Pawnbroker and retailer Ramsdens reports record revenue of £116.8m and a 43% jump in pre-tax profit. CEO Peter Kenyon announces plans for up to 12 new stores in the UK. Read the full financial results.
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.
Erdington Hall Primary School celebrates as 63% of Year 6 pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, surpassing both local and national averages. Discover the school's winning formula.
Lloyds Bank's charitable foundations award £4.2 million to 66 UK charities, aiming to break down the stigma preventing people from seeking financial help. Discover how the fund works.
Northumberland's Sterling Pharma Solutions reports a challenging FY25 with widening losses but forecasts a recovery in 2026, backed by new leadership and a cost-cutting plan. Discover the full story.
Swimmers from St Helens, Prescot, and across the North West delivered a medal-laden weekend at the Trafford Metro meet, while Masters athletes triumphed at the European Short Course Championships in Poland.
Chorley-based Perspective Financial Group expands with its 17th acquisition of 2025, adding £400m in assets and 27 staff from Gloucestershire's Prosser Knowles. Discover the strategic growth.
North East appliance repair firm Pacifica Group posts strong revenue growth and expanded operations, despite widening operating losses. CEO Kevin Brown hails a 'year of progress'. Read the full financial results.
Discover the 27 highest-performing primary schools in Birmingham based on the latest Key Stage 2 SATs results. See which schools lead in reading, maths, and writing standards for 2025.
Four West Midlands state primary schools have been ranked among the nation's top 100 in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list.
The Department for Education has published its latest league tables. Discover which 27 Birmingham primary schools had the highest proportion of pupils meeting expected standards in 2025 SATs.
TV presenter Adrian Chiles announces a squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis after a biopsy. He details his operation and a frustrating 23-day wait for NHS results. Read his full story.
Butlin's holiday resorts bounce back from a £74.2m loss to a £28.3m pre-tax profit in 2024. CEO Jon Hendry Pickup outlines investment plans ahead of the brand's 90th anniversary.
Discover the top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2024/25, ranked by Attainment 8 scores. See which schools are excelling in GCSE results.
Discover how to use Google's 'Results About You' feature to request removal of private details like your address and phone number from search results. Take control of your online privacy today.
The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 results have been leaked online, leaving fans devastated as a potential finalist is eliminated before the quarter-final. Discover the full story and fan reactions.
Discover the West Midlands secondary schools achieving exceptional GCSE results, including state schools outperforming expectations. See the full league table data.
Hull's Spencer Engineering Group reports a £4.3m pre-tax loss after a £5.1m impairment on a green energy investment, but sees a 15% turnover rise to £70m and a strong order book.
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Law firm Knights announces 30% revenue growth to £103.2m and expands into Wales with a new Cardiff office. Discover how the firm plans to sustain its growth trajectory.
Nando's reveals plans for 14 new UK restaurants by February 2026 following strong sales growth. Discover the full list of locations and the company's financial outlook.
Yorkshire's Zoo Digital sees operating losses halve to $1.2m as restructuring and AI integration pay off. The subtitling specialist reports stable revenue and a renewed confidence.
Jet2 reports strong financial growth with profits expected to hit £453m, driven by later bookings and viral online marketing. Discover how the airline adapts to changing consumer behaviour.
Newcastle building services firm Northern Bear reports strong half-year growth with revenue reaching £49.4m and operating profit hitting £4.1m, despite challenging market conditions ahead.
Software giant Sage posts £530m operating profit as its AI agents, developed in North Tyneside, create new opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses. Discover how tech is driving growth.
Ubisoft UK expects lower sales due to changing gamer habits and fewer releases. Read the full analysis of the UK gaming market's transformation.
The Strictly Come Dancing results have been leaked online again, leaving fans devastated as the eliminated celebrity misses the iconic Blackpool week. Discover the full story and fan reactions.
Jaguar Land Rover posts a £485m quarterly loss following a major September cyber attack that halted UK production for five weeks. CEO confirms recovery is underway.
Luxury brand Burberry reports a reduced half-year operating loss of £18m and sales growth, signalling its 'Burberry Forward' revival plan is gaining traction. Discover the latest.