Blues Bank £158k for Paik's World Cup Stint
Birmingham City will earn over £158,000 from FIFA's Club Benefit Programme for Paik Seung-ho's World Cup involvement, including qualifiers.
Category : Business Investments
West Ham Face Fire-Sale After Spurs Agree £85m Fernandes Deal
Tottenham have agreed an £85m deal for Mateus Fernandes, but West Ham still face losing Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen, with Bowen odds-on to join Aston Villa.
Shreddies maker gets green light for £66m factory expansion
Cereal Partners UK has been granted permission for a £66m expansion of its Staverton plant near Trowbridge, securing 190 jobs and creating 40 new ones, boosting the local economy.
BBC Covers TV Licence for Four Household Groups
The BBC will pay the £180 TV licence fee for four groups of households, including those aged 75+ on Pension Credit, blind individuals, care home residents, and black-and-white TV owners.
SLG Brands sells Colab and Johnny’s Chop Shop to Thriving Brands
Cheltenham-based SLG Brands has sold Colab Dry Shampoo and Johnny’s Chop Shop to US firm Thriving Brands, owner of Right Guard, to focus on beauty creation.
Taylor Wimpey confirms 7,000-home Taunton garden village
Taylor Wimpey will submit plans for 7,000 homes in a new Taunton garden village under the Somerset Local Plan, with safeguards for the Blackdown Hills.
Topps Tiles Cuts Profit Forecast Amid Heatwave Disruption
Topps Tiles warns on profits after a 1.8% sales drop in Q3, citing heatwave disruptions and weak consumer sentiment. Underlying profits expected above £6.5 million, down from £9.2 million last year.
Aston Villa Lead for Anis Hadj Moussa
Aston Villa and Newcastle United are front-runners for Feyenoord's Anis Hadj Moussa, with Premier League move his priority despite €35m demand.
JLR Shipment First to Use Digital Carnet in UK Customs
JLR's vehicle shipment to Turkey became the first UK customs clearance to use a digital ATA carnet, marking a milestone in trade digitization.
Gleeson to Build 200 Homes at Brymbo Park
MJ Gleeson has been chosen to build 200 new homes on a 16-acre plot at Brymbo Park, the former steelworks site near Wrexham, as part of a major regeneration project.
West Brom Seek Alternatives After Contract Update on Duo
West Bromwich Albion are pursuing alternative transfer targets following an update on the contract situations of two key players, with the club facing potential departures.
Management buyout at Tyneside air conditioning firm
Acrol Air Condition, a Gateshead-based firm, has been acquired by sales director Daniel Wood in a management buyout backed by £300,000 funding from NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance, marking its 50th year.
Premier Forest Products reports surging revenues
Premier Forest Products expects revenues to reach £200m next year, driven by acquisitions and organic growth, despite economic pressures.
Wavensmere Homes Appoints Finance Business Partner
Wavensmere Homes has appointed a new finance business partner, strengthening its financial team as the housebuilder continues to expand across the Midlands.
UK Economy Grows 0.6% in Q1, 2025 Growth Revised Down
UK GDP grew 0.6% in Q1 2026, driven by services and stockpiling amid Iran war, but 2025 growth revised to 1.3%. Chancellor Reeves faces removal as Burnham prepares to take over.
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Birmingham Firm to Revitalise Weiqiao Town in £50m Plan
A Birmingham-based textile company has announced a £50 million regeneration project to revitalise the historic Weiqiao Town, creating over 200 jobs and preserving local heritage.
NatWest Appoints Erminia Johannson as Independent Director
NatWest Group plc announces Erminia (Ernie) Johannson as independent non-executive director from 1 July 2026, impacting all 20 million customers across retail, commercial, and private banking.
Burnham Pledges 'No 10 North' for West Country Power
Labour leadership frontrunner Andy Burnham promises to create a 'No 10 North' in Manchester to devolve power to regions including the West Country, aiming for the biggest change in how the UK is run.
Vine Group buys Gables Hotel near Bristol
The Gables Best Western hotel near Bristol has been sold to a joint venture between Castlewood and Vine Group, reflecting investor confidence in the UK hotel sector.
Morrisons Confirms £13 Pay Rise for Staff from July 20
Morrisons will increase staff pay to £13 per hour from July 20, 2026, following a pay deal backed by USDAW with a 91.87% vote in favour, benefiting thousands of employees.
Rise in Large Industrial Space Take-Up in Wales
Knight Frank research shows industrial space take-up in Wales exceeded 600,000 sq ft in H1 2026, up from 540,000 sq ft in H1 2025, with a strong development pipeline.
Aston Villa Transfer News: Lopy, Kelly, Edward, Lenglet
Aston Villa's transfer window updates: Dion Lopy deal 'done', Lloyd Kelly targeted, Alysson Edward eyed by Trabzonspor, Clement Lenglet set for Benfica.
Lloyds Bank Business Account Fees Rise July 10
Lloyds Bank is raising business account fees from July 10, including a monthly maintenance fee increase and higher cash and cheque transaction charges, costing customers up to £18 more per year per account.
Plug Charging Makes Third EV Infrastructure Acquisition in a Year
Cardiff-based Plug Charging has acquired EV infrastructure specialist Energy Park, its third acquisition in 12 months, strengthening its presence in North Wales and England.
United Utilities CEO faces backlash over £435k share plan
United Utilities faces backlash over a £435,000-a-year share allowance for CEO Louise Beardmore, with campaigners calling it 'corporate greed in plain sight' ahead of a shareholder vote.
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.
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.
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.
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