Glasgow tops UK property sales speed, Birmingham lags
Glasgow homes sell fastest in UK at 35 days, while Birmingham takes 61 days, according to new data.
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Aldi Cheapest Supermarket for Ninth Month, Offers Vouchers
Aldi wins £100 vouchers for 10 shoppers after being named UK's cheapest supermarket for July 2026 by Which?, extending a nine-month streak.
Welsh large industrial space take-up falls 20.3% in H1 2026
Take-up of large industrial space in Wales fell 20.3% in H1 2026 to 231,320 sq ft, with 94% of available stock grade C, says Savills.
North East women leaders win Innovate UK backing
Three North East female founders receive £75,000 grants and 12-month support from Innovate UK's Women in Innovation programme, boosting firms in construction, health tech, and care.
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Cash ISA allowance cut to £12,000 for under-65s from 2027 (11.08.2026)
From April 2027, the cash ISA allowance for under-65s will drop from £20,000 to £12,000, affecting households with over £10,000 in savings. Pensioners keep the full limit.
Welsh firms secure £6m funding and major deals
Kubos Semiconductors raises £1.5m, Taylor Facilities Management completes MBO, RGM acquired by Vella Group, AerFin to be bought by Orix Aviation, and ITCS acquires Crestline Cyber Security.
Bellway urges Government help for housing market
Bellway sees sales and profits rise but calls for Government action on stamp duty and deposit support to boost housing market and help first-time buyers.
Birmingham Brothers Meet Ronan Keating at Food Festival
Two brothers from Birmingham who appeared on Dragons' Den rubbed shoulders with Ronan Keating at a popular food festival, showcasing their business.
Olympian slams £18.50 pork roll at European Athletics Championships
Olympic silver medallist Sharron Davies criticizes food and ticket prices at European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, calling for affordability.
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MP Backs Small Breweries in Campaign to Save Local Pubs
MP Alex Burghart supports SIBA's proposal to let tenanted pubs offer guest beers from small breweries, boosting local business and pub trade.
Ryanair Cabin Bag: Underseat Fit With Packing Cubes
Ryanair's 10kg cabin bag fits underseat if packed correctly. Use packing cubes to maximize space. Learn tips for fitting the 40x20x25cm bag.
Principality ramps up commercial lending in steady first half
Principality Building Society reported underlying profit of £22.2m in H1 2026, with commercial lending at £864m and commitments of £300m, supporting new social homes.
Aston Villa Transfer News: Endrick, Palhinha, David
Aston Villa are targeting Endrick, Joao Palhinha and Jonathan David as Unai Emery plans a busy end to the transfer window. Get the latest updates.
IHG Middle East Revenue Plunges 19% Amid Iran Conflict
InterContinental Hotels Group's Middle East revenue per available room fell 19% in Q2 due to the Iran conflict, but overall growth persists elsewhere.
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Birmingham ranks second as UK's best business hub for side hustles
Birmingham ranks second in the UK for entrepreneurial ambition, with 46% of Brits now running side hustles, up from 39% in 2025, according to 1st Formations research.
Drayton Manor warns of roadwork delays this week
Drayton Manor alerts visitors to roadworks from Aug 11-14, causing delays. Lichfield Street closed until Wednesday; extra travel time advised.
Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream Amazon Deal
Amazon slashes Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream price by 20% today. Find out how much you can save and where to get this luxury skincare bargain.
Birmingham Airport Flights to Sofia with £1.20 Pints
Birmingham Airport offers direct Ryanair flights to Sofia, Bulgaria, from £122 round-trip. Pints cost as low as £1.20, with cheap food and hotels.
BeMySource Global Launch to Transform Digital Services
BeMySource, a new digital services platform, has launched globally from Birmingham, aiming to connect businesses with verified freelancers and agencies worldwide, boosting the local tech economy.
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Student Loan Interest Rates Confirmed for 2026-27
Government confirms student loan interest rates for 2026-27: Plan 1, 2, 3, 5 set at 4.1% RPI, with caps for Plans 2 and 3.
Bristol Airport Car Park Plan Rejected on Appeal
A proposed long-stay car park for Bristol Airport near the Mendip Hills has been refused on appeal, with inspectors citing unacceptable noise disturbance for residents.
Burnham and Healey Could Restore Full ISA Allowance
Experts suggest Andy Burnham and John Healey may scrap the planned ISA cap, restoring the full £20,000 cash ISA allowance from 2027, ahead of the October 28 Autumn Budget.
Spirax Reiterates Guidance as First-Half Profits Rise
Spirax Group reports resilient H1: revenue up 5% to £863.8m, profit up to £171.1m, reiterates full-year guidance amid strong order book.
Endrick Set to Stay at Real Madrid, Villa Target Misses Out
Aston Villa target Endrick will reportedly stay at Real Madrid this summer, with the Brazilian's loan move now off the table. Villa continue to explore other forward options.
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Six Harborne Shop Units for Sale in Council Auction
Birmingham City Council is selling six shop units in Harborne, with guide prices from £100,000+ to £180,000, at Bond Wolfe's September 10 auction.
Digbeth Businesses Fear Closure Over Rail Hub Plans
Digbeth's independent venues face closure as Midlands Rail Hub plans threaten demolition. The Night Owl and Mama Roux are at risk, with construction starting in 2030.
Blues set to offload Marvin Ducksch this summer
Birmingham City are expected to part ways with Marvin Ducksch this summer, with the striker confirming talks with other clubs and his game time dwindling.
Bromsgrove landlord would vote Labour for VAT cut
Gary Meads, landlord of The Coach & Horses, says he'd vote Labour for the first time if Andy Burnham backs a VAT cut for pubs, calling it an 'immediate fix'.
Haydock Point Plan Promises 1,845 Jobs and HGV Hub
Peel Land's Haydock Point development could create 1,845 jobs and £76m boost, with public consultation open until September 13.
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Dartmoor village businesses shut after water main burst
Pubs, cafés and shops in Chagford, Dartmoor, closed for two days after a burst water main cut supplies to 900 properties, causing significant losses.
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