Poundland Closes More Stores, Seven More Planned for February

Poundland confirms additional store closures, including a Bicester outlet in March, following recent shutdowns in Winton, Chichester, and Feltham. The discount chain plans seven more closures this month as part of ongoing restructuring efforts.

Magnum Ice Cream Profit Drop After Unilever Demerger

The Magnum Ice Cream Company, spun out from Unilever in December, sees operating profit fall to €599m in 2025 due to restructuring costs, despite 4.2% sales growth and plans for a £50m factory upgrade in Gloucester.

Brits Charged for Subscriptions Thought Cancelled

New research reveals 27% of Brits have been charged after thinking they cancelled subscriptions, with 23% struggling to cancel. Experts warn recurring card payments are hard to spot on statements.

UK Economy Stagnates with 0.1% GDP Growth

Official data reveals UK GDP grew by just 0.1% in Q4 2025, below expectations. Experts warn the economy is 'stuck in a rut' with construction declining sharply.

Lloyds Group Closes 95 Branches, 4 in Birmingham

Lloyds Banking Group will shut 95 branches, including 53 Lloyds, 31 Halifax, and 11 Bank of Scotland sites, with four closures in Birmingham. This adds to an ongoing programme closing 49 branches by October.

Housing Market Shows Recovery Signs in England and Wales

The housing market in England and Wales is displaying early signs of recovery, with Rics surveyors reporting less negative trends in buyer inquiries, agreed sales, and house prices during January 2026. Regional disparities persist, but overall sentiment h

Poundland Closes Seven Stores in February

Poundland is closing seven stores across the UK this month, including locations in Crayford, Nottingham, and Urmston, as part of its restructuring plan to reduce its network from 800 to 650-700 stores.

Martin Lewis: Two Gaps in New Telecoms Charter

Consumer champion Martin Lewis has identified two significant shortcomings in England's new Telecoms Consumer Charter, despite welcoming some improvements in transparency and social tariff awareness.

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