Lloyds Bank and Orbit Group have agreed a £195 million finance package to upgrade thousands of social homes across England, targeting warmer, safer, and more energy-efficient living conditions by 2030.
TGI Fridays has shut 16 UK restaurants permanently, resulting in over 450 job losses. A rescue deal saves 33 other sites. Get the full story on the chain's administration.
TGI Fridays UK has closed 16 restaurants after entering administration, resulting in 456 redundancies. A rescue deal saves 33 sites and 1,384 jobs. Read the full story.
Keystone Brewery Group, owner of Black Sheep and Fourpure beers, is on the brink of collapse again, threatening 190 jobs. Rising costs and falling demand hit the industry.
A Sandwell Council project to build 18 flats and bungalows in Tipton has exceeded its budget by £929,449 due to unforeseen regulatory and site challenges. Read the full breakdown.
TGI Fridays has permanently closed 16 restaurants across the UK, resulting in 456 redundancies. See the full list of affected locations and the future of the chain.
Family restaurant chain TGI Fridays shuts 16 UK outlets immediately after entering administration, with 456 redundancies. A rescue deal saves 33 sites. Read the full story.
Fabco Group progresses second phase at Pencoed Technology Park, offering 16 new freehold units. The scheme targets local SMEs and is set for March completion. Discover the opportunities.
Tony Beardsley, a founding member of the Erewash Ramblers committee, retires after 45 years. The group honours his dedication and invites new walkers to join via publicity@erewashramblers.org.uk.
Dudley Council upheld zero complaints about private parking wardens' behaviour, citing insufficient evidence. Read the full investigation into the allegations.
Solo travellers can save up to £1,680 on guided group tours to Asia with Wendy Wu Tours' extended Boxing Day sale, featuring free or half-price single supplements for 2026-2027 departures.
Travel firm Jules Verne reveals five immersive 2026 itineraries, including a special Egypt tour and adventures in Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan. Discover transformative journeys with expert guides.
Discover Jules Verne's five top escorted tours for 2026, featuring Egypt, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Uzbekistan & India. Book now for cultural depth and expert planning.
Immanuel Feniscowles Scout Group in Blackburn receives a £1,000 donation for groundwork. The funds will rebuild a wall and create a base for a new hut, benefiting 50 young people and the wider community.
Derby's longest-established family funeral directors, Wathall's, invites people to join its free, award-winning Dandelions Bereavement Support group. Four monthly meetings offer peer support in Derby and Ashbourne.
City Energy Group cuts 295 jobs in Wales, blaming the end of the government's ECO4 funding scheme. The collapse leaves staff without support for ongoing works.
TV star Rylan Clark shares before and after photos of his complete central London flat renovation, designed to mirror a suite at The Langham hotel. See the stunning transformation.
Liam Hanlon of The Forshaw Group joins Tri-4-Life to climb Mount Aconcagua, raising vital funds for the volunteer-run Southport Lifeboat. Donate now to support the rescue service.
Rossendale Ramblers began 2025 with a scenic six-mile walk from Colne to Wycoller. Join their upcoming free walks on January 11 and 14. Find details and how to join here.
House prices fell 0.6% in December, the average property now costs £297,755. Experts predict a modest 2026 rise. Discover the full market outlook.
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has filed for administration protection, gaining 10 days to secure a buyer and prevent the collapse of up to 20 restaurants. 2000 jobs are at stake.
Nottingham's Mellors Group buys North Yorkshire's Lightwater Valley for £3m, promising new rides and a family-focused revival in 2026. Discover the plans.
Elderly residents at a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home have knitted toys and blankets for monkeys at a South African sanctuary. Discover their heartwarming charitable story.
National financial planner Perspective Financial Group teams up with DJH in a 50/50 wealth management joint venture, aiming to fuel ambitious growth plans for both firms.
Amber Selvey, a paediatric nurse from Seasalter, launches 'Together in Grief', a monthly peer support group in Whitstable for parents who have lost a child. Funded by The Evie Dove Foundation.
Lee Hartley of Fairstone and Sarat Pediredla of hedgehog lab leave firms they founded. Read about their legacies and new ventures in the UK business sector.
BBC's Amanda Holden confesses heartbreak after leaving her and Alan Carr's most challenging property renovation yet in Corfu. The 'worst' house lacked floors and windows.
Residents on England's 'prettiest street' are outraged by illuminated palm trees at a cottage renovation. Locals say the lights are better suited to Dubai or Benidorm. Read the full story.
Bristol's Avon Group has strengthened its leadership with three senior appointments, aiming to expand its global reach and surpass £100m in sales for the first time in 2026.
FBC Manby Bowdler, part of Adeptio Law Group, nearly triples its Birmingham legal team with five new partners from Top 200 firms, marking a major recruitment drive. Discover the ambitious expansion plans.