Time Finance has agreed to a £55.1m takeover by Bentley Park, owner of Ultimate Finance, creating a combined net loan book of nearly £650m. Shareholders will receive 59.1p per share, a 12.6% premium.
Reform UK's Robert Jenrick says cash support above standard Universal Credit rates will be reserved for severe cases and the most vulnerable, as part of £50bn welfare cuts.
Google's Pixel 11 Pro launches August 20 with trade-in deals up to £850 off, reducing the price to £229. The new Tensor G6 processor and improved camera are highlighted.
Mugler Alien Eau de Parfum is discounted to £58.95 on Amazon, down from £112, saving 47%. Limited-time offer on the 50ml size.
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Kelly Dighton, who won £11.5m with ex-partner Arron Freeman, treated friends to a Primark spree in Birmingham, saying 'get what you want'.
Book a stay at the Grand Snowdonia Country House in Betws-y-Coed from just £79 per night, with breakfast included, via Travelzoo.
HMRC will write to 1.7 million savers with tax bills, as new forecasts show 4.5 million people will pay tax on savings interest, up from 2.7 million predicted in March.
Newcastle's BSF Enterprise has partnered with German firm Schakau Managementberatung to commercialise lab-grown leather for luxury cars and bio-engineered skin for robotics, targeting MOUs by 2027.
Tekmar Group wins €1m contract to design and manufacture concrete protection for a major European offshore windfarm, boosting its position in the market.
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Birmingham homes sell fastest in West Midlands at 45 days average; Coventry slowest at 68 days. New data reveals market trends.
Bristol Airport's £400m transformation will see Bill's, Cosy Club, Wagamama, and Tap + Brew open in the departure lounge by 2027, with more outlets to come.
Investment in Welsh commercial property reached nearly £72m in Q2 2026, up 67% year-on-year, driven by private investors, according to Knight Frank.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced £65m for farmers amid drought, admitting trust must be rebuilt after a hard summer for British farming.
Labour government, led by Andy Burnham, will impose a flat 22% tax on interest from uninvested cash in non-cash ISAs from April 2027. InvestEngine's Andrew Prosser urges a review, warning it may deter savers.
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Emma Hewitt lost her job on maternity leave in 2016, then built a franchise and now helps others win awards. Discover her journey and how awards boost business.
Andy Burnham must crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4 million workers missing out on parental leave, redundancy pay, and unfair dismissal rights, says a joint report.
Car insurance premiums have fallen by £217 on average over two years, with drivers now paying £593. However, over-80s only saw a £100 reduction, and younger drivers still face the highest bills.
Lloyds Bank appoints Fiamma Morton as Managing Director for SME banking, with £9.5bn in new finance for SMEs in 2026.
NatWest's Growth Tracker shows business activity rose in 10 of 12 UK regions in July, up from three in June, with easing cost pressures and improved confidence. London led with 55.3.
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Tesco shoppers urged to check Clubcard app as £11m vouchers expire on September 1. Martin Lewis' MSE says triple value with Eating Out partners.
750,000 UK households face an average £170-a-month mortgage increase as cheap fixed-rate deals expire, according to the Bank of England and Moneyfacts.
Anker's 4-port USB-C charger is now on sale at Amazon, offering a 20% discount. The deal brings the price down to £23.99, down from £29.99, for a limited time.
New HMRC data shows 2.1 million over-65s will pay tax on savings income in 2026/27, a fourfold rise from 2022/23, with total liability reaching £3.34 billion.
NatWest has appointed Emily Pilkington as Head of Life Sciences, Healthcare and Planetary Health within its Venture Banking team, strengthening specialist support for innovative businesses across the UK.
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Swansea-based Au Vodka is in advanced talks with US drinks giant Sazerac in a deal that could value the premium vodka brand at around £500m, based on future performance.
QVC's Tili Deluxe Discovery Beauty Edit, priced at £48, contains premium products worth over £148, earning a 4.8-star rating from shoppers who call it 'tremendous value'.
Mrs Hinch's 10/10 Garnier Vitamin C UV Glow SPF50 is now on sale at its lowest price in three months, offering sun protection and glow benefits.
Middle earners on £30,000 could lose up to £163,000 in retirement due to pension 'lifestyling' strategies, warns financial planner Murphy Wealth.
750,000 UK households face mortgage payment increases averaging £170 a month as cheap fixed-rate deals expire, adding £2,040 annually to bills.
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Drivers over 70 face an average £482 car insurance charge, according to Confused.com, as costs rise despite overall premiums falling by £217 in two years.
