UK Tourists Face £17 EU Entry Charge from 2026
British holidaymakers will need to pay a new £17 visa-waiver fee to visit 30 European countries from late 2026, a near threefold increase on the original expected cost.
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Birmingham New Street T4 Tea Shop Mysteriously Closed
A popular T4 boba tea shop on Birmingham's New Street has been bolted shut with a festive closure sign, as major pedestrian and cycling improvements transform the area.
Vortex Biotech Opens Manchester Labs, Creating Jobs
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham welcomes Vortex Biotech's new Manchester Science Park facility, creating high-skilled jobs and boosting the region's life sciences sector.
Birmingham Bin Strike: Union Vows 'As Long as It Takes'
Birmingham's bin workers continue their strike into a second year, with Unite union pledging indefinite action until negotiations resume over pay and role downgrades.
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Morrisons Criticised by Union Over Pay Dispute
Supermarket giant Morrisons faces criticism from Usdaw union for refusing pay rises beyond national living wage amid financial pressures.
Brabners Law Firm to Launch London Office After Record Year
North West law firm Brabners reveals plans to open a City of London office after reporting record revenues and profits, with key partner hires supporting national growth ambitions.
Loch's Compact Dishwashers: Space-Saving Kitchen Solutions
Discover Loch's Capsule and Capsule Solo tabletop dishwashers, offering energy-efficient, plumbing-free cleaning for small spaces, with current discounts and key features explained.
English Channel Cruise: Britain's Caribbean & Medieval France
A seven-day cruise around the English Channel reveals Cornwall's Lost Gardens, the Caribbean-like Isles of Scilly, Guernsey's tax-free shopping, and medieval Honfleur in France.
Cranswick Confident of Top Profits Following Record Christmas
Meat producer Cranswick expects pre-tax profits up to £216m after record Christmas sales, with recent acquisitions performing better than anticipated.
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Sutton Coldfield Market Village Shuts Suddenly
Sutton Coldfield Market Village in South Parade has closed immediately after its owner went into liquidation, leaving around 15 local businesses in limbo.
Revolution Bars Rescue Deal Saves 41 Venues, 21 Close
Administrators confirm a rescue deal for Revel Collective saves 41 venues and 1,500 jobs, but 21 sites close immediately with 591 redundancies, amid challenging economic conditions.
Manchester AI Firm Summize Secures £40m Funding
Manchester-based AI tech company Summize, which works with major US sports teams, has completed a £40m funding round to fuel its global growth ambitions, backed by Maven Capital Partners and new investors.
Bristol Firm Gets £500k for Light-Speed Data Tech
Duality Quantum Photonics, a Bristol-based company developing technology that transmits data at light speed, has secured £500,000 funding from SWIG Finance to expand operations and advance quantum computing research.
Asda Sells Coveted Cookie Dough M&M's Chocolate
Asda supermarket is now stocking the popular Cookie Dough M&M's, a chocolate snack that has generated significant excitement among UK shoppers on social media.
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£900 Pay Rise for UK Workers from April
Millions of UK workers will receive a 4% pay increase from April, boosting the National Living Wage to £12.71 per hour and providing an average £900 annual uplift.
Birmingham's Best Commuter Towns 2026: House Prices Rising
Discover the 11 most popular commuter towns around Birmingham where property values are forecast to increase in 2026, featuring excellent transport links and local amenities.
B&M Sells Cadbury Bars for 10p in Basildon Bargain
Shoppers at B&M in Basildon have discovered Cadbury Dairy Milk Lotus Biscoff bars reduced from £1.50 to just 10p each, with one customer buying a whole box for £2.
Nationwide's £100 Fairer Share Payment Decision Date Announced
Nationwide Building Society has confirmed its board will decide on the 2026 Fairer Share Payment in May, with eligibility criteria to be announced alongside full-year results.
M&S Gluten-Free Colin the Caterpillar Cake Arrives
Marks & Spencer introduces a gluten-free version of its iconic Colin the Caterpillar cake, responding to years of social media requests from customers with dietary requirements.
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Sutton Coldfield Market Village Closes in Sudden Liquidation
Sutton Coldfield's Market Village indoor market has closed suddenly after its owning company entered liquidation, leaving around 15 independent traders with just hours to vacate their premises.
Mortgage Shock for UK Homeowners as Low Rates End
Nearly one million UK homeowners face sharp mortgage repayment increases as five-year fixed deals from 2021 expire, with annual costs potentially rising over £2,000.
Martin Lewis Tip to Slash Late Tax Penalties Before Deadline
Money saving expert Martin Lewis advises taxpayers to make an estimated payment to HMRC to reduce interest charges if they cannot file their Self Assessment return by the January 31 deadline.
New £180m Insulation Factory Creates 130+ Jobs in North Wales
A new £180m low-carbon insulation manufacturing facility in Shotton, Flintshire, has secured £14.39m from the North Wales Growth Deal, creating over 130 jobs and advancing sustainable construction.
Car Finance Compensation Could Cost Taxpayers £2bn
City Minister urged to close tax loophole allowing lenders to save billions on compensation for mis-sold car finance deals affecting millions of drivers.
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UK Bar Chain Collapses: 21 Venues Shut, 2,200 Jobs at Risk
Revel Collective, owner of Revolution, Revolución de Cuba and Peach Pubs, enters administration with 21 immediate closures and 2,200 jobs under threat across the UK.
HMRC Scam Alert for 3.3 Million Before Tax Deadline
With the January 31 Self Assessment deadline approaching, HMRC warns 3.3 million Brits to be vigilant against sophisticated phishing scams and fraudulent messages.
Russell & Bromley Collapses: Two Stores Shut, 31 at Risk
Major UK luxury shoe retailer Russell & Bromley has collapsed into administration, closing two stores immediately and putting 31 others at risk, despite a rescue deal by Next.
Sage Q1 Revenue Jumps 10% with AI Investment Drive
Accounting software giant Sage announces 10% first quarter revenue growth to £647m, led by North American performance and cloud-based solutions, while continuing AI platform investment.
LSL Property Services Grows Revenue and Profit in 2025
Newcastle-based LSL Property Services announces 6% revenue growth and 15% profit increase for 2025, with strong start to 2026 and new acquisition.
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Quorum Technology Acquired by Norwegian Firm Volue
County Durham IT infrastructure firm Quorum Technology has been acquired by Norwegian energy transition specialist Volue in a deal expected to boost recruitment and accelerate growth in the UK energy sector.
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