FBC Manby Bowdler Acquires Specialist Law Group
Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has acquired national employment law specialist Specialist Law Group, significantly expanding its employment law capabilities and geographic reach.
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Stagecoach manager wins national award after 40 years
Myrrick Jones, operations manager at Stagecoach's Porth depot, has won a top national transport award after boosting punctuality by 12% and cutting lost journeys by 40%.
Mechatherm Ceases Trading, 66 Jobs Lost After CEO Death
Mechatherm, a 53-year-old West Midlands engineering firm, has ceased trading with 66 redundancies days after CEO Mark Allen's death. Administrators appointed.
Motor Ombudsman Opens Liverpool Hub
The Motor Ombudsman has opened a new hub in Liverpool, creating 17 new jobs, as it tackles a 22% rise in consumer cases in early 2026.
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Closed By Police Pub Gets Makeover As Desi Grill
The Boat, a Grade-II listed pub in Wednesfield closed by police over drug problems, reopens in August as a desi mixed grill restaurant after £300,000 renovation.
Primark cuts prices by up to 29% on womenswear and menswear
Primark reduces prices by up to 29% across hundreds of womenswear, menswear, and kidswear products from this week, aiming to boost sales before its demerger from Associated British Foods.
Welsh water firm in £4.2bn Nestle joint venture
Nestle spins off its water business into a £4.2bn joint venture with Platinum Equity, including Pembrokeshire-based Princes Gate. Unions warn against job attacks.
National Learning Group Creates Jobs After Seven-Figure Investment
National Learning Group receives seven-figure investment from North East Elevate Fund, creating jobs and expanding operations in Gateshead.
Wagner Stars in Union Return After Birmingham Departure
Kai Wagner made an immediate impact in his second Philadelphia Union debut, assisting two goals in a 3-1 win over Red Bull New York, just days after leaving Birmingham City.
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£150 Warm Home Discount Confirmed from October 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government confirms one-off £150 Warm Home Discount for eligible households from October 2026, with automatic credits or vouchers.
New £55m Phase of Cardiff Plasdwr Housing Scheme Under Way
Construction has started on Porth yr Awen, a £55m phase of Cardiff's 7,000-home Plasdwr development, delivering 184 homes with 57 affordable units.
Aston Villa's Selling Club Model Fuels Success
Aston Villa must sell players to compete financially with the 'big six', yet have been the fourth-best team in England under Unai Emery, banking £180m in sales this summer.
Octopus and Santander Launch Zero Bills Home Mortgage
Octopus Energy and Santander have launched the UK's first high-street bank mortgage for Zero Bills homes, allowing eligible buyers to borrow up to £30k more with guaranteed no home energy bills for 10 years.
Burnham Cuts Business Rates for Pubs, Clubs, Music Venues
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs, and live music venues, saving typical pub £1,100 next year.
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Ferrari Richard Mille Cash Competition Silentmode
Silentmode launches a competition offering a Ferrari 296 GTB and Richard Mille watch, with cash prizes up to £50,000, aiming to boost brand awareness.
Alfor Aviation £50m Teesside Campus Creates 250 Jobs
Alfor Aviation will create 250 skilled jobs and relocate its global HQ to Teesside as part of a £50m investment at Teesside International Airport, marking a landmark 50-year deal.
Rolls-Royce Builds £100m Defence Facility in Bristol
Rolls-Royce plans a £100m research and manufacturing hub in Filton, Bristol, for designing, assembling, and testing defence engines, with contractor McLaughlin & Harvey.
Barclays Reports Rise in Card Spending as Confidence Grows
Barclays confirmed credit and debit card spending rose 1.9% in June, with pubs seeing a World Cup boost and retail hitting an 11-month high.
Nationwide Backs Capital Reform for £40bn Lending Boost
Nationwide Building Society supports Bank of England capital reforms that could unlock over £40bn in new mortgage and business lending, boosting economic growth.
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Leicester Fire Site May Become Student Flats
Plans to redevelop the site of a 2023 Leicester city centre fire into a five-storey building with 23 student studios and a shop have been submitted.
Gateshead Firm Targets 50% Growth After Contract Wins
BCE Northern Ltd, a Gateshead family-run civil engineering firm, expects 50% growth this year following new contracts and framework agreements, aiming for £12m turnover by end of 2026.
Villa's Garnacho Gamble: High Reward or Risk?
Aston Villa's move for Alejandro Garnacho carries huge upside, with Unai Emery's stable environment and tactical support key to unlocking his potential, despite past struggles.
Greenhouse OS secures £900k for property platform expansion
York-based property tech firm Greenhouse OS has secured a £900,000 investment to scale its AI-powered estate agency platform, aiming to attract multi-office agencies.
Mitie Agrees £3.1bn Takeover by OCS
Mitie accepts a £3.1bn cash takeover from OCS, offering a 44.7% premium. The deal is recommended by Mitie's board and reflects a trend of London-listed firms being acquired.
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Wholebake Invests £3m in New Production Lines
Wholebake, a healthy snack bar manufacturer, is investing £3m in new high-speed production lines in North Wales, tripling output to 360 bars per minute and creating 15 jobs.
Great North Calls for Devolution Alliance with New PM
Northern mayors urge PM Andy Burnham to forge a new devolution-first partnership, placing the North as a strategic partner in UK governance to drive growth and prosperity.
Talbots Law advises BCC on acquisition delivering 53 homes
Birmingham City Council acquired a landmark site with legal advice from Talbots Law, securing 53 new affordable homes in a major housing boost.
Juventus Final Push for Emi Martinez Transfer
Juventus are reportedly ready to make a final attempt to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, despite Villa's firm stance that he is not for sale.
Frasers Group Raises Hugo Boss Stake to 30%
Frasers Group has increased its Hugo Boss stake to 30.28%, triggering a mandatory bid under German rules. The £1.7bn offer expires on 27 July, but Hugo Boss recommends rejection.
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Burnham Announces £45 Cost-of-Living Bonus for All Households
New PM Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills, saving households £45 a year from October, in immediate cost-of-living action.
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