Two Midlands mothers share their journey from isolation to optimism after completing a work academy with East Midlands Railway. Discover how sector-based programmes are creating pathways to jobs.
Private sector employment fell 1.8% in November, the sharpest drop since July 2021. The Bank of England's survey points to a December interest rate cut amid rising inflation expectations. Read the full analysis.
Jamie Oliver is bringing back his popular Jamie's Italian restaurant chain in partnership with Brava Hospitality Group. The first new site opens in London's Leicester Square in spring 2026.
The DWP unveils a major crackdown on benefit fraud with new data powers to prevent overpayments and recover billions. Discover the new 'no hiding place' measures.
The Bank of England plans to ease capital requirements for the UK's seven largest banks, the first such move since 2008, aiming to boost lending and economic growth. Read the full details.
Analysis reveals the UK's unfunded public sector pension liability has surged to £5.8 trillion, burdening each household with £203,000. Experts warn of an intergenerational betrayal. Read the full report.
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Toby Carvery and Harvester, warns of menu price increases averaging 3.2% after facing a £130 million extra bill. Find out what's driving the hikes.
Award-winning Birmingham restaurant Asha's delivered a hands-on cookery session to Year 11 pupils at Selly Park Girls' School, aiming to inspire future hospitality careers. Read about the successful community initiative.
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Harvester and Toby Carvery, faces £130m extra costs, forcing menu price hikes. CEO Phil Urban cites soaring beef prices and wage bills.
JD Wetherspoon's boss Sir Tim Martin vows a maximum 20p increase for its breakfast next year, despite soaring sector costs. Discover how hospitality faces inflation pressures.
Millions of UK households risk losing value on savings held in zero-interest current accounts. Experts urge moving funds to beat 3.6% inflation. Act now to protect your cash.
The DWP has officially responded to a petition signed by over 20,600 people demanding the £10 Christmas Bonus for benefit claimants be increased to £165 to account for inflation.
UK savers with Cash ISAs are losing real money as inflation outpaces interest rates. Discover how to protect your savings and beat the 3.6% inflation rate.
From the DWP Christmas Bonus to Cold Weather Payments, discover the nine key financial changes affecting millions of UK households in December 2025. Plan your finances now.
The future of family favourite TGI Fridays in the UK is at risk as new owners appoint financial advisors. 2,000 jobs hang in the balance. Read the latest developments.
An Aldi customer went viral after discovering Heroes chocolates priced at £11.99 for 700g. The TikTok video sparked debate about Christmas treat inflation. Read more.
A Birmingham hotel chairman brands the new tourist levy in the 2025 budget 'disastrous' for hospitality, fearing increased costs and administrative chaos.
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces alcohol duty will rise with inflation in the Autumn Budget, increasing costs for pub-goers and supermarket shoppers. Learn the full impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise with inflation, making your pub pint more expensive. Discover the impact on pubs and industry reaction.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces tobacco duty rise above inflation in Autumn Budget. Find out how much more your cigarettes will cost from today.
RedCat Hospitality sells 21 pubs to Admiral Taverns, marking a strategic refocus on its managed pubs and rooms division just a year after being saved from collapse. Discover the details of the deal.
Sheffield software firm IntelliAM AI secures £250,000 in new contracts with major building product manufacturers, marking strategic expansion from FMCG sector.
Food prices at nine major UK supermarkets could increase further due to potential tax hikes in the Autumn Budget. Learn how this affects your weekly shop.
Nando's reports £38.2m profit after years of losses but cautions Rachel Reeves' tax increases will challenge future performance. Read the full analysis.
Bell Lax Solicitors in Sutton Coldfield enters administration, resulting in redundancies. Discover the impact on the West Midlands legal sector and the reasons behind the collapse.
East Yorkshire's Premier Modular has been appointed to a £1bn NHS framework, positioning it to deliver vital modular buildings for healthcare and public services across the UK.
JD Wetherspoon unveils its festive menu for 2025, featuring new dishes and meal deals. Discover what's new and which two popular items won't be returning this Christmas season.
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.
The Renters' Rights Act becomes law, banning Section 21 evictions and introducing major protections for England's 11 million tenants. Discover how the rental landscape has changed.