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Wealth manager Perspective acquires Prosser Knowles

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.

Obesity benefit claims cost taxpayers £144m

New data reveals over 5,000 people now receive benefits for obesity, costing nearly £144m since 2019. The North West has the highest number of claimants. Discover the regional breakdown and expert analysis.

New H3N2 flu strain surges early across UK

The UK faces an unusually early flu season dominated by the H3N2 strain. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get vaccinated as cases spike in children and young adults.

Early Flu Outbreak: NHS Urges Vaccination

Health officials issue urgent warning as H3N2 flu strain drives unusually early outbreak. NHS makes 2.4 million appointments available with pop-up clinics nationwide.

Urgent flu warning over new H3N2 strain

Health experts issue an urgent warning as a new H3N2 flu subtype drives cases earlier than usual. Eligible groups are urged to get their free flu jab for protection.

Early Flu Surge: New H3N2 Strain in UK

A 'concerning' new flu strain, H3N2, is driving an early and significant surge in cases across the UK. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get their free flu jab to prevent serious illness.

H3N2 'Killer' Flu Strain Warning for UK

Health officials issue urgent warning as the H3N2 flu strain, linked to 7,757 deaths last winter, sweeps the UK. Parents urged to get children vaccinated. Learn the symptoms and protection methods.

Tissue Regenix warns of funding challenges ahead

York-based regenerative medicine company Tissue Regenix faces significant financial headwinds as it warns of potential funding challenges ahead, despite recent strategic progress.

Halifax customers hit with duplicate withdrawal shock

Thousands of Halifax banking customers are reporting duplicate cash withdrawals draining their accounts overnight. The major banking glitch has left families struggling to pay bills as the bank scrambles to fix the error.

TSB Urgent Scam Alert: Millions Must Act

TSB warns customers about sophisticated new impersonation scams as fraudsters target banking security. Learn how to protect your money from these convincing cons.

Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.

Car Finance Compensation: Millions Could Claim

A major regulatory investigation into motor finance commission arrangements could see millions of British drivers receive compensation payouts. Here's everything you need to know about the FCA probe and how to claim.

Midlands fraudster's £1.3m bank scam exposed

A sophisticated fraudster from the Midlands has been convicted after orchestrating an elaborate banking scam that nearly netted him £1.3 million. Discover how his complex deception unravelled.

DWP pays £1,700 to Universal Credit claimant after years

A Universal Credit recipient shares their emotional journey from financial desperation to unexpected relief after receiving a substantial backpayment from the DWP, revealing the human cost of Britain's welfare system.

Kitwave Profits Surge 15.5% Despite Market Headwinds

Wholesale distributor Kitwave reports remarkable 20.2% revenue growth and 15.5% profit increase, showcasing resilience through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence in challenging market conditions.

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