Dudley's £56m SEND funding crisis explained
Dudley Council faces a £56m SEND funding black hole despite a national budget change. Discover the local crisis and what the future holds for special needs provision.
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Dudley's £56m SEND deficit 'bomb' unresolved
Dudley Council awaits answers on a £56m SEND funding deficit despite a new national policy. The financial 'bomb' could still push the authority towards effective bankruptcy. Read the latest.
Gail's Bakery Plans 40 New UK Stores by 2026
Artisan bakery chain Gail's announces major UK expansion with 40 new stores planned by February 2026, following a year of strong revenue growth and significant job creation. Discover the details.
Gail's Bakery Plans 40 New Stores After Sales Hike
Popular artisan bakery chain Gail's announces major expansion of 40 new UK sites following a year of strong sales growth, now eyeing Birmingham and beyond. Discover the full story.
McArthurGlen West Midlands to Add 25 New Stores
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands is expanding from 75 to 100 stores, creating up to 500 new jobs by 2027. Discover the latest retail growth in Cannock.
500 jobs as 25 shops to open at Midlands outlet
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in Cannock is set for a major expansion, creating 500 new jobs and adding 25 stores by 2027. Discover the exciting plans for the popular shopping destination.
£2.6m Wolverhampton School Expansion Plan
City of Wolverhampton Council approves £2.6m to expand Colton Hills Community School, creating 79 new Year 7 places by 2027 to cope with significant local demand.
Pharma plant expansion to create 150 new jobs
Bespak's pharmaceutical plant in Holmes Chapel is set for approval for a major expansion, creating 150 jobs and producing next-generation, environmentally friendly inhalers.
Cornwall's oldest fishing business acquired
Falkland Islands-based Fortuna Ltd acquires Ocean Fish Group, Cornwall's oldest fishing business, aiming for £100m turnover by 2030 through global expansion.
M&S Plans New Food Stores Across West Midlands
M&S reveals ambitious expansion plan, targeting over a dozen West Midlands locations for new or renewed food stores. Discover the full list of towns set for investment.
TUBR secures six-figure investment to expand AI tech
Sheffield innovator TUBR seals a £154,000 angel investment to accelerate its machine learning platform for food retailers, enabling smarter staffing and waste reduction. Discover how this investment fuels growth.
Raytec buys Finnish Atexor to boost EU hazardous lighting
Northumberland lighting specialist Raytec Ltd acquires Finland's Atexor Oy, expanding its EU footprint and hazardous area lighting portfolio. Discover how this strategic move accelerates global growth.
Aldi locks Christmas prices despite Budget pressures
Aldi vows to freeze prices on hundreds of Christmas items, including turkey and trimmings, ensuring affordability for shoppers. Discover how the supermarket is expanding across the UK.
LV Shipping expands regional presence at Monkton Business Park
Teesside logistics firm LV Shipping expands its North East footprint to 25,000sqft at Infinity Park, supporting new contracts and regional economic growth. Discover the details.
EasyJet boss warns against Budget flight tax increase
EasyJet CEO cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against hiking air passenger duty ahead of Budget, as airline posts £665m profit and announces 16 new summer routes from UK airports.
M&S identifies 500 potential new UK food store locations
Marks & Spencer unveils ambitious plan for 500 new and revamped food stores across the UK, creating 800 jobs and transforming shopping experiences nationwide.
Co-op opens 11 new stores across the UK
Co-op unveils 11 new stores this week from Scotland to Bristol as part of a £200m investment. Full list of locations and calls for business rates reform revealed.
£2m policing bill for Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match
West Midlands Police spent an estimated £2 million on policing the Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match. The PCC is now demanding a government refund. Discover the full story.
M&S to open 500 new Food stores across the UK
M&S launches ambitious plan for 500 new and renewed Food stores, aiming to double its food business size. 20 stores opening this year, creating 800 jobs.
New EV charger installed every 33 minutes in UK
UK's EV network expands with a charger installed every 33 minutes. Over 15,979 new chargepoints added since October 2024. Discover how drivers benefit from grants and rapid charging.
New Wetherspoon pub in Spain, three hours from Birmingham
JD Wetherspoon is opening its first European pub at Alicante airport in January 2026. The 'Castell de Santa Barbera' will serve British classics and Spanish dishes. Read more.
Aldi closes Daventry store for new supermarket opening
Aldi is closing its Sheaf Street store in Daventry on November 26, with a new, larger branch opening at Abbey Retail Park the very next day. Olympic hero Sarah Jones will launch the new store.
Nissan Leaf qualifies for £3,750 UK government grant
The new Nissan Leaf, built in Sunderland, now qualifies for the £3,750 government EV grant. Boasting a 386-mile range, it offers an accessible route to electric motoring. Discover the benefits.
Wetherspoons opens first European pub in Spain
JD Wetherspoon announces its first continental European pub at Alicante Airport, serving British favourites and Spanish dishes from January 2026. Discover the new holiday hotspot venue.
Vuba relocates to Hull's @TheDock tech campus
Digital firm Vuba, backed by celebrity clients including Olly Murs and Harry Redknapp, has moved its headquarters to Hull's thriving @TheDock tech campus, occupying the final building and completing the decade-long development.
Wetherspoons to open 8 new UK pubs in 2026
Wetherspoons announces eight new pub locations for 2026, including a unique partnership with the University of Birmingham's student union bar. Discover the full expansion plans.
Nando's Opening 14 New UK Restaurants in Expansion
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.
Morrisons opens 250 Daily stores after closures
Morrisons is transforming 250 local shops into Morrisons Daily convenience stores in 2025, a key growth strategy following the closure of 103 sites including cafes and pharmacies.
Nando's to open 14 UK restaurants as profits soar
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.
Nando's Announces 14 New UK Restaurant Locations
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.
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