Grove West Teams Up with Law Firm for Housing Knowledge
Grove West has partnered with a law firm to expand its housing knowledge, aiming to enhance service delivery and client outcomes in the property sector.
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Fish and chip prices hit record high as costs soar
The average price of a fish and chip supper has reached a record high, with haddock and chips costing £10.29 and cod and chips £11.41, as shop owners face soaring ingredient and energy bills.
M&A deals in Wales fall in Q1 2026, Experian reports
Merger and acquisition deals in Wales fell to 61 in Q1 2026, valued at £245m, down from 66 deals worth £1.1bn in Q1 2025, according to Experian.
DWP urged to reform benefits as claimants hit 2.7 million
Jobless benefit claimants have risen by 2.7 million since 2019, averaging 540,000 per Prime Minister. The Centre for Social Justice calls for urgent welfare reform.
Bristol Waste Appoints New Managing Director
Rob Heath, with 40 years of experience, will become managing director of Bristol Waste in September, pledging reliable services and building on sustainability efforts.
Cadbury Heroes and Roses Lose Seven Chocolates and 14% Weight
Seven chocolates axed from Cadbury Heroes and Roses tubs as weight drops 14% to 475g while price stays at £4.50. Consumer experts criticise 'sneaky' shrinkflation.
Reeves ISA Rule Change: 22% Tax on £300 Interest
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans a 22% tax on cash interest in stocks and shares ISAs, alarming experts who warn it undermines the ISA brand and adds complexity.
Burnham Ally Calls for 45% Capital Gains Tax
Louise Haigh, a top ally of Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham, has proposed raising Capital Gains Tax to 45%, aligning it with income tax rates, to reform the UK's 'imperial' Treasury.
BBC Licence Fee Could Soar to £245 by 2036
Analysis shows BBC TV licence fee could hit £245 by 2036 if 3.14% annual increases compound, with current fee at £180 and rising pressures on households.
Former Honda Site Becomes Major Swindon Industrial Park
The 545,000 sq ft Panattoni Park Swindon, built on the former Honda site, is complete after 39 weeks, supporting up to 7,000 jobs on-site and 11,000 more in the supply chain.
Sciontec Reports Record Year, Plans £69m Liverpool Lab
Sciontec posted £3.7m turnover in 2025, driven by Central Tech opening. Building work on its £69m Hemisphere One lab and office development in Liverpool will start in April 2027.
Eden Morecambe Builders Promise Small Firm and Youth Opportunities
VINCI Construction, main contractor for Eden Project Morecambe, pledges to involve small businesses and young people, citing £38m spent within 30 miles on a Blackpool project.
Chip Shops Diversify as Fish and Chip Portions Near £12
Average cost of haddock and chips reaches £10.29, cod and chips £11.41, prompting chip shops to diversify menus or cut options to cope with rising costs.
Fish and Chip Shops Face Closure as Cost Hits £11.17
The average cost of fish and chips has risen to £11.17, threatening thousands of shops. Hundreds are for sale, and nearly half of owners are extremely worried about the future, according to the National Federation of Fish Friers.
Wolverhampton House Prices Surge £85,000, Tying Manchester
Wolverhampton has seen the joint-biggest house price rise in the UK over the past decade, with values surging by 63% or £85,000, matching Manchester's growth.
Make Summer Slushie Cocktails and Ice Cream at Home
A new machine lets you whip up slushie cocktails, ice cream, and frozen drinks at home this summer, perfect for parties and hot days.
Scottish Widows Tool Finds Lost Pensions Worth £31.1bn
Scottish Widows launches an in-app tool to help trace 3.3 million lost pension pots worth £31.1bn, with 1 million registrations and £1.2bn consolidated since 2024.
£866 Mortgage Hike Threatens Pension Savings
Homeowners with £500,000 mortgages face £866 monthly payment rise as rates spike from 2.50% to 5.63%, threatening long-term pension savings, Standard Life warns.
Compare Courier Delivery Costs in Birmingham
Compare parcel postage costs across Royal Mail, DPD, and other couriers in Birmingham. Find the cheapest and fastest delivery options for sending parcels locally and nationwide.
New First Time Buyer ISA May Cost Savers £630
Labour's proposed First Time Buyer ISA could leave savers £630 worse off than the Lifetime ISA, according to AJ Bell. The new product's lack of detail on bonuses and limits raises concerns.
NatWest Support for 360,000 Military Entrepreneurs
NatWest deepens partnership with X-Forces Enterprise to support 360,000 ex-military personnel and families with tailored business mentoring, peer networks, and funding via its Accelerator app.
Sainsbury's 3 for £8 Picky Bits Deal: Quick Dinner
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference three for £8 Picky Bits deal offers a convenient dinner solution for tired cooks. The selection includes premium ready-to-eat items that require no preparation.
Save £700 with 0% balance transfer credit card move
Credit card holders can save nearly £700 in interest and clear debt faster by moving to a 0% balance transfer card, according to Moneyfacts.
UK households risk £866 monthly mortgage rise
Homeowners rolling off fixed-rate mortgages in July face a potential £866 monthly increase, despite the Bank of England holding rates at 3.75%.
Villa Lower Asking Price for Martinez; Juventus Boosted
Aston Villa are reportedly willing to lower their asking price for goalkeeper Emi Martinez, boosting Juventus' hopes of signing the Argentina international this summer.
Rachel Reeves rule warning for £10,000 savings holders
Households with £10,000 in savings face tax risk due to frozen tax bands and reduced personal savings allowance, warns Martin Lewis.
Antler Suitcase Deals: Save Big on Travel Luggage
Discover top Antler lightweight suitcase deals in the UK. Save on large soft-shell luggage perfect for travel. Find the best prices and features now.
HMRC Warns Millions Missing Out on Tax Refunds
HMRC warns millions are missing out on tax refunds as it no longer auto-issues PAYE refunds. Over 730,000 refunds went unclaimed last year, average £855, totalling £624m. Learn how to claim.
Act in 72 Hours or Risk £221 Energy Bill Hike
Households risk a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next 72 hours, experts warn, as the price cap rises 13% from July 1.
Lloyds Bank and L&G Hit £1.5bn Fund Finance Milestone
Lloyds Bank and Legal & General's fund finance partnership has surpassed £1.5bn, expanding access to financing for institutional investors through innovative collaboration.
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