Historic high street retailer Russell & Bromley, with 37 stores, is in talks over a potential closure. Next and Retail Realisation are in discussions to acquire the business. Read the full story.
UK homeowners risk £1,000 fines for burning unapproved wood. Learn the rules to avoid penalties and make your log burner safe and legal this winter.
High street retailer Shoe Zone sees profits plummet by two-thirds to £3.3m, warning of further decline. The firm cites 'highly adverse' government fiscal policies and weak consumer confidence.
Plans for eight new commercial buildings at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone aim to boost local employment, featuring an on-site cafe and improved transport links. Read the full details.
Glasgow City Council will launch an 18-month trial of a 'People First Zone' in early 2026, restricting private vehicles to prioritise pedestrians. Share your views in the consultation.
A new e-bike hire scheme in Bradford, funded by Clean Air Zone penalties, is set to launch in March 2026. Discover the network's key locations and how it aims to transform city travel.
Swansea civil engineering firm Andrew Scott reports a rise in profits to £7m, with turnover forecast to hit £120m. Discover how the family-run business plans for sustainable growth.
High street giant Next reports better-than-expected festive sales and raises profit forecast, but warns of a sharp slowdown ahead due to UK jobs market pressures. Read the full analysis.
A forklift driver in Birmingham used his machine to lift and move an SUV parked illegally across a business entrance. Watch the video and see how the delivery lorry was finally able to get through.
Drivers of the most polluting vehicles will face daily charges in Birmingham's Clean Air Zone from June 1st, 2024. Find out if your car is affected and the costs involved.
Residents and parents in Hall Green have until 5 January 2026 to give feedback on major road safety proposals, including a new 20mph zone, bollards, and pedestrian refuges around Chilcote Primary School.
High-end furniture chain Barker and Stonehouse reports rising turnover and profits, signalling recovery from cost-of-living pressures. Read the full financial update.
A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 outbreak has been confirmed at a commercial poultry site near Alvechurch. Protection zones are in place. Read the latest.
Fashion giant Next is reportedly in talks over a potential takeover or investment in the 145-year-old shoe retailer Russell & Bromley. Discover the details of the deal.
Next's £65 heeled ankle boots are hailed as 'so, so comfy' by shoppers, scoring 4.8 stars. Available in four colours, they feature a 5.5cm heel and are part of the Forever Comfort® range. Discover the season's must-have footwear.
Birmingham installs its first new average speed cameras on the A45 Coventry Road to enforce a 30mph limit, funded by Clean Air Zone surplus. The council's goal is safety, not fines.
BP withdraws from H2Teesside hydrogen project, citing land clash with a planned data centre. The move could unlock thousands of tech jobs for the region. Read the full story.
Bristol City Council proposes increasing Clean Air Zone charges to £14 daily to accelerate air quality improvements. Find out how this affects you.
Pets at Home reports 33.5% profit drop as retail business struggles. Bosses announce urgent action plan including £20 million cost-cutting programme to revive the 34-year-old chain.
Pets at Home warns urgent measures are needed to revive its retail division after profits fell by 33.5%. The group is returning to its retailing roots with a new turnaround plan.
Defence giant Babcock reports a 19% profit rise to £201.1m, driven by nuclear and marine sectors. The FTSE-100 firm confirms it's on track to meet full-year targets. Read more.
A new AI growth zone in South Wales will unlock billions in data centre investment and create 5,000 jobs over the next decade, cementing the UK's leadership in artificial intelligence.
Nando's confirms 14 new UK locations after revenue hit £1.48bn. Get the full list of new restaurants opening near you and the business story behind the expansion.
Nando's is accelerating its UK expansion with 14 new restaurants after reporting a surge in profits. Discover the full list of new locations and the chain's growth strategy.
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.
WH Smith's CEO steps down after a major accounting failure in its North American arm wiped £600m from market value. Discover the full story and the company's recovery plan.
Radiator manufacturer Stelrad anticipates 2025 operating profits of £32m-£33m, overcoming a challenging market through strategic restructuring and cost management.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to recover millions in 'excess profits' made by asylum hotel contractors, following a BirminghamLive investigation into a Sutton Coldfield hotel. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces UK's first small modular reactor at Wylfa and AI growth zone in Wales, creating over 6,500 jobs for decades to come.
Sadiq Khan confirms Congestion Charge increase to £18 daily from January 2, removing electric vehicle exemption. AA warns this could harm EV uptake and air quality targets.