The Hope & Champion at Beaconsfield Services, dubbed the UK's most controversial pub due to its M40 location, has permanently closed. Read the full story on the closure and the road safety debate it sparked.
Popular jeweller CW Sellors files for administration after 47 years, citing spiralling costs from a major development project. Read the full story on the fight to save the business.
A wave of UK business collapses hit retail, energy, and legal sectors at the start of 2026. See the full list of firms that entered administration and why.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget confirms a National Minimum Wage rise. Find out the exact date and how much you'll get based on your age.
IoD Wales manifesto urges the next Welsh Government to address skills shortages and infrastructure to match business ambition. Key demands include simplifying support and boosting cross-border collaboration.
Solo travellers can save up to £1,680 on guided group tours to Asia with Wendy Wu Tours' extended Boxing Day sale, featuring free or half-price single supplements for 2026-2027 departures.
Poundland confirms seven UK store closures in February 2026, with clearance sales offering up to 40% off. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Amazon's Blink Mini indoor security camera is on sale for a record-low £9.99. The deal, flagged as 'selling fast', offers full HD, motion alerts and two-way audio. Act quickly before the offer ends.
ITV has postponed the Love Island All Stars 2026 launch after wildfires forced the cast and crew to evacuate the South African villa. Get the latest update on the new start date.
Lidl announces a £40 million investment to open 19 new stores across Great Britain, including three in the West Midlands, and refurbish over 70 existing locations. Discover the new sites.
Halifax launches a new 12-month Regular Saver account with a 5.5% fixed interest rate. Learn the key details, eligibility, and how it compares to recent mortgage rate cuts.
Marks & Spencer has reduced its praised Thermowarmth Quilted Duvet Coat by 20%, down to £88. Shoppers call it the 'warmest jacket ever'. Grab it before sizes sell out.
JD Wetherspoons launches a new Buckinghamshire pub today and confirms its first overseas location in Spain for 2026. Full list of confirmed openings inside.
Wed2b, the UK's largest bridal retailer, opens its new store in Birmingham's Bullring on 14th Jan 2026. Discover the same-day dress shopping experience now available in the city centre.
Experts link falling Christmas grocery volumes to rising GLP-1 drug use. Sales value rose but volume fell 0.2%, hitting snacks and alcohol hardest. Discover the data.
New HMRC data shows a record two million workers will be caught in a 62% effective tax rate by 2027, prompting fears of an exodus of high earners from the UK. Read the full analysis.
Allica Bank offers UK SMEs up to 1.5% uncapped cashback on spending, plus 3.8% interest. Discover how this digital bank is boosting business finances.
A Vincent Solicitors, with offices in Woolwich and Manchester, has been listed for sale after cash flow difficulties. Offers must be submitted by January 20.
HMRC's new self-reporting rules target side hustle income from Vinted, Airbnb, and more. Are you declaring your earnings correctly? Check the rules now.
High street retailer Shoe Zone sees profits plummet by two-thirds to £3.3m, warning of further decline. The firm cites 'highly adverse' government fiscal policies and weak consumer confidence.
Pub giant Wetherspoons is launching its first international venue at Alicante Airport in Spain next month. The move marks the start of a major overseas expansion for the UK chain.
TSB launches a new switching incentive offering up to £200 in bonus payments and monthly cashback for customers who open a Spend & Save account. Find out how to qualify.
Hospitality giant Whitbread sells nine Premier Inn hotels to Londonmetric for £89m, part of a wider £250m-£300m property strategy to fund expansion and conversions. Read the full details.
A high-spec Living and Home upright vacuum cleaner has been reduced from £136.99 to just £54 in the Debenhams winter sale, featuring Shark-like features including a pet hair system.
Scottish engineering consultancy Harley Haddow, known for BAFTA and Arsenal projects, expands to Bristol. New office led by Scott Murray to drive sustainable engineering in the South West.
Lidl announces a major expansion, opening 19 new stores in the next two months. Find out if one is coming to your area and what £43m in upgrades means for shoppers.
Consumer Energy Solutions (CES) has ceased trading, entering administration with the immediate loss of almost 300 jobs in Swansea and Treorchy. Read the full story on the firm's collapse.
Shoppers are raving about Dunelm's Soft and Cosy brushed cotton bedding, calling it 'perfect' for cold nights. With 23 colours from £10, it's a winter essential. Read the full reviews.
New DWP powers allow officials to scrutinise bank accounts of Universal Credit, ESA & Pension Credit claimants to tackle fraud. Major banks including Nationwide, Lloyds, and NatWest are involved.
A personal finance expert outlines five crucial steps to improve your finances in 2026, from tackling debt to smart saving, as energy costs climb. Start your financial transformation today.