NatWest Invests £50M in Branches After Over 1,000 Closures
NatWest pledges £50m investment and no branch closures until 2029, reversing a decade of over 1,000 closures. Nine branches will shut as part of final overhaul.
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Salisbury Playhouse Unveils £22m Transformation Plan
Salisbury Playhouse announces a £22m redevelopment project to mark its 50th anniversary, aiming for net zero, full accessibility, and enhanced facilities to secure its future as a leading theatre.
Hotpoint Induction Hob Cashback: Save on Kitchen Upgrade
Hotpoint offers cashback on induction hobs, making kitchen upgrades more affordable. Learn how to claim and save on energy-efficient cooking.
UK Car Sales Post-Covid High in May as Chinese EV Brands Surge
UK car sales rose to their strongest May level since before the pandemic, driven by Chinese manufacturers BYD and Chery. EV sales surged 34.2%, capturing 27.3% market share.
HMRC Scraps VAT on Business Donations to Charities
HMRC has scrapped a long-standing VAT on businesses donating goods to charities, effective from April 2026, in a move hailed as excellent for the sector.
Birmingham City's Summer Transfer Budget Under SCR Rules
Championship clubs voted to replace PSR with Squad Cost Ratio (SCR). Birmingham City can spend 85% of revenue on football costs. Find out how this affects their transfer budget.
130-Home Alsager Plan Set for Approval Despite Objections
Plans for 130 homes in Alsager countryside are recommended for approval despite objections from the town council and 119 residents, citing housing land supply issues.
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Shark Cordless Vacuum Deal: Self-Emptying on Amazon
Amazon slashes price on Shark's self-emptying cordless vacuum. Save big on this powerful, convenient cleaner with auto-empty dock. Limited time offer.
Dudley Council reassures businesses amid shop land sale plans
Dudley Council says businesses are safe as it investigates selling land under shops, with leases honoured and businesses sold as ongoing concerns.
British Land Appoints Joanne McNamara as CEO
British Land has appointed Joanne McNamara, an executive from Oxford Properties, as its new chief executive. She will succeed Simon Carter, who is leaving to lead P3 Logistics Parks.
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YouSend Stablecoin App Launches in UK
YouSend, a stablecoin-based remittance app, has gone live in the UK, offering faster and cheaper international money transfers using blockchain technology.
Mole Valley returns to profit after difficult period
Mole Valley Farmers, a Devon-based agricultural supply business, has returned to profit after two difficult years, reporting a £500,000 operating profit for 2025.
Birmingham Man Jailed for Stealing Over £800k from Family Business
Shuaib Hussain, 24, stole over £800,000 from his family's business and was jailed for four years and 10 months. He spent the money on luxury goods and online gaming donations.
Admiral Finalises £80m Flock Acquisition
Admiral has completed its £80m acquisition of digital commercial fleet insurer Flock, integrating its AI platform and team into Admiral's fleet insurance offering.
Birmingham fraudster stole £800k from family firm
Shuaib Hussain, 24, betrayed his family business by stealing over £800,000 to fund perfumes, designer clothes, and Twitch donations. He was jailed for 4 years and 10 months.
Welsh Business Confidence Falls in May, UK Up
Lloyds research shows Welsh business confidence fell in May to 23%, down from 38% in April, while UK confidence rose to 47%. Firms focus on training, sustainability, and AI.
Hong Kong Top Cross-Boundary Wealth Hub
Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland to become the world's number one cross-boundary wealth hub, managing $2.2 trillion in assets, driven by inflows from mainland China and Asia.
32,000-Hen Egg Farm Plans in East Yorkshire
Plans for a 32,000-hen egg production facility in Holderness have been submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council, including solar panels and packing facilities.
Monzo Digital Bank Launches Mobile Network with Loyalty Discounts
Monzo expands into mobile phones with a new MVNO service on Virgin Media O2, offering loyalty discounts up to 30% and no fixed contracts.
West Country firms among UK's most resilient
West Country businesses show strong resilience but low confidence in UK economy, Barclays Prosperity Index finds. Investment expected to grow 8%.
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Taikoo Hui Wins 2026 ULI Asia Pacific Award
Taikoo Hui in Hong Kong has received the 2026 ULI Asia Pacific Award for Excellence, recognizing its outstanding urban development and community impact.
Reeves Urges Ministers to 'Buy British' Across Four Sectors
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has written to ministers urging them to prioritize British production in steel, shipbuilding, energy, and AI for government contracts.
£80m Wolverhampton Cold Store Upgrade Recommended
Wolverhampton Council planners recommend approval for an £80m upgrade to Constellation Cold Logistics' warehouse, despite neighbour concerns over noise, pollution, and parking.
Fairstone Group to Acquire Over 20 Firms by Year-End
North East wealth manager Fairstone Group plans to acquire over 20 firms by year-end, having already bought eight in Q1, including its largest deal, Prosperity Wealth.
Radley Rescue Deal Saves Brand But 21 Stores Close With 42 Jobs Lost
Radley has been saved in a rescue deal by Gordon Brothers, but 21 stores will close and 42 jobs will be lost. The deal secures intellectual property but excludes shops in London and Glasgow.
Imperial Brands Buys Black Buffalo for $150m
Imperial Brands acquires US tobacco alternative business Black Buffalo for $150m, boosting its next-generation product portfolio amid declining smoking rates.
North West Firms Resilient Despite High Costs, Barclays Shows
Barclays Q1 2026 Business Prosperity Index reveals North West businesses remain resilient despite high costs and economic uncertainty, with 77% confident in their growth.
McLaren Racing Partners with Global for 2026 F1 Season (26.05.2026)
McLaren Racing announces a multi-year partnership with Global, making it an Official Race Partner and Audio Race Partner for key European races from 2026.
Marriage ends after asset freeze in fraud probe
Michael and Debbie Thomson breached a court order amid a Serious Fraud Office investigation into London Capital & Finance, leading to jail and suspended sentences.
Ultimate Products Names Simon Harrison as CEO
Simon Harrison, CEO of Princes Group, will become the first external CEO of Ultimate Products, succeeding Andrew Gossage. The move is hailed as 'momentous' by analysts.
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