M&B profits jump 20% amid £130m cost pressures
Mitchells & Butlers reports strong £2.7bn revenue and 20% profit growth while facing £130m cost pressures from wage hikes and inflation. Discover how pub giants navigate economic challenges.
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Labour's North Sea oil policy contradictions exposed
Labour's North Sea oil strategy faces criticism as energy department's pragmatic licensing clashes with Treasury's windfall tax, creating uncertainty for jobs and investment.
Budget: Lower Business Rates for Retail & Hospitality
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces permanently lower business rates for retail and hospitality, funded by higher levies on online giants' warehouses. Will it save the high street?
Pets at Home profits dive 33.5% in half-year results
Pets at Home reports 33.5% profit drop to £36.2m as retail business falters. Interim CEO announces urgent action needed to return to retailing roots. Read the full analysis.
B&Q Owner Kingfisher Raises Profit Forecast to £570m
B&Q owner Kingfisher boosts profit outlook despite softening UK retail market. Discover how strong management drives success in challenging economic conditions.
easyJet's new Stansted-Paris flights start 2026
easyJet announces new Stansted to Paris flights starting March 2026, alongside better-than-expected annual profits driven by package holiday demand. Book your seats now!
EasyJet profits climb as holidays sell well
EasyJet reports a 9% rise in annual profits to £665m, driven by strong demand for package holidays. Discover how popular destinations and strategic expansion fuel growth.
Corrie shock: Becky targets child in ITVX death twist
In explosive Coronation Street spoilers, Becky Swain threatens DI Costello's daughter after receiving a sinister 'Rest in Peace' wreath. Available now on ITVX.
Store Closures Hit UK High Streets in November 2025
Major retailers including Morrisons, Poundland and Claire's announce widespread closures across Britain. Full list of affected locations and closure dates revealed.
Corrie Spoilers: Carla and Lisa Split in Dramatic Week
Explosive Coronation Street spoilers reveal Carla and Lisa's relationship ends while Theo's abuse escalates dramatically. Get all the details on next week's dramatic episodes.
Crest Nicholson cuts 100 jobs amid profit warning
UK housebuilder Crest Nicholson announces 100 job cuts and profit warning following challenging market conditions and government property tax changes. Full analysis inside.
Banks Back in Budget Crosshairs for Tax Raid
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers a bank surcharge hike despite competitiveness fears. The Budget U-turn follows record £50.3bn bank profits. Discover the implications.
Lymington: UK's Best High Street Near London
Discover Lymington, the charming coastal town with the UK's loveliest high street. Explore independent shops, a picturesque harbour, and the New Forest. Plan your perfect day trip from London today!
Deutsche Bank Targets €2bn Cost Savings in New Strategy
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing announces ambitious turnaround plan targeting €2.5bn profit and €2bn cost savings by 2025, declaring the bank is 'fully back' after years of restructuring.
Fresh tax raid on hotels and shoppers announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans new tourist taxes and a sugar levy expansion to fill a £20bn fiscal hole. Discover how this impacts your wallet and the high street.
New Look's £19 jumper praised as 'soft and cosy'
Shoppers are raving about New Look's £18.99 crew neck jumper, available in 14 colours. Reviewers call it 'comfy, not itchy' with spot-on sizing. Discover this autumn wardrobe essential.
Glasgow H&M evacuated after electrical fire explosions
A major fire at an electrical substation caused explosions and forced the evacuation of an H&M store on Glasgow's Buchanan Street. Seven fire engines attended the scene.
GOSH Christmas Advert 2025: The Heartbreaking Film
Great Ormond Street Hospital's 2025 Christmas advert showcases the incredible courage of seriously ill children and their families. Discover the moving story and how you can support the GOSH Charity Christmas Appeal.
Saudi Arabia: $170K/minute oil profits vs climate
Saudi Arabia's massive oil profits create climate action paradox as desert kingdom faces extreme heat threats while blocking global fossil fuel phaseout.
Corrie: Tim Discovers Megan Grooming Teen Will
Coronation Street's Tim Metcalfe interrupts predator Megan with teen Will. As grooming storyline continues, could Tim finally confront his own abuse? Read the latest spoilers.
Poundland closes eight more stores before Christmas
Poundland is set to close over a dozen UK stores, including eight this month, as part of a major restructuring plan. The chain is also axing its online service and loyalty programme.
Nationwide keeps all UK bank branches open until 2030
Nationwide commits to keeping its 696 branches, including Virgin Money, open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of bank closures and supporting communities.
Nationwide's 18 London Branches Safe Until 2030
Nationwide Building Society confirms 18 London branches will remain open until at least 2030 as part of its 'last branch in town' pledge, bucking the UK's bank closure trend.
Londoners mourn the loss of internet cafes
Londoners are reminiscing about the city's vanished internet cafés. Discover why these once-vital hubs are dearly missed and what other high street businesses have disappeared.
Hailey Bieber's £50 Gap '90s Jeans Are A Hit
Hailey Bieber champions affordable fashion with her £50 Gap Low Waisted 90s Loose Jeans. Get the supermodel's vintage look and shop the celeb-approved denim now.
Care providers make £256m profit in three regions
Private companies providing care services extracted £256m in profits across three English regions between 2021-2024, with over a third going to private equity and tax haven firms.
Corrie's Evil Becky Plots to Destroy Carla Connor
Becky Swain escalates her sinister plan to tear Lisa and Betsy away from Carla Connor in Coronation Street. Will she succeed in her vengeful mission?
Legal sector defies headwinds with 4% headcount growth
UK legal firms show resilience with 4% headcount growth and rising partner profits, while navigating cyber threats and cautious AI adoption. Discover the sector's 2025 outlook.
Wise Profits Dip as US Listing Move Confirmed
London-based fintech pioneer Wise reports 22% profit decline amid strategic shift to US primary listing, raising questions about UK's appeal to tech giants.
Designer-High Street Collaborations Reshape Fashion
Discover how luxury fashion houses are joining forces with high street retailers in groundbreaking collaborations that are transforming accessibility, driving footfall, and creating fashion frenzies across Britain.
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