Birmingham City Council approves Alpha Tower sale
Birmingham City Council approves the sale of the iconic Alpha Tower to aid its financial recovery. Read the full story and reactions from local councillors.
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Policy Confusion Risks Slowing UK Electric Vehicle Adoption
AA report reveals UK drivers are hesitant to switch to electric vehicles due to mixed government messages and rising costs. Read the full analysis and what's needed for change.
Primark launches huge 50% off sale before Christmas
Primark slashes prices by up to 50% on clothing, nightwear and homeware. Get festive party outfits and cosy pyjamas at bargain prices before the official Boxing Day sales begin.
Christmas Trading: A £91bn Test for UK Economy
The festive period is a crucial economic stress test, with UK retail sales forecast to hit £91bn. Discover how Christmas spending impacts jobs, businesses, and high streets across the nation.
Matches Fashion set for UK return in 2026
Matches Fashion is set for a comeback in Britain next year under new owners Joe Wilkinson and Mario Maher. Discover their vision for the revived luxury brand.
Boots £40 beauty box saves £138, shoppers call 'a treat'
Boots slashes price of luxury beauty box to £40, saving shoppers £138.40. The set includes nine products from brands like The Ordinary and O.P.I. Grab this online-only bargain before Christmas.
Amazon's PS5 & Xbox Game Prices Plummet Before Christmas
Amazon cuts prices on major PS5 and Xbox Series X games including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6. Secure last-minute Christmas gifts with guaranteed delivery by December 25.
Post-Brexit rules limit NI car sales from January 1
Major changes from January 1, 2026, will restrict the new car models available in Northern Ireland due to post-Brexit regulations. Find out how this impacts your next vehicle purchase.
Birmingham house prices plummet by a third in 12 months
Average property prices in Rotton Park, Birmingham, fell by £109,000 in a year, the sharpest drop in the city. Discover the local insights and market trends behind the figures.
River Island to close 33 stores in UK rescue plan
River Island will close 33 UK stores by January's end as part of a restructuring plan to save its retail business. See the full list of affected locations.
Next closes all 500 UK stores for Boxing Day
Next confirms a huge change, closing all its UK shops on Boxing Day. Discover which major retailers are closing and which will open for festive sales.
Aldi's 'four per person' rule on £9.99 Christmas champagne
Aldi has imposed a four-bottle limit on its popular £9.99 champagne due to soaring demand. The supermarket is also slashing wine prices and offering festive veg for just 8p.
Birmingham's taped-up postboxes part of Royal Mail upgrade
Royal Mail is upgrading 3,500 postboxes with solar power and parcel tech. Birmingham residents find iconic red boxes taped and 'out of use' during the national rollout.
Poundland confirms 14 new store closures
Discount retailer Poundland is shutting 14 more shops by February, with clearance sales now on. This follows 19 earlier closures as part of a major restructuring. Read the full list of locations.
High Street Decline: Retail Footfall Falls in November
New data reveals a 0.8% year-on-year drop in UK retail footfall last month, driven by Autumn Budget tax fears and poor weather. Industry leaders call for a new high street revival plan.
Welsh shopper numbers fall in November, data shows
New figures reveal a 0.4% year-on-year drop in Welsh retail footfall for November, with Cardiff among the hardest-hit UK cities. Retailers now pin hopes on a December surge.
Wetherspoons customers rage over custard axe
Pub chain Wetherspoons has quietly removed custard as an accompaniment to its apple crumble, prompting an outcry from customers who call the move 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Flexispot's £80 Off Recliner: Spills Wipe Off, Shoppers Love
Flexispot's Power Swivel Rocker Recliner is £80 off until Dec 25. Shoppers praise its stain-resistant fabric and 'good back support' for post-work winding down.
Black Friday slows UK shop price inflation
Black Friday sales led to a slowdown in shop price rises across the UK high street in November, new data reveals. Discover how consumer deals impacted inflation.
Vinted seller increases sales by 50% with simple message
A Vinted expert reveals how a friendly, non-salesy message to users who favourite items can increase sales by 30-50%. Discover the free strategy that's transforming second-hand selling.
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.
New 3p Per Mile EV Tax Sparks Industry Backlash
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile levy for electric and hybrid vehicles faces criticism from industry leaders who warn it could deter EV adoption and boost petrol demand.
Asda's £1bn IT setback delays recovery 6 months
Asda's £1bn IT system transition caused severe disruption, pushing its recovery timeline back by six months. CEO Allan Leighton calls the sales slump 'self-inflicted'. Read the full analysis.
Petrol sales collapse as electric vehicle demand surges
New data reveals a dramatic shift in UK car sales, with electric vehicles capturing over a quarter of the market. Industry leaders warn government policy could jeopardise this green growth.
Fire TV Stick 4K at all-time low: £24.99
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K has dropped to an unprecedented £24.99 for Black Friday, saving you 58% on the streaming device with Dolby Vision and WiFi 6 support. Grab this deal now!
Pets at Home profits slump 33.5% in worrying report
Pets at Home reports 33.5% profit drop as retail business struggles. Bosses announce urgent action plan including £20 million cost-cutting programme to revive the 34-year-old chain.
Next uses AI scanners to combat shoplifting
Next implements AI 'Thruvision' technology detecting stolen goods hidden in clothing. The system uses body heat detection and has already reduced theft in warehouses. #RetailSecurity
Somerset Council sells 79-acre farm amid financial woes
Somerset Council is selling East Farm, a 79-acre site, to fund essential services. The move follows a financial emergency and government-approved asset sales.
Kindle at £69 - Lowest Price Ever in Black Friday
Amazon's entry-level Kindle drops to £69.99 in Black Friday 2025 sales - the lowest price since its 2024 launch. Save £25 on the compact ereader with 16GB storage.
Merry Hill Black Friday: Up to 70% Off Deals
Get ready for huge Black Friday savings at Merry Hill shopping centre on November 28. Discover discounts of up to 70% on fashion, homeware, toys, and beauty from major brands.
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