Black Sheep Brewery Saved, 145 Jobs Secured in Rescue
Great British Drinks Company acquires Black Sheep Brewery in a £6.5m rescue deal, saving 145 jobs and planning £2m investment to revive the Yorkshire craft beer icon.
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100-Year-Old UK Manufacturer Collapses, 114 Jobs Lost
CF Booth Ltd, a 100-year-old Rotherham-based manufacturer and scrap merchant, has entered administration, resulting in 114 redundancies. The collapse follows the owner's death and severe economic pressures.
Tapo RV50: Smart Robot Vacuum Review
The Tapo RV50 robot vacuum offers flagship features like laser guidance and self-emptying at half the price of premium rivals, with impressive suction and anti-tangle technology.
19 UK Firms Collapse, 5,400+ Jobs at Risk
The UK faces a significant wave of business collapses in early 2026, with 19 companies entering administration, putting over 5,400 jobs at risk across retail, construction, and services.
Morrisons Axes Christmas Saver Stamps, Shoppers Furious
Morrisons has discontinued its Christmas Saver Stamp loyalty scheme, leaving customers who relied on it to save for festive shopping angry and disappointed.
Babcock CEO to Retire After Share Price Surge
David Lockwood, CEO of defence contractor Babcock, will retire at year-end after a five-year tenure that saw the company's share price increase sixfold. He will be succeeded by Harry Holt.
Martin Lewis: Check Your Tax Code Now
Money expert Martin Lewis warns employees and pensioners to review their tax codes annually to prevent costly errors and potential large tax demands from HMRC.
Nationwide Customers Find £300 in Accounts
Nationwide Building Society customers are receiving surprise £300 payments under its Fairer Share scheme, but strict eligibility criteria apply based on holding multiple products.
UK Retail Sales Up 0.4% in December, Boosting High Street
UK retail sales volumes increased by 0.4% in December 2025, a welcome surprise following declines in previous months, with online jewellers and strategic promotions driving growth.
Funeral Firm Collapse: Two Charged, 46,000 Families at Risk
A major UK funeral firm has collapsed into administration, leaving 46,000 families out of pocket. Two men have been charged with conspiracy to defraud over the Safe Hands pre-paid scheme failure.
Wetherspoons Sells Six Pubs, Issues Profit Warning
JD Wetherspoons has sold six UK pubs and issued a profit warning, citing a £45 million cost surge in its first half. The pub giant faces rising energy, wage, and business rate pressures.
Typhoon Radar Upgrade Secures Hundreds of UK Jobs
Defence Secretary John Healey announces a £453 million investment to equip RAF Typhoon jets with advanced radar systems, safeguarding over 500 specialist positions across Edinburgh, Lancashire, and Luton.
Four-Day Week Adoption Accelerates in UK
New research shows over 50 organisations with 1,400+ workers adopted a four-day week in 2025, with London leading regional adoption and employers reporting productivity and wellbeing gains.
Apple Faces £1.5bn UK Lawsuit Over Apple Pay Fees
Campaigner James Daley launches £1.5 billion legal action against Apple, claiming hidden fees on Apple Pay have harmed 50 million UK consumers through increased banking costs.
250+ UK Companies Adopt Four-Day Week on Full Pay
A landmark shift in UK work culture sees 253 companies now offering a four-day working week with no loss of pay, a 27% increase from last year, covering over 6,000 employees.
DWP Warns of £56,000 Pension Gender Gap
New DWP figures reveal men have 75% more in private pensions than women by age 60, with a £56,000 median difference. Experts warn of a 'pensions timebomb'.
Savers Urged to Act as 1,400+ Accounts Beat Inflation
UK savers are being urged to move quickly for the best deals, with over 1,400 savings accounts currently offering rates that beat inflation, about half of which are fixed-rate bonds.
Martin Lewis: Grab Asda's £55 Grocery Saving Deal
Martin Lewis and MoneySavingExpert highlight a time-limited Asda online promotion offering up to £55 off grocery bills for new customers, with registration required before the cap is reached.
Barclays Partners with FactSet for Enhanced Financial Data Solutions
Barclays announces a multi-year strategic partnership with global financial platform FactSet, aiming to deliver advanced data-driven solutions for millions of customers worldwide.
Vegan Food Group Axes 60 Jobs and Supermarket Products
The Vegan Food Group has removed its products from Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons shelves while cutting 60 UK jobs as part of a strategic European restructuring plan.
SCS Wins Seven-Figure Investment for National Growth
Cheshire-based luxury chauffeur service SCS has secured a seven-figure investment from Arete Capital Partners and River Capital, enabling fleet expansion, technology investment, and national acquisitions.
Tamworth Tap Wins Historic Third Pub of the Year Title
The Tamworth Tap in Staffordshire has achieved an unprecedented treble, being named CAMRA's National Pub of the Year for the third consecutive year, a first in the competition's history.
New Birmingham Restaurant Vandalised Days After Opening
A new Indian fusion restaurant in Harborne High Street, Birmingham, has been targeted by vandals who splattered white paint across its frontage, sparking community outrage and offers of support.
Nationwide Cuts Rates on 37 Savings Accounts
Nationwide Building Society confirms major interest rate reductions across 37 savings products from 10 February 2026, following Bank of England base rate cuts, urging savers to compare alternatives.
Birmingham's 13 Best Chinese Restaurants 2026
Discover Birmingham's finest Chinese dining experiences for 2026, from contemporary eateries to award-winning Cantonese restaurants across the city.
Man jailed for stealing Brita filters from Morrisons
A 67-year-old man has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison after using a sneaky tactic to steal thousands of pounds worth of Brita water filters from Morrisons stores across Cambridgeshire.
£70 Amazon Vacuum Beats Shark & Dyson in Reviews
The VACTechPro cordless vacuum cleaner at £69.99 on Amazon receives glowing reviews, with customers preferring it over premium Shark models. Lightweight with powerful suction and a 45-minute runtime.
Humber's £500m Hydrogen Bid to Re-energise Industry
Thirty businesses and organisations urge Government to select Humber for UK's first hydrogen infrastructure network, promising thousands of jobs and industrial transformation.
Birmingham Cafe Yorks Vanishes: All Signs Removed
All physical traces of Yorks cafe have disappeared from Birmingham's Paradise development four months after its sudden closure. The venue, which operated for just 11 months, remains shrouded in uncertainty.
Manchester Fashion Brand Joanie Clothing Closes
Manchester-based vintage fashion retailer Joanie Clothing announces closure after nine years, blaming Brexit, Covid and international tariffs for its demise.
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