clinical trial. Read her family's inspiring story.
Durham-based water retailer Wave reports revenue growth to £555m, driven by public sector contracts and the acquisition of tech firm Infersens. Read the full financial results.
Kelly Osbourne collected a Lord Mayor's Award for her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, in Birmingham. She spoke of his Brummie pride and the city's overwhelming support.