Labour Plans Business Rates Overhaul to Save High Streets
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical reform of 'broken' business rates system to save struggling shops and create level playing field for British businesses.
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Britain's 100 Best Pubs 2024 Revealed
Discover which beloved British pubs have been crowned the nation's finest in this year's prestigious awards, featuring everything from historic coaching inns to trendy craft beer havens.
Minecraft servers down in global Azure outage
Microsoft's Azure cloud outage causes worldwide Minecraft server collapse, leaving frustrated gamers unable to connect. Technical issues persist for hours across multiple regions.
Microsoft outage cripples UK services - full list
A massive Microsoft outage has crippled essential services across Britain, affecting airports, healthcare, and transport systems. Here's everything you need to know about the ongoing crisis.
Wilko reopens Birmingham city centre store
Beloved discount retailer Wilko is reopening its flagship Birmingham store with a major jobs boost, marking a dramatic comeback after last year's collapse.
Amazon and Microsoft Networks Crash in Major Outage
Massive internet disruption hits thousands as tech giants Amazon and Microsoft suffer simultaneous network failures, bringing down popular services across the UK and beyond.
MCR Property Group Plans Acquisitions After Strong Results
Manchester-based property investment firm MCR Property Group reveals ambitious expansion plans and dividend growth after reporting robust financial performance and strategic portfolio repositioning.
Next Black Friday 2025: Ultimate Deal Guide
Get ahead of the crowd with our complete guide to Next Black Friday 2025. Discover when sales start, what deals to expect, and pro tips for maximising your savings on fashion, homeware and beauty.
Ofcom slashes mobile & broadband rip-off charges
UK regulator announces sweeping reforms to protect consumers from excessive mobile and broadband termination fees, potentially saving households hundreds of pounds annually.
Wilko to shut all stores by October - 12,500 jobs at risk
Beloved UK retailer Wilko enters administration, putting 12,500 jobs at risk as all 400 stores prepare to close permanently by early October, marking the end of an era for British high streets.
Santander UK Delays Earnings Calls Amid Technical Review
Santander UK postpones crucial earnings calls as parent company Banco Santander conducts technical analysis, raising questions about banking transparency.
GSK lifts HIV sales targets after treatment breakthrough
British pharmaceutical leader GSK has significantly upgraded its HIV treatment sales projections following stellar performance of its new long-acting injectable therapies, signalling strong growth ahead.
Weir Group considers London Stock Exchange exit
Glasgow-based engineering powerhouse Weir Group explores potential £4.8 billion departure from London Stock Exchange amid shifting market landscape and strategic review.
Sainsbury's customer pays 1p for £30 grocery shop
A Sainsbury's customer scored an unbelievable bargain when a technical glitch allowed them to purchase over £30 worth of groceries for just one penny at a Birmingham store.
Birmingham Mortgage Firm Collapses After £20M Lending
A Birmingham-based mortgage firm has ceased trading after approving over £20 million in loans, leaving hundreds of borrowers in limbo and raising serious questions about financial regulation.
Poundland to Close 10 More UK Stores
Discount retailer Poundland confirms another wave of store closures affecting multiple locations nationwide, as part of ongoing portfolio review and transformation strategy.
HMRC begins bank account raids in tax crackdown
Exclusive: HMRC launches aggressive new powers to directly raid bank accounts of suspected tax dodgers, with thousands already receiving warning letters as cost of living crisis deepens.
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