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A long-running group of five Premier Foreways convenience stores in Carlisle is set to close after the company entered liquidation, bringing almost four decades of trading in the city to…

Shoppers across the UK have been advised to check their kitchens after a series of food recalls linked to contamination risks and undeclared allergens. The alerts affect products sold through…

A Co-op store on Chelmsford High Street has closed its doors after just eight months of operation, ending one of the retailer’s trial locations for its food-to-go format. The branch,…

Halifax has confirmed that 14 of its UK branches will close in September 2026 as part of wider changes to the Lloyds Banking Group branch network. The closures are linked…

Thousands of company car drivers will face updated HMRC mileage rates from September 1 as the tax office reviews fuel reimbursement levels.

Motability has announced plans to give customers a greater say in the future of the scheme. New meetings and feedback opportunities will allow drivers and families to discuss the issues…

The UK government has started its Jobs Guarantee scheme, funding paid roles for young people facing barriers to employment.

Thousands of UK supermarkets will close earlier during the August Bank Holiday, with shoppers urged to check local opening times.

HM Revenue & Customs has started a large-scale letter campaign aimed at around one million low-income workers who may have missed out on pension tax relief. The letters invite eligible…

Tesco has recalled a batch of its Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad after a possible E. coli contamination was identified. Customers with affected packs have been told not…

Boxing Day 2026 will be observed on a different date after the festive period creates a weekend clash, with the replacement bank holiday now confirmed for workers across England and…

The agency has withheld more than 500 registrations before the September 2026 plate update. The decision follows rules preventing combinations considered offensive, embarrassing or inappropriate for use on UK roads.

An earlier recall involving a popular cleansing water has now been widened after more affected batches were identified. The updated warning covers additional bottle sizes, meaning more customers are being…

Nationwide has raised the rates available on its one and two-year Fixed Rate Cash ISAs and Fixed Rate Bonds, giving savers higher fixed returns across both online and branch products.…

The Department for Work and Pensions has begun the rollout of a new employment scheme aimed at young people who have been claiming Universal Credit and looking for work for…

A new evening bus restriction for under-15s in Stoke-on-Trent has sparked debate over safety, responsibility and youth access to transport.

The UK government is examining tougher measures against illegal number plates, including new penalties for drivers who attempt to avoid detection.

A major UK restaurant chain will close all 106 sites in September 2026 as its owner moves away from branded restaurants and focuses on a new hotel-led strategy.

Tesco has issued a fresh recall involving one of its popular food products, with the warning affecting only certain packs currently in circulation. Customers are being advised to check what…

The NHS has begun offering free home HPV self-testing kits to millions of women in England who are behind with cervical screening. The programme is designed to make testing more…

Arriva North London bus drivers are set to resume strike action, affecting dozens of routes across the capital during the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

Aldi is bringing back attention to one of its popular summer wine offers, but shoppers will need to be aware of a new change affecting purchases.

A major customer giveaway has returned, giving one lucky participant the chance to secure a valuable Tesco Clubcard reward. The free competition is available for a limited time through the…

A new study from Nationwide has found that parents may spend more than £15,500 during a child’s school years from reception to GCSEs. The research highlights the growing cost of…

Lloyds Bank has issued a warning about impersonation scams after data showed that victims lost an average of £3,516 over the past year. The figures show a 10% rise compared…

A campaign to reduce VAT on double glazing is calling on the UK Government to reconsider how energy-saving measures are treated as households look for ways to improve efficiency and…

The UK has become the first country in Europe to authorise orforglipron, sold as Foundayo, a GLP-1 tablet for weight management and type 2 diabetes. The prescription-only medicine is due…

Around 97% of UK petrol stations are now registered with the Government's Fuel Finder scheme, covering an estimated 99% of all road fuel sold nationwide. The price comparison system is…

British farmers have warned that food production in 2027 is at risk after drought, poor harvests and rising input costs left agricultural businesses facing severe financial pressure. Farming organisations are…

Millions of UK consumers could receive between £45 and £70 each from a £200 million settlement agreed in the long-running legal action against Mastercard. The claims process has not yet…

UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July after higher gas and electricity costs pushed the annual rate up from 2.6% in June. The increase takes inflation further above the Bank…

Premium dog food company Years has recalled its fresh meals after receiving dozens of reports of suspected eye problems in dogs. The subscription-based business said it had identified a “potential…

Cardzone has slashed prices again at its Sheffield store, with a much bigger closing-down discount now in place before the doors shut for good.

Choosing a student bank account can easily become another item on a long university checklist. Banks are competing for new customers with cash payments, restaurant vouchers, rail discounts and prize…

The government has abandoned plans to let developers in England replace on-site affordable housing requirements with cash payments on medium-sized schemes, following widespread opposition during its consultation on planning reform.

Reform UK has set out plans to abolish Personal Independence Payment and replace existing health-related benefits with a new means-tested system. The party says the changes form part of an…

Disabled people across England will be able to use concessionary bus passes at any time of day from 1 April 2027, under a government change removing the existing weekday limits.…

Police seizures of electric bikes have risen sharply across the UK, increasing pressure on the Government to address the sale and use of machines that fall outside existing legal limits.…

Reform is preparing proposals that could remove or alter Personal Independence Payment for almost three million working-age claimants as part of a wider plan to reduce disability benefit spending. According…

Britain’s repeated heatwaves are leaving a growing economic bill, with workers, farmers and businesses feeling the strain. Yet the same extreme weather is reshaping how households spend their money. From…

Hancock & Wood, the family-run department store that served Warrington for 112 years, has closed its doors for the final time. The Bridge Street business ceased trading on Saturday, 15…

Andy Burnham’s government is facing calls to strengthen protections for millions of gig economy workers while a separate dispute over extreme heat has highlighted wider concerns about working conditions across…

Several food and household products have been recalled across the UK after safety concerns involving bacteria, undeclared allergens, electrical faults and potentially harmful chemicals. 

Reform UK has proposed cutting around £50 billion a year from Britain’s welfare bill through an overhaul that would abolish Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the health element of Universal…

The UK government is considering a reduction in electric vehicle sales targets as Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces growing criticism over his climate policies during a summer marked by extreme…

A UK travel company has entered liquidation after a decade in business, bringing an end to new holiday bookings across a range of European and overseas destinations. Firefly Holidays, based…

HSBC UK has increased the interest rates offered on its Fixed Rate Saver from August 14, giving eligible customers a higher guaranteed return when they agree to leave their money…

Shoppers who bought certain bottles of Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water from retailers including B&M and Savers have been told to stop using them after a limited product…

The UK government is considering mandatory eyesight checks for drivers over 70 as part of a wider review of road safety rules.

Tesco Clubcard members have until 11.59pm on 31 August to use £11 million worth of vouchers that are due to expire. More than half a million shoppers are holding over…