Sky Broadband Customers Can Exit Contracts Over Price Hikes

Sky Broadband customers have the right to leave their contracts without penalty if unhappy with upcoming £3 monthly price increases from April 1. Experts warn time is running out to act and suggest switching to providers with price freezes.

Lidl Easter Sunday Closure for All English Stores

Lidl will close all its stores in England for 24 hours on Easter Sunday, April 5, with reduced hours on Good Friday and Easter Monday. The discounter also announced ambitious new food waste reduction targets.

Claire's UK Enters Administration, Rescue Bid for 154 Stores

Major UK high street accessories chain Claire's has collapsed into administration for the second time in under a year, but a French jewellery entrepreneur is attempting a rescue that could preserve hundreds of jobs across its 154 British stores.

Sephora Opens 4 New UK Stores in Major Expansion

International beauty retailer Sephora has announced the opening of four new stores across the UK this summer, including two in Scotland and two in London, as part of a significant expansion of its high street presence.

Michael Hayman Elected Chair of British Chambers of Commerce

Michael Hayman, co-founder of Seven Hills, has been unanimously elected as the new chair of the British Chambers of Commerce, succeeding Sarah Howard. He will guide the network's strategic direction for business expansion and international trade.

UK Contactless Card Limit Lifted from March 19

The Financial Conduct Authority removes the £100 contactless limit, allowing customers to set their own spending caps or opt out entirely. Experts warn about budgeting implications.

Foreign Office Changes Dubai and UAE Travel Advice

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, advising against non-essential travel and pausing its flight registration scheme as regional tensions escalate.

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