DWP benefits cheat rumbled by partner's cars on driveway
Laura Cunningham, 34, claimed £32,000 in Universal Credit as a single mother while living with her partner, exposed by vehicles in her driveway.
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WMCA Urges Sharper Delivery of Major West Midlands Projects
WMCA Investment Board approves £8m for Kingshurst regeneration but warns delays in big projects must be addressed to ensure timely delivery and efficient use of funds.
Succession Planning: Key for Welsh SMEs
Only 16% of Welsh SMEs have considered succession planning, risking jobs and local ownership. Development Bank CEO urges early action to protect businesses.
Shabana Mahmood Set for Chancellor; Greens Plan Attack; Rogers to Chelsea
Shabana Mahmood is widely tipped to become chancellor under Andy Burnham, prompting the Greens to plan attacks. Meanwhile, Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is transferred to Chelsea for a record £117 million.
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Lloyds Reopens Bristol Cabot Circus Branch After £1m Investment
Lloyds Bank has reopened its Bristol Cabot Circus branch following a £1 million investment, featuring upgraded facilities and 17 staff members.
Villa Target Leao as Milan Set €50m Price Tag
Aston Villa are reportedly interested in AC Milan winger Rafa Leao, with the Italian club open to offers around €50 million. The 27-year-old Portuguese international could replace Morgan Rogers, who is nearing a record £117m move to Chelsea.
Xentra Secures £2.7m Investment for Growth
Yorkshire cyber security firm Xentra has secured £2.7m investment from Maven VCTs and NPIF II to accelerate growth, create jobs, and expand its customer base in education and SME markets.
Welsh wound care firm Hybrisan acquired by Eumar Technology
Port Talbot-based chronic wound care company Hybrisan has been acquired by Eumar Technology, creating a UK CDMO powerhouse in advanced wound care.
Bristol Waste MD Gets £120k Exit Payoff
Richard Williams, former managing director of Bristol Waste, received a £119,461 severance payment on top of a £146,106 salary, bringing his total 2025/26 package to £280,661 amid a cycle of leadership changes.
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Middlesbrough to Earn £20.2m from Rogers' £117m Chelsea Move
Middlesbrough will receive around £20.2m from a 20% sell-on clause when Morgan Rogers completes his £117m transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea.
Villa Face Hurdles in £15m Moriba Move
Aston Villa's £15m bid for Celta Vigo midfielder Iliax Moriba is reportedly too low, with the Spanish club uninterested and the player wary of a squad role at Villa Park.
Gareth Barry: Morgan Rogers Worth More Than £116m Anderson
Gareth Barry claims Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers should be valued higher than Manchester City's £116m signing Elliot Anderson, citing his age, talent, and unique playmaking abilities.
Aston Villa's £117m Rogers Sale: No Player Bigger Than Club
Aston Villa's decision to sell Morgan Rogers for £117m is a logical business move, reinforcing that no player is bigger than the club. Despite fan concerns, the club's strategy is sound.
North East appointments and promotions this week (18.07.2026)
Naylors promotes three senior staff, Muckle LLP hires Roland Fairlamb, Tyne Housing appoints Rachel McPeake, Mincoffs adds two solicitors, and John N Dunn Group brings back Darren McCallum.
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Report Empty Homes for £3,000: Earn Rewards
Households in England and Wales can earn up to £3,000 by reporting empty properties to YouSpotProperty.com. Water meter reader Ben Thompson shares how he funded a family holiday through the scheme.
Octopus: Burnham PM Could Cut Energy Bills by £200
Octopus Energy says households could save £190 a year if incoming PM Andy Burnham reforms electricity market, with total savings of £83bn by 2050.
Igloo starts Sunderland Home of 2030 sustainable homes
Igloo has started building 16 sustainable homes in Sunderland city centre, part of the Home of 2030 concept, with completion expected autumn 2026.
NatWest relocates Welsh HQ to One Central Square
NatWest is moving its Welsh headquarters to One Central Square in Cardiff, bringing its Coutts private bank and accelerator hub under one roof in a 7,000 sq ft office.
JW Lees boss demands Burnham support as revenue hits £105.6m
JW Lees managing director William Lees-Jones calls for incoming PM Andy Burnham to support hospitality as the family brewer reports record £105.6m turnover and £8.8m profit.
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Wales Needs a Productivity Investment Loan Fund
A new £5m farm loan scheme from the Welsh Government offers 3% fixed-rate loans, prompting calls to extend affordable patient capital across all sectors via a productivity investment loan from the Development Bank of Wales.
Aston Villa defends Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal
Aston Villa's president Francesco Calvo defends the club's £20m/year Visit Rwanda sponsorship, stating the club has a social responsibility to develop football globally and is not a geopolitical expert.
Kai Wagner Exit to Give Birmingham City Transfer Flexibility
Birmingham City will make a healthy profit on Kai Wagner's return to Philadelphia Union, receiving £3.8m after just 17 appearances, freeing funds for reinvestment.
Mike Denning Chairs St Helens Neighbourhood Board
St Helens business leader Mike Denning has been appointed chair of the Town Centre East and Fingerpost Neighbourhood Board, overseeing £20 million in government investment over ten years through the Pride in Place programme.
£29m Raised for Birmingham Fintech Tackling Late Payments
Birmingham fintech Fuse raises £29m to tackle construction's late payment crisis, using AI to speed up invoice settlements for SMEs.
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Jet Infrastructure UK Growth After HSBC Funding
Jet Infrastructure secures HSBC funding to expand telecoms infrastructure across UK, targeting London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Scotland over three years.
DFS Eyes £45m Profits Despite Weaker Second Half
Furniture retailer DFS forecasts £45m pre-tax profit for the year, up £15m year-on-year, despite a market downturn in the second half attributed to falling consumer confidence and the Iran war.
SGH Civils Invests in New Fleet After Buyout
SGH Civils and Surfacing secures six-figure funding to invest in new fleet, supporting local employment after management buyout.
Fairstone snaps up two North East firms
Fairstone Group has acquired Grainger Financial Planning and Riverstone Wealth Management, adding £183m in client assets and expanding its North East presence.
João Gomes Joins Aston Villa in £35m Deal
Aston Villa sign João Gomes from Wolves for £35m as Unai Emery strengthens midfield after Tielemans departure and Onana injury. The Brazilian midfielder is set for a medical.
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Aston Villa target Joao Palhinha as third midfield signing
Aston Villa are in talks to sign Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich, aiming to replace injured Amadou Onana and departed Youri Tielemans, as two other midfielders finalise deals.
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