Scottish Seafood Companies in Administration
Two major Scottish seafood processors, Kenmore Sea Foods and Falfish Scotland, have collapsed into administration, threatening jobs and shaking the fishing industry despite ongoing buyer interest.
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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.
£75k earners face 60% effective tax rates
New analysis reveals how middle-income professionals face crippling effective tax rates as frozen thresholds create stealth tax raid on salaries above £75,000.
Welsh Business Demands Stronger Government Champions
Business leaders across Wales are calling for a fundamental shift in government approach, demanding genuine advocacy and practical support to unlock the nation's economic potential.
Develop North Backs North Yorkshire Regeneration Push
The influential Develop North partnership announces key leadership appointments to drive forward ambitious regeneration projects across North Yorkshire, signalling strong commitment to the region's economic future.
Eastern Airways Administrators Seek Urgent Investor Interest
Joint administrators for Eastern Airways are actively seeking interest from potential investors as the regional airline undergoes significant restructuring, with key routes and operations hanging in the balance.
Reeves unveils £22bn economic rescue package for UK
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major economic reforms including housebuilding revolution, planning system overhaul and infrastructure investment in first speech.
11 Major Changes Coming to School Curriculum
Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.
Businesses urge Reeves to force bank rate cuts
UK businesses urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to intervene as banks fail to pass on Bank of England rate cuts to struggling enterprises across Britain.
Budget 2025: PIP and Universal Credit Changes Confirmed
Chancellor's autumn budget confirms significant welfare reforms affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Discover how PIP assessments and Universal Credit payments are set to change.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%
The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive meeting as inflation concerns persist, with Monetary Policy Committee members divided on future direction.
Interim Boss to Lead West Midlands Transport Transformation
Exclusive: Transport for West Midlands appoints interim managing director to spearhead massive transport overhaul including bus reform, cycling infrastructure and rail improvements across the region.
Sutton Coldfield coffee shop closes suddenly
The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.
Farage's Reform UK spending plans face financial scrutiny
Reform UK faces mounting criticism over its election spending proposals as experts question the party's financial calculations and funding sources.
Filtronic wins £4.2M UK defence contract
Yorkshire-based tech firm Filtronic lands multimillion-pound defence contract to develop cutting-edge electronic warfare technology for enhanced national security.
Dragons' Den missing from BBC schedule
BBC viewers were left disappointed as Dragons' Den vanished from its regular slot. Find out when the business pitch show will return and what replaced it.
Spudman's Health Crisis Threatens Street Food Empire
Birmingham's beloved jacket potato vendor shares his terrifying health battle that threatened to close his thriving business, sparking an outpouring of community support.
Hays Travel makes fourth acquisition in two years
Sunderland-based travel giant Hays Travel continues its ambitious expansion strategy with the acquisition of Travel Solutions, adding another key player to its growing portfolio of businesses.
Braintree Christmas Window Competition Returns 2025
The beloved Christmas window dressing competition is officially returning to Braintree District in 2025, inviting local businesses and residents to transform their windows into winter wonderlands with cash prizes up for grabs.
Chelmsford Post Office to reopen next door
Chelmsford residents rejoice as the beloved Gloucester Avenue Post Office announces plans to reopen just next door to its former location, restoring vital community services to the area.
Trainline raises profit guidance on ticket sales surge
Digital rail platform Trainline raises full-year guidance as passenger numbers exceed expectations, signalling strong recovery in UK rail travel.
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.
Walsall Secures £20m Funding for Economic Revival
Walsall Council secures major £20m funding boost from UK Shared Prosperity Fund to drive economic growth, support local businesses, and create new opportunities across the borough.
Reeves targets 'ghost children' in £1.4bn school reform
Labour's Shadow Chancellor unveils ambitious plan to tackle the attendance crisis, fund mental health support in schools, and scrap 'outdated' VAT breaks for private schools to create a fairer education system.
Kitwave Profits Surge 15.5% Despite Market Headwinds
Wholesale distributor Kitwave reports remarkable 20.2% revenue growth and 15.5% profit increase, showcasing resilience through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence in challenging market conditions.
Teens Escape Jail for Vicious Wolverhampton Attack
Shocking footage of a brutal assault on a vulnerable man in Wolverhampton sparks national debate as perpetrators receive community orders, prompting victims' families to demand tougher youth sentencing laws.
Premier Inn Solihull Expansion Creates 30 Jobs
Whitbread announces significant expansion of Premier Inn in Solihull with new 81-bedroom hotel extension, bringing investment and employment opportunities to the West Midlands region.
DWP axes two benefits in Universal Credit shake-up
The Department for Work and Pensions is scrapping Income-related Employment and Support Allowance and Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, affecting thousands across Britain in significant cost of living changes.
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
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