North West Rich List: Ratcliffe Falls, Gallaghers Soar
Sir Jim Ratcliffe tops North West rich list despite £1.8bn drop. Home Bargains family gains £1bn. Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher enter with £375m.
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Asda Cheapest for Branded Groceries Three Months in a Row
Asda has been named the cheapest UK supermarket for branded groceries for the third consecutive month, with rival loyalty schemes failing to match its prices.
AI and Employment: Impact on Young Workers and Wales
A new Anthropic report finds no clear evidence AI has caused mass unemployment, but hiring in AI-exposed roles is slowing for young workers. The implications for Wales are profound.
TUI to Launch First Ever Loyalty Scheme for UK Passengers
TUI announces its first loyalty program, TUI Smiles Rewards Club, rolling out in the UK by autumn 2026, with three tiers of perks including exclusive offers and onboard benefits.
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M&S Axes Salt & Vinegar Mayo, No Plans for Return
Marks & Spencer has discontinued its popular Salt & Vinegar Mayo, with no plans to bring it back. The condiment, launched in 2023, won rave reviews. Meanwhile, M&S expands lower-strength beer range for summer.
HMRC Signs £175m AI Deal After 93,000 Complaints
HMRC has announced a 10-year, £175m deal with British tech firm Quantexa to deploy AI-powered technology, aiming to improve performance and crack down on fraud after 93,000 complaints were made in 2024/25.
HMRC Hits 2.6M Savers with £2,300 Average Tax Bill
HMRC is taxing over 2.6 million savers an average of £2,300 each in 2025/26, up from 647,000 in 2021/22, as interest rates rise and tax bands freeze.
Barclays Warns of £215 Ticket Scam Loss
Barclays has warned customers about ticket fraud, with victims losing £215 on average. Young fans aged 18-29 are particularly at risk, paying double the national average for resale tickets.
DWP Targets Benefit Fraud After £9.9bn Overpayment Surge
DWP reports £9.9bn in benefit overpayments due to fraud and error, up from £9.4bn. The department aims to reduce the rate to 2.8% and has secured high-profile convictions.
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Weaver Vale Garden Centre Expansion Plans Backed
Plans to demolish and rebuild Weaver Vale Garden Centre have been approved, creating 47 new jobs. The Section 106 agreement is signed, paving the way for a modern facility.
Landsec Shifts Focus to Retail, Sees No Slowdown
FTSE 100 property giant Landsec plans to increase retail investment as CEO Mark Allan reports strong spending and footfall, despite national consumer confidence hitting a two-year low.
Walsall Man Murders Friend, Sells Phone for Cash
Bradley Nightingale, 29, stabbed friend Jake Mills to death, crashed his car, and sold his phone at a pawnshop. Found guilty of murder.
Volvo driver jailed for crash causing life-changing injuries
Levi Loveridge, 32, was jailed for two years after a 91mph Volvo crash in Thorney left two people with serious injuries. He fled the scene.
Mr Kipling cake tubs drive Premier Foods profit rise
Premier Foods, owner of Mr Kipling, Bisto, and Sharwood's, reports a 13% profit rise for 2025, driven by bitesize cake tubs and strong brand performance.
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JLR Sales Rebound After Cyber Attack
Jaguar Land Rover reports continued sales recovery after a cyber attack forced a five-week production shutdown, with quarterly revenues up 51.4% but annual profits plummeting to £14 million.
Birmingham City Attack Reshuffle: Davies Targets Big Signing
Birmingham City's attack struggled last season. Chris Davies plans a reshuffle with potential big-money signings like Ibrahim Osman and new strikers to boost goal scoring.
Furniture Firm Plans Jobs Boost with Warehouse Expansion
GFW Ltd submits plans for a new warehouse at its East Lancashire site, creating eight jobs and boosting local economy after housing scheme scrapped.
PS5 Gamers Save Big on 007, Assassin's Creed Preorders
PS5 gamers can cut prices on upcoming releases like 007 First Light and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced using a TopCashBack £15 welcome bonus. Save up to £22 on new titles.
Six Ex-Blues Players Released in EFL Retained Lists
Six former Birmingham City players have been released by EFL clubs, including Alfie Chang and Michael Morrison. Another is transfer-listed.
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New HMRC Tax Adviser Rules Start May 18, 2026
HMRC announces mandatory tax adviser registration from May 18, 2026, aiming to protect customers and raise standards. Rollout continues until March 2027.
Addenbrooke's Runners Raise Record £90k at London Marathon
Team ACT from Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust raised a record £90,000 at the London Marathon, which was confirmed as the world's largest with 59,830 finishers.
NatWest Announcement Stresses Homebuyers: 85% Anxious
NatWest's new report with Rightmove reveals 85% of homebuyers find moving stressful due to uncertainty. The bank announces innovative mortgage solutions to ease the process.
Major Plans for Two Birmingham Towers Submitted
Developers have submitted plans for two residential towers of 30 and 17 storeys near Centenary Square and Gas Street Basin, providing 526 apartments and ground-floor retail.
DWP Sets Bank Account Check Rules for Three Benefits
The DWP has published a new Code of Practice on Eligibility Verification Notices for bank account checks targeting Universal Credit, State Pension Credit, and Employment and Support Allowance to combat fraud.
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Revolut Ultra: £55 Monthly Fee for £9,000 in Perks
Revolut Ultra account costs £55 monthly but offers up to £9,000 in annual perks, including subscriptions worth £4,000 a year. Earn points on spending.
Labour Probes Bank Branch Closures as 228 Shut in 2026
The government has announced a probe into the wave of bank branch closures across the UK, with at least 228 scheduled for closure in 2026. The Access to Banking Review aims to ensure face-to-face services remain available.
Company Shop Group Opens New Yorkshire Distribution Centre
Company Shop Group invests millions in a new frozen redistribution centre in Darton, creating jobs and expanding capacity to handle surplus goods.
Deliveroo Bundles: Order from Multiple Stores, No Extra Fee
Deliveroo introduces 'Bundles' allowing orders from up to three stores at no extra delivery cost, plus upgrades to 'top up' and new restaurant reservations in London.
Check Your P60 Code for £700 Tax Refund
Spotting an incorrect tax code on your P60 could mean HMRC owes you around £700. Learn which codes to look for and how to claim your refund.
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Aston Villa Summer Transfer Targets: Nine Players Emery Could Sign
Aston Villa have a busy summer ahead with Champions League and Europa League still possible. Here are nine transfer targets including Oscar Mingueza, Marcus Rashford, and more.
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