£350k Pension Blocked Over Minor HMRC Error
A 70-year-old's pension transfer was blocked for months due to a minor HMRC listing error. Discover how bureaucratic mistakes can impact your retirement savings.
A 70-year-old's pension transfer was blocked for months due to a minor HMRC listing error. Discover how bureaucratic mistakes can impact your retirement savings.
The Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays in the UK, has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in December, casting uncertainty over its 49 sites and 2,000 staff.
Mansfield Wildlife Rescue receives a £1,000 donation from The Wilkins Group to cover winter costs. The gift concludes the firm's year-long '12 Months of Giving' charity initiative.
The future of TGI Fridays in the UK is in doubt as its parent company files a notice to appoint administrators for the second time in weeks. See the full list of 49 restaurants affected and what it means for 2,500 staff.
Mecca Bingo owner Rank Group sees shares fall after a €7.1m payment fraud in Spain. The FTSE 250 firm is working with law enforcement. Read the full story.
Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays in the UK, has filed a notice to appoint administrators just days before Christmas. The move marks the second such filing in two weeks.
Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays in the UK, has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in weeks, casting a shadow over the festive period. Read the full story.
The Be At One cocktail bar in Bristol shuts its doors for good this weekend. Its owner, Stonegate Group, is exploring the sale of over 1,000 sites amid a major restructuring plan. Read the full story.
The Bristol branch of Be At One cocktail bar closes its doors for good this weekend. Its owner, Stonegate Group, is exploring the sale of over 1,000 pubs. Read the full story here.
A council-backed group-buying scheme, Switch Together, is helping UK households save an average of £237 annually on energy bills by securing better deals on green upgrades like solar panels and heat pumps.
Premier Forest Products rescues two Arnold Laver sites in Reading and Manchester, securing 36 jobs with plans to create over 100. Read about the deal and its impact on the UK timber industry.
Luxury jeweller Mappin & Webb opens a new showroom in Birmingham after over two decades, featuring Rolex, fine jewellery, and a historic Burlington Hotel location.
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.
Treforest Litter Pickers named Rhondda Cynon Taf's most active community group for 2025 by Keep Wales Tidy. The volunteers collected 529 bags of litter. Discover how to get involved.
A Pembrokeshire motorcycle group's 25-year fundraising effort has transformed the outdoor play space at Glangwili Hospital's children's ward. Discover how the new area aids patient recovery.
Caffe Nero's CEO warns coffee prices are unlikely to drop even if bean costs fall, with experts predicting a £5 standard coffee within five years. Discover the driving forces behind the surge.
Solihull Council has refused plans for 80 new homes on green belt land in Hockley Heath, citing unresolved flood risks. Read the full story on the local planning clash.
The Pink Glitter Ball fundraiser in Dover, organised by Kerry Banks BEM and Jo Allen, returned spectacularly, raising over £12,200 for Breast Cancer Now. Discover the highlights and future date.
Dozens of UK bank branches are set to close in early 2025, impacting NatWest, Santander, Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland customers. See the full list of affected locations.
Attendees at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 on 6 December are advised that filming and photography will take place for promotional use by Global and event sponsors. Learn how to opt out.
UK households can secure £275 in free payments by switching to or banking with Nationwide. Experts reveal it's one of the easiest ways to make extra cash legally before Christmas.
Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026 after 90 years. The site will be transformed into a major gigafactory, creating 4,000 new jobs. Read the full story.
Norton Group Holdings, parent of The Range, leads Devon's 150 largest private firms. The list reveals £7.7bn turnover and 48,000 jobs. Discover the county's economic powerhouses.
The Rossendale Ramblers enjoyed a stunning six-mile reservoir walk near Bolton in glorious sunshine. Discover their latest routes and how to join their free walking community.
County Durham's Tekmar Group secures an €8m contract for a major UK offshore wind farm, boosting its order backlog to £29m. CEO Richard Turner says the firm is on a much stronger footing than a year ago. Read the full update.
More than 500 bank branches have disappeared from British high streets in 2025. See the full list of closures and check your area with our interactive map.
Food banks across the West Midlands brace for a severe winter surge in demand, with over 61,000 parcels distributed last year. Donations struggle to keep pace as vulnerable groups face rising costs.
Food banks across the West Midlands are preparing for a severe winter surge in demand, with a 27% rise in parcels since pre-pandemic levels. The Trussell Trust warns they are at breaking point and urgently need public donations.
Sports Direct customers face court threats and demands for thousands after parcels were stolen from doorsteps. The retailer is using a crime agency to pursue refunded shoppers. Read the full investigation.