UK households face £2,400 Iran war income hit
UK households will lose £2,400 in real income by 2027 due to Iran war inflation, says CEBR, with £1,100 wiped off in 2026 and £1,300 more in 2027.
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JLR to cut 4,000 jobs in major cost-saving drive
Jaguar Land Rover will cut 4,000 jobs, around 10% of its workforce, as part of a £1.7bn cost-saving drive amid rising costs and falling sales.
JLR to Cut 4,000 Jobs in £1.7bn Cost-Saving Drive
Jaguar Land Rover has opened a voluntary redundancy programme for 4,000 jobs as it battles rising costs, US tariffs, and falling sales. The cuts represent 10% of its workforce.
Older cars face £275 tax charge under new rules
Drivers of pre-2017 cars face vehicle tax up to £275 under new rates introduced by Andy Burnham and John Healey. Emissions-based bands now range from £20 to £790 annually.
Wetherspoons to Open Six New Pubs Across the UK in September
Wetherspoons confirms six new pub openings this September, including its first-ever Manchester Airport venue, The Belle Vue, plus sites in Crewe, Southampton, and Bedford.
Mello cafe opens in Harborne Reloved Brum with £2 coffees
Mello cafe opens in Harborne's Reloved Brum charity superstore, offering £2 coffees on September 8 with proceeds to Birmingham Hospice.
Free AI tool helps homeowners save up to £500 on bills
A free AI-powered service called Nous can save typical households £310 a year on bills, with some saving up to £500 or more. Users describe it as 'like having a PA for house bills'.
Jet2 Bid for a Break: act before September 11
Jet2's Bid for a Break returns, letting customers bid for a 7-night family holiday to Corfu or La Palma, bidding closes 10am September 11.
Chelmsley Wood landlord transforms nan's former pub with £80k investment
Dale Guerin invested £80,000 in The Greenwood, Chelmsley Wood, improving its Google rating from 2.3 to 4.3 stars, honouring his grandmother Judy Stambouly's legacy.
Yours Clothing Merry Hill makeover: web exclusives and brands
Yours Clothing at Merry Hill has had a makeover for AW26, introducing web exclusives, Evans womenswear and Bad Rhino menswear, celebrating sizes 12-40.
Halesowen retail project approved after traffic U-turn
Dudley councillors reversed a rejection to approve a Halesowen retail development on Mucklow Hill after adding a left-turn-only condition to address traffic concerns.
Alfred Works shortlisted for Best Food Hall award 2026
Birmingham's Alfred Works food hall in Digbeth has been shortlisted for Best Food Hall at the British Street Food Awards 2026, aiming to end Sheffield's two-year winning streak.
Walsall East house prices plummet £130,000 in a year
Median property values in Walsall East fell from £305,000 to £175,000 in a year, a 42% drop, according to sales figures to September 2025.
Rural Wales needs a national growth and communities plan
A national rural growth and communities plan is needed to unlock economic potential across rural Wales, argues Professor Dylan Jones-Evans, moving beyond agriculture-focused policies.
Cat Deeley's designer dress: high-street dupes from £55
Cat Deeley wore a Dries Van Noten navy floral dress to the National Portrait Gallery. We found three high-street alternatives from M&S, Next and FatFace, starting at £55.
Sutton Coldfield homes carry 54% premium near top grammar
Homes near Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield cost £509,964 on average, a 54.1% premium over Birmingham's average, according to Yopa research.
Reform UK confirms triple lock pledge as parties commit
Reform UK's Robert Jenrick has confirmed the party would keep the pensions triple lock if it wins the next general election, joining Labour and the Tories in committing to the policy.
Blenheim Palace Sunday Roast, 90 Mins from Brum
Blenheim Palace offers a seasonal Sunday roast at the Orangery, 90 minutes from Birmingham, with dishes from £22 to £30 and vegetables from its own garden.
Tungsten West 'on track' to restart Hemerdon mine
Tungsten West reports 'significant progress' and remains on track to restart production at Hemerdon mine in Q1 2027 after securing £71m government funding.
£3 Collagen Mask Hailed as 'Skin Uplift in a Bottle'
Give Me Cosmetics' Collagen Sheet Mask is reduced from £6 to £3 in a brand sale. Shoppers call it a 'skin uplift in a bottle', with one saying it left skin 'gloriously soft and supple'.
Opus Safety acquires Suresite in fifth deal
Birmingham-based Opus Safety acquires Preston's Suresite Health & Safety, serving 3,500+ petrol stations, marking its fifth takeover backed by BGF and OakNorth.
Beacon Park Boats rescued, 30 jobs and holidays saved
Beacon Park Boats has been sold out of administration to Timeout Escapes Limited, saving 30 jobs and hundreds of summer canal boat holidays.
No qualifications to medical school: Barry man's journey
Javier Griffiths-Payne, 25, from Barry, left school at 14 with no qualifications, now heads to the University of Bristol to train as a doctor after winning the Young Adult Learner Award.
Jet2 summer bookings up 8.8%, LSE main market move
Jet2 reports summer 2026 bookings up 8.8% year-on-year, with winter capacity 8% higher, and plans to move from AIM to the London Stock Exchange main market.
HMRC offers 50% and 100% Loan Charge reductions
HMRC has confirmed Loan Charge settlements offering 50% and 100% bill reductions, with some households paying nothing. Eligible customers are urged to respond to letters from their caseworker as soon as possible.
Avison Young closing Cardiff office, 12 staff affected
Avison Young is closing its Cardiff office at 1 Kingsway, consulting with 12 staff about alternative roles, as part of its UK operations review.
Coventry BS raises mortgage rates as bond yields surge
Coventry Building Society becomes the first major UK lender to raise fixed-rate mortgage prices after Andy Burnham's speech, as bond market chaos pressures funding costs.
Grimsby family launches GameFrame 3D jersey display
Liam Ebbs, a former construction worker from Grimsby, has launched GameFrame, a 3D football shirt display that brings sports memorabilia to life, attracting interest from clubs and retailers within weeks of its debut.
500-year-old Wiltshire manor to become luxury hotel
Wiltshire Council approves plans to convert Grade I listed Hazelbury Manor in Box into a hotel, aiming to boost visitor economy and preserve heritage.
658 firms named for wage failures, £4m repaid
Around £4million in wages has been repaid to more than 27,000 workers by 658 employers following 'robust' enforcement action, the Andy Burnham government confirmed.
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