BBC licence fee to hit £200 as cancellations soar
The BBC licence fee is projected to reach £197 by 2030, while over a million households stop paying. Discover the funding crisis facing the national broadcaster.
The BBC licence fee is projected to reach £197 by 2030, while over a million households stop paying. Discover the funding crisis facing the national broadcaster.
Newcastle tour operator Dawson & Sanderson reports £9.9m turnover and strategic investments despite profit dip. Discover how late summer bookings boosted performance.
Over a million people have cancelled their BBC TV licence as the fee is forecast to rise to nearly £200. Discover why viewers are abandoning the service and the financial impact on the broadcaster.
Falkland Islands-based Fortuna Ltd acquires Ocean Fish Group, Cornwall's oldest fishing business, aiming for £100m turnover by 2030 through global expansion.
National Timber Group, the UK's largest independent timber distributor, enters administration with 561 redundancies and 13 site closures. Administrators launch urgent sale process.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise with inflation, making your pub pint more expensive. Discover the impact on pubs and industry reaction.
AJP Recruitment has been named the North East's Fastest Growing Small Business of the Year. Discover how their steady, sustainable approach powered their remarkable rise.
Sir Tim Martin warns Rachel Reeves' Budget could hike alcohol duty by 4.5%, threatening UK pubs with price increases. Read the full analysis.
Spaceport Cornwall could host the European Space Agency's INVICTUS programme, accelerating Europe's journey towards aircraft-like space access and creating hundreds of high-skilled UK jobs.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy may block the annual BBC TV licence fee increase amid an impartiality crisis. Will the £174.50 charge rise in April? Read the latest.
A new independent Policy Centre aims to give 325,000 manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government policy, driving growth and future-proofing British industry.
Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra has passed away at 89. The Indian cinema icon starred in over 300 films during his 65-year career. Read tributes from industry stars.
East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity raised £89,000 at its glittering property awards. The funds will support patients, families, and staff across four local NHS hospitals.
Jack Osbourne reveals the shocking truth behind his father Ozzy's infamous dove-biting incident that shocked the music industry. Discover the full story.
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight reveals his ambitious plan to establish Birmingham as Britain's central hub for film and television production, building on the city's manufacturing heritage.
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.
Discover the biggest films coming to UK cinemas in 2026, from major franchise sequels to acclaimed literary adaptations. Your complete guide to next year's cinematic calendar.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget may extend the sugar tax to bottled coffees, potentially increasing prices by 5%. Discover how this affects your favourite Starbucks and Costa drinks.
Bristol tech firm Matter, a 2025 Earthshot Prize finalist, secures investment from Inter IKEA to scale its microplastic filtration technology, aiming to prevent 15,000 tonnes of ocean pollution.
ITV chef James Martin made a candid confession about the UK milk market's brutal reality on his Saturday Morning show, sparking a crucial conversation about British farming.
Discover when My Hero Academia's final season episode 7 releases in the UK, streaming details, and what to expect as the epic conclusion approaches.
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty under formal bullying investigation following workplace conduct review. The £355,000-a-year host faces escalated claims.
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.
Find out why BBC's Return to Paradise is off air this week and when the detective drama will be back with its next episode. Full series available on iPlayer.
The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump for editing his Capitol riot speech but rejects his $1bn lawsuit demand. Read the latest developments in this ongoing media controversy.
Rolls-Royce forecasts 26% profit growth to £3.2bn, driven by aerospace recovery and defence contracts. Shares surpass 900p milestone. Discover the full story.
UK households face a £7 TV Licence fee increase to £181 this April. This comes as the BBC faces a major scandal and a legal threat from Donald Trump. Discover the full story.
Japanese firm NSK plans to close two UK car parts factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. Unions vow to fight the closures in County Durham. Read the full story.
Everything you need to know about South Park Season 28 Episode 3 release time, streaming details and what to expect from the latest episode.
BBC Radio Wales presenter Lynda Shahwan was found dead just days after being discharged from a Canadian hospital following a car crash. The inquest hears details.