Twenty-nine English councils, including three in the Midlands, have formally asked to delay their local elections due to a major government reorganisation. Discover the full list and the reasons behind the requests.
Asda proposes cutting over 80 managers and warehouse staff in a major operational overhaul following weak festive sales. The supermarket giant aims to simplify its distribution network.
Asda urges state pensioners to use its £1 café meal deal before it ends on 28 February. The offer includes a hot meal and unlimited drinks at 212 locations to help with winter costs.
Asda has opened new Express stores in Bradford and Salford, pushing its nationwide convenience estate beyond 500 locations. The stores offer over 3,000 products and on-demand delivery.
Northamptonshire's Flavour Trailer has entered administration after a tough year. The brand will continue in a scaled-down form. Read the full story.
At least 27 local authorities, including Redditch and Rugby, have requested to postpone May's elections due to a major local government restructuring. Read the latest.
Poundland confirms nine new store closures across England, part of a major restructuring that has seen over 100 shops shut since June 2025. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Asda is continuing its £1 Winter Warmer meal deal for customers aged 60+ in all 212 in-store cafes until February's end, offering soup, bread, and hot drinks to combat isolation and rising costs.
High street fashion giant River Island is permanently shutting at least 27 stores this month as part of a major restructuring plan. The closures, including a Birmingham location, aim to secure the brand's future.
River Island begins closing 33 UK stores this week, including its Sutton Coldfield branch. The High Court-approved plan aims to save over 140 shops and thousands of jobs. Full list of closures inside.
Fashion retailer River Island is closing nine more branches by January 18, including in Sutton Coldfield. This follows a major plan to reduce its estate from 250 to 122 shops.
ASDA has dramatically reduced prices on elegant bedding sets designed by Stacey Solomon, with some now starting at just £8. Shoppers are urged to act fast as popular designs sell out.
Asda pledges to drop prices of everyday essentials below Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons loyalty card rates. Over 2,300 products are now cheaper to help families post-Christmas.
A 40-year-old Birmingham man has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for assaulting Asda staff during a shoplifting incident at the Great Bridge Supercentre in Tipton. Read the full court details.
Asda's new White Chocolate & Pistachio Flavour hot chocolate, inspired by a viral trend, has sparked a fierce online debate. Discover why shoppers are either loving or hating this mysterious new product.
Poundland begins 2026 with 12 store closures this January, part of a plan to shut over 100 shops. Full list of locations and dates inside.
Fashion retailer River Island is shutting 33 high street stores across the UK in January as part of a court-approved restructuring plan. See the full list of closures.
Global recruitment specialist Visuna reports early signs of market recovery following a strategic restructure. The employee-owned firm saw turnover rise to £109.5m despite profit dips. Read the full analysis.
UK drivers have just hours left to use Asda Express's 3p-per-litre fuel discount. The deal ends at midnight on New Year's Eve. Act now to save on fuel and party supplies.
Find out which major UK supermarkets are open on New Year's Day 2025 and their reduced trading hours. Plan your last-minute shopping for the bank holiday.
Asda has slashed the price of its Christmas dinner-for-four pie to just 73p, with savvy shoppers stocking up their freezers. The festive dish has a sell-by date well into next autumn.
Asda urges drivers to spend £15 in Express stores before New Year's Eve to claim a 3p per litre fuel discount. The offer helps cut costs while stocking up on essentials.
Major UK fast food chain Leon shuts seven locations and cuts 200 jobs after entering administration. CEO blames high taxes and market challenges. Read the full story.
High street fashion chain River Island will close 33 UK stores by end of January 2026 as part of a court-approved restructuring plan. See the full list of affected locations.
Motorists have just three days left to use Asda Express's 3p-per-litre fuel discount. Save on petrol while grabbing last-minute New Year's Eve party supplies. Act now before the offer expires.
Asda urges shoppers aged 60+ to spend just £1 for soup, bread & unlimited hot drinks in its cafes. The initiative runs until end of February to combat winter financial pressures.
Asda urges shoppers to spend £15 in the next 72 hours to unlock a festive fuel discount. Get 3p off per litre at Express stores throughout December. Act now to save!
A major UK supermarket is handing out free bags of surplus Christmas vegetables, including potatoes and sprouts, in a post-Christmas drive to prevent food waste. Find your nearest store.
Asda's boss says a botched £1bn IT system transition set the business back six months, hitting availability and sales. He also warns the Budget has left consumers 'confused and concerned'.
Asda chairman Lord Rose voices disappointment over Labour's abandoned manifesto pledges on growth. He criticises the budget and discusses fuel price cuts for Christmas. Read the full interview.