Simmons Bar Chain Shuts Manchester Venue After 18 Months
Major UK bar chain Simmons has closed its Manchester location after just 18 months, part of five venue closures following significant financial losses and challenging market conditions.
Major UK bar chain Simmons has closed its Manchester location after just 18 months, part of five venue closures following significant financial losses and challenging market conditions.
New data reveals a 2.3% increase in business insolvencies across Wales in 2025, while start-up numbers grew by 8.7%. The construction sector remains most vulnerable nationally.
HMRC reveals over one million people missed the Self Assessment deadline, facing £100 penalties and escalating charges. Officials urge immediate filing to avoid further fines.
A taxpayer's ordeal reveals HMRC's contradictory advice on capital gains tax payments, leading to unexpected interest charges and a lengthy complaint process.
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Families can access Drayton Manor and Waterworld from £35 per person with a limited-time 'Rides & Slides' combi ticket offer valid this February half term.
HMRC's Making Tax Digital programme has cost UK taxpayers nearly £850 million since 2015, with annual costs exceeding £120 million and forecasts predicting a rise beyond £1.3 billion.
Birmingham has secured four prestigious spots on SquareMeal's UK Top 100 Restaurants list for 2026, celebrating culinary excellence across the nation.
LBG Media, owner of LadBible, reports 7% revenue growth to £92.2 million, plans AI investment expansion, and considers strategic acquisitions for further expansion.
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RecommendedThe Northern Quarter Restaurant in Manchester, twice named Restaurant of the Year, is closing permanently after 22 years due to soaring operational costs and economic challenges.
Shackleford Pianos in Macclesfield has appointed administrators after nearly two decades of trading, with its website now offline and future uncertain.
Major Birmingham jewellery manufacturer WH Darby has filed a notice to appoint administrators, putting the 140-year-old company and 41 jobs at risk in the Jewellery Quarter.
GAMCO Investors proposes David Schachter for Saba Capital Management fund boards to address trading discounts and enhance investor protection.
Six British holidaymakers, including a Birmingham resident, have died after contracting severe gastric illnesses at Cape Verde resorts. Families allege poor hygiene standards and are pursuing legal action.
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RecommendedA well-located four-bedroom semi-detached home in Highgate, Birmingham, offers generous living space, driveway parking, and a private garden for £375,000.
Santander introduces My First Mortgage, a 5-year fixed-rate product requiring just a 2% deposit, aiming to make homeownership more accessible amid rising property prices.
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Aldi has announced significant price reductions across hundreds of products, investing over £22 million to help UK shoppers save money on their weekly grocery bills.
High street bank Santander emails customers about investing, acknowledging it can seem 'complicated' and 'daunting' while promoting its ready-made investment funds.
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RecommendedThe 2026 Innovation Awards programme has been officially launched in Birmingham, with organisers preparing to announce a major national tech brand as new sponsor. The awards celebrate UK innovation across 18 categories.
Make More Noise, a Birmingham-based PR agency, celebrates its 10th anniversary, highlighting a decade of boosting challenger brands and ambitious entrepreneurs through strategic communications.
UK grocery price inflation eased to 4% in January 2026, the lowest rate since last April. Own-brand products now account for over half of all purchases as shoppers seek value.
UK households are stocking up on fresh fruit and yoghurt after grocery price inflation fell to its lowest level since April, with fresh fruit sales up 6% and yoghurt rising by 4%.
Charlotte Tilbury's £215 L.O.V.E mystery beauty box has been reduced to £95, but savvy shoppers can get it for just £68.13 using TopCashback's limited-time offer.
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RecommendedNationwide Building Society increases selected fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.19%, with Virgin Money following suit, signalling an end to January's competitive pricing period as experts warn borrowers.
Amazon shoppers praise the Prime Linens duvet cover set for delivering a luxurious hotel-style sleep experience at an affordable price point, with prices starting from just £17.99.
The historic Udny Arms Hotel in Aberdeenshire has entered administration and is now on sale for £1.6 million, with administrators working to preserve bookings and local jobs.
SushiDog has launched its first Midlands outlet at Birmingham Bullring, offering fully customisable sushi bowls and salads in a vibrant kiosk-style venue featuring local artwork.
A £400 million investment in Birmingham's Knowledge Quarter is set to drive job creation and skills development across life sciences, manufacturing, and digital sectors.
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RecommendedA new study reveals Birmingham's Roxy Ball Room ranks third in the UK for entertainment bars, praised for its interactive games and high customer ratings.