Sides Fried Chicken Chain Plans Major UK Expansion

The popular Sides fried chicken chain, founded by the Sidemen, has unveiled ambitious expansion plans for 2026, including 15 new UK restaurants and international growth in India, Malaysia, and the UAE.

Lloyds Bank Closes 95 Branches, Customers Worried

Lloyds Bank is closing 95 branches nationwide, including in Bournemouth, Wareham, Lymington, and Ringwood, leaving many customers, especially the elderly, dismayed over reduced access to in-person banking services.

PZ Cussons: TikTok Shop as Vital as Tesco

Manchester-based consumer goods giant PZ Cussons, maker of Imperial Leather, says competing on TikTok Shop is as essential as traditional retail like Tesco, as it battles social media-savvy brands.

AI Digital Frame Turns Photos Into Paintings

SwitchBot's AI Art Frame uses e-ink technology to transform photos into artwork, offering long battery life and a cable-free design, though it comes with a high price tag and brightness limitations.

ISA Mistake Stops Brits Maximising Allowances, Experts Warn

Financial experts caution that a widespread misunderstanding about ISA rules is causing many Brits to miss out on maximizing their annual savings allowances, with Lifetime ISAs highlighted as a key option for first-time home buyers.

Leon Fast Food Chain Collapses, 11 Restaurants Shut

Leon, the UK natural fast food chain, has entered administration, closing 11 restaurants and cutting 244 jobs. Co-founder cites unsustainable taxes and straying from core values as key factors in the collapse.

Lloyds Announces 95 More UK Branch Closures

Lloyds Banking Group plans to shut 95 additional branches, with over 230 closures scheduled for 2026-2027. The shift towards banking hubs continues as communities adapt to digital banking trends.

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