Lloyds launches Lloyds Auto brand for car finance
Lloyds Banking Group launches Lloyds Auto, uniting Black Horse, Lex Autolease and Tusker under one brand. No immediate changes for customers, who will be contacted directly.
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TRK Finance Marks 10 Years in West Midlands
West Midlands finance firm TRK Finance celebrates 10 years in business, welcoming Kingswinford community champion Shaz Saleem to mark the milestone and announce discounted services.
Barclays £150-£600 switching offers: full details
Barclays confirms switching offers up to £600 for new Premier and Bank Account customers, with payments from £150 to £600 based on salary and debit card use.
Intercity named official tech partner of Black Country Chamber
Birmingham tech firm Intercity is now the official technology partner of the Black Country Chamber’s Business Club, offering expertise in cyber security, AI and digital transformation.
Nationwide ups FlexDirect cashback to £120 for new customers
Nationwide doubles cashback on its fee-free FlexDirect current account to £120 in the first year, with 5% interest on balances up to £1,500 and a £175 switching incentive.
ARB Truckman names Neil Scott as general manager
Neil Scott returns to Dudley firm ARB Truckman as general manager, overseeing operations across ARB UK and Truckman, reporting to MD Richard Langman.
Tungsten West 'on track' to restart Hemerdon mine
Tungsten West reports 'significant progress' and remains on track to restart production at Hemerdon mine in Q1 2027 after securing £71m government funding.
Opus Safety acquires Suresite in fifth deal
Birmingham-based Opus Safety acquires Preston's Suresite Health & Safety, serving 3,500+ petrol stations, marking its fifth takeover backed by BGF and OakNorth.
Jet2 summer bookings up 8.8%, LSE main market move
Jet2 reports summer 2026 bookings up 8.8% year-on-year, with winter capacity 8% higher, and plans to move from AIM to the London Stock Exchange main market.
MPs slam banks for 'decimation' of rural Devon services
Devon MPs condemn banks for closing rural branches despite billions in profits, urging government action to protect face-to-face banking services.
Ryanair warns jet fuel prices could topple rivals
Ryanair warns soaring jet fuel costs, driven by the Iran war, could force some European competitors to fail, as it cuts passenger targets to 214m.
Frasers Group weighs Hugo Boss chairman ouster
Frasers Group, Mike Ashley's retail firm, plans to raise its Hugo Boss stake above 50% and is reviewing support for supervisory board chairman Stephan Sturm.
Three firms plan to leave London Stock Exchange in £3bn deals
Bodycote, Gamma Communications and Capricorn Energy have all agreed to be taken private, with combined takeover deals exceeding £3bn on the first day of trading after the summer break.
NatWest invests £50m in branches, tests scent and pop-ups
NatWest will invest £50m in its 350+ branches over 18 months, testing pop-ups, mobile vans and a signature scent as it adapts to changing customer habits.
Villa agree £47m deal for PSG's Mbaye
Aston Villa have agreed a £47m deal with Paris Saint-Germain for 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye, who will undergo a medical on Saturday before completing his move.
Devonport 'critical' to UK safety, says defence secretary
Defence secretary Wes Streeting says Plymouth's Devonport base is critical to UK safety, as £7.1bn upgrades prepare for eight Type 26 frigates.
Applied Nutrition revenue leaps 50% as profits beat expectations
Applied Nutrition reports 50% revenue growth to £160m and expects 2026 profits ahead of forecasts, but warns of margin dip in 2027 due to higher whey costs.
Time Square finances 'far short' of expectations, council says
Warrington Council's Time Square scheme has lost £134.58m overall, with financial performance 'far short' of business case assumptions, requiring £5m annual pressure.
Clarke Willmott acquires Latitude Law immigration firm
Clarke Willmott has acquired Latitude Law, a specialist business immigration practice with offices in Manchester, London and Brussels, for an undisclosed sum.
Skipton launches £540k Members' Draw with £25k top prize
Skipton Building Society launches a £540,000 Members' Draw. From October 2026, eight winners share £50,000 monthly, with top prizes of £25,000.
New Home Gadget Could Cut Energy Bills Further
A new smart home device could help households save more on energy bills. Research suggests the gadget optimises heating patterns, potentially reducing costs by up to 12% annually.
Manchester consultancy Drees & Sommer opens Bristol office
Manchester-headquartered construction consultancy Drees & Sommer UK has opened a new office in Bristol to reinforce its presence in the South West, responding to a growing investment and development pipeline.
Wiltshire farmers get £1.2m from National Grid for countryside
Farmers near Wiltshire have secured £1.2 million from National Grid's Landscape Enhancement Initiative to plant hedgerows, create ponds, and restore downland in the North Wessex Downs.
West Brom's James Morrison on Toby Collyer Interest and Transfer Plans
West Brom coach James Morrison has addressed the club's reported interest in Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer, while the Baggies boss made a candid admission about the January transfer window.
Welsh Government appoints firm for drinks deposit return scheme
Welsh Government appoints Exchange for Change to run its Deposit Return Scheme for plastic, metal and glass drinks containers, launching October 2027 with a 20p refundable deposit.
Shield Therapeutics on track for full year profitability
Shield Therapeutics reports a 42% revenue rise to $30.4m, turning a $5.8m loss into a $209,000 operating profit, and remains on track for full year profitability in 2026.
Disturbia revenues rocket 50% amid global surge
Disturbia, a Northumberland alternative clothing brand, saw revenues rise 50% to £52.8m in the year to January 2026, with pre-tax profits up to £12.5m and over half of sales from outside the UK.
HMRC confirms 3.3 million workers to lose £84 from wage
HMRC confirms 3.3 million workers will lose £84 a year in National Insurance under new salary sacrifice rules from the Labour government, with a £2,000 cap starting April 2029.
Hivis.co.uk Marks 25 Years of Custom Workwear and PPE
Hivis.co.uk, a St Helens-based custom workwear and safety PPE company, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, highlighting ISO9001 accreditation, fast turnaround, and clients including DHL, Pepsico, and Emirates.
CJ Construction launches first speculative industrial scheme
CJ Construction (Wales) is delivering its first commercial property development at Mardon Park, Port Talbot, with £2.35m backing from the Development Bank of Wales, transforming 1.37 acres into 20,000 sq ft of speculative industrial space.
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