Devon Mayor Could Unlock £3bn Investment, Leader Says
Electing a Devon mayor could attract up to £3bn in funding over a decade, says council leader Julian Brazil, who hopes Andy Burnham will devolve more power if he becomes PM.
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Roborock Q5 Pro+ Vacuum and Mop with LiDAR at £279.99
The Roborock Q5 Pro+ robot vacuum and mop with LiDAR navigation is now £279.99 on Amazon, down from £649.99. This 57% discount offers advanced features like 5500Pa suction and self-emptying base.
Two Smart Plugs for Under £5 with TopCashback Bonus
Smart plugs help monitor energy usage as bills rise. A pack of two Tapo P110 plugs can be obtained for under 50p plus postage via TopCashback's new member bonus.
Vodafone Unlimited Data SIM Deal at £12/Month
Vodafone offers unlimited data SIM for £12/month on a 24-month plan, saving £360 over standard pricing. Includes 5G and roaming.
Ranger Buys CIA and AKD, Now 25 Brands
Ranger Fire and Security, backed by Inflexion, acquires CIA Fire and Security (Gloucestershire) and AKD Fire and Security (Cumbria), expanding to 25 brands with over 500 employees.
BGF surpasses £5bn in regional investments since 2011
Investment group BGF has exceeded £5bn in funding deals since its 2011 launch, backing over 650 companies with 74% of capital deployed outside London and the South East.
Sky to Buy ITV Broadcasting Arm in £1.6bn Deal
Sky agrees to acquire ITV's media and entertainment division for up to £1.6bn, creating a stronger rival to Netflix and Amazon, while ITV Studios becomes a standalone company.
Hirix Air Cooler Humidifier Deal on Wowcher
Save 55% on the Hirix portable air cooler and humidifier on Wowcher, now £34.99. Ideal for hot weather with multiple modes and timer.
Sky Buys ITV Media Arm for £1.6bn; No Job Guarantees
Sky acquires ITV's Media and Entertainment division for £1.6bn; executives warn no guarantees on jobs as duplication may lead to redundancies over several years.
Schroders Sells Benchmark Capital to Swedish Wealth Firm
Schroders has agreed to sell its advice arm Benchmark Capital to Swedish wealth manager Söderberg & Partners, accelerating its shift toward wealth management and high net-worth clients.
Reeves Cuts HGV Tax to £1 Before Exit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a £1 Vehicle Excise Duty for 680,000 HGV drivers from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, saving up to £912 per vehicle.
Wednesday Interested in Aston Villa's Louie Barry
Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly keen to sign Aston Villa forward Louie Barry on a permanent deal this summer, though a fee near the previously agreed £3.5 million is unlikely.
Baby Rocker Hits One Million Sales
Rockit, a baby pushchair rocker invented by Bristol entrepreneurs in a shed, has sold one million units and is sold in John Lewis and globally.
Rachel Reeves Confirms 22% Tax on ISA Interest
Rachel Reeves confirms a 22% tax on interest from stocks and shares ISAs as part of reforms before leaving office. The tax-free limit for under-65s is cut to £12,000 from April 2027.
Arsonist in Freddy Krueger top jailed for 25 years
Andrew Gorrell, 55, wore a Nightmare on Elm Street top while setting fire to a Wednesbury home, killing pensioner John Edwards, 82. He was jailed for life with a minimum of 25 years.
Cheapest Cars to Run: Renault 5 Tops List at £1,671/Year
A new study names the cheapest cars to run, with electric models dominating. The Renault 5 leads at £1,671/year, followed by Ford Explorer and VW ID.4.
Cadbury launches smaller Dairy Milk bars; fans unimpressed
Cadbury has introduced new 56g 'Grab & Go' Dairy Milk bars in Morrisons, priced at £1.29. Fans criticize the smaller size and resealable packaging concept.
Sainsbury's Nectar Pizza Football Deals Save
Sainsbury's launches Nectar offers on pizzas and football merchandise, helping shoppers save up to 50% on select items until March 2025.
McDonald's Renews Stirchley Drive-Thru Bid After Rejection
McDonald's has launched a fresh bid for a drive-thru in Stirchley, a year after neighbours rejected the plan. Residents can comment until July 20.
Welsh Gov Pulls £100m PR Contracts
The Welsh Government has decided not to sign off on two contracts worth nearly £100m for media buying and PR services, leaving selected firms facing uncertainty.
Starmer Confirms £900 Pay Rise for Over-21s
Sir Keir Starmer confirms a £900 annual pay rise for workers over 21, but CBI and BCC warn it may fuel inflation and job losses.
EasyJet Shares Surge on Castlelake's £5.5bn Bid
EasyJet agrees in principle to a £5.5bn takeover by US firm Castlelake, sending shares up over 10%. The board would recommend the £6.90-per-share offer.
40,000 More Kids Born in 2014-2015 Face DWP Benefits
Almost 40,000 children born in 2014-2015 are expected to end up on DWP benefits, warns the Centre for Social Justice, equating to four per Year 6 class.
Hargreaves Lansdown appoints new CTO and transformation chief
Bristol-based investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown hires Charles Thompson as CTO and Michael Finnegan as chief transformation officer from Vanguard, replacing outgoing executives.
HMRC Confirms £800 Perk for Drivers Doing 8,000 Miles
HMRC has confirmed an £800 tax saving for self-employed drivers covering 8,000 business miles annually, following an increase in the Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) rate from 45p to 55p per mile.
Devizes Tesco Plans Unveiled with Parkland Setting
Developers reveal plans for a Tesco superstore in Devizes with lakes and trees, alongside a Starbucks drive-through and DIY store, aiming to boost local economy.
Sky Buys ITV Broadcasting Arm for Up to £1.6bn
Sky has agreed to acquire ITV's broadcasting division for up to £1.6bn, ensuring ITV shows remain free and public service broadcasting is safeguarded.
Burnham Plans £2,500 Mansion Tax on 150,000 Homes
Andy Burnham plans to lower the mansion tax threshold to £1.5m, hitting 150,000 additional families with a £2,500 charge, sparking criticism from the Tories and industry experts.
DWP Crackdown on Benefit Cheats Hiding Savings
Benefit fraudsters are costing UK taxpayers £25 million a week by hiding savings and assets. DWP promises stronger crackdown, including bank checks, to recover money.
Leamington Spa Tops Birmingham Commuter Town List
Leamington Spa is the top Birmingham commuter town, with homes generating 55% more enquiries than Birmingham itself, according to Rightmove.
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