UK house prices rise 2.6% to £272,000 average
UK house prices increased by 2.6% to an average of £272,000 in the year to September 2025. Experts say the market is resilient, defying predictions of a crash. Read the full analysis.
UK house prices increased by 2.6% to an average of £272,000 in the year to September 2025. Experts say the market is resilient, defying predictions of a crash. Read the full analysis.
Discover Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield's enchanting Victorian Christmas markets for 2025. Experience festive magic with local crafts, food, and period charm.
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill rescued from administration by its shareholders, safeguarding all 159 jobs across its seven restaurants in England. Read the full story.
UK house prices see biggest November fall since 2012, dropping £6,589. Experts warn Budget uncertainty is causing buyers to pause. Discover the market impact.
Historic engineering giant Smiths is creating 50 new UK jobs, opening a Birmingham hub at 60 Church Street. Apply now for apprenticeships and corporate roles via their careers website.
The Royal Horticultural Society reveals a simple November job to protect your plants from waterlogging and destruction this winter. Act now for a thriving garden next spring.
Discover the 2025 prices for beer, sausages, and chips at Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market. See what's changed and what visitors are saying about the festive costs.
From retail to law, discover the latest executive moves and graduate hires shaping the future of North East business. Meet the leaders driving regional ambition.
UK landlords are accelerating property sales before the Renters' Rights Act takes effect on May 1, potentially creating a housing market surge. Experts warn this could reduce rental supply and push up costs for tenants.
Merry Hill launches a spectacular 21-day Christmas market with artisan chalets, festive food, and Santa's return. Discover the full list of traders and plan your visit.
Discover Gothmas in Birmingham this December 7th. This unique alternative market offers taxidermy, tattoos, and gothic gifts, a world away from traditional festive fairs.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches the Atom Valley scheme in Rochdale, set to create 20,000 jobs. Discover how this major regeneration project aims to transform the region's economy.
A management buyout backed by a £1.39m Barclays loan has rescued Diamond Comics UK from its US parent's bankruptcy, securing over 60 jobs in Runcorn and ensuring the UK's comic book supply chain remains intact.
A Bristol defence tech firm and London manufacturer are creating 100 jobs across South West England. This joint venture boosts sovereign UK manufacturing of advanced sensing systems for national security.
Aldi is urging Brits to apply for 2,500 store jobs as UK unemployment rises to 5%. Roles offer market-leading pay and paid breaks. Apply now for festive roles.
Leonardo warns its Yeovil helicopter plant, the UK's last of its kind, risks closure unless a £1bn Ministry of Defence contract is secured. Thousands of jobs at stake.
UK unemployment rate rises to 5%, the highest level in over four years. Wage growth slows and payroll numbers fall, signalling a cooling labour market. Discover the economic implications.
Birmingham's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market is introducing dedicated quiet hours and accessibility improvements to create a more inclusive festive experience for neurodiverse visitors and those with disabilities.
Leading offshore wind companies in the North East are calling for critical improvements to ports and infrastructure to capitalise on renewable energy opportunities and create thousands of jobs.
A groundbreaking £15 million high-value engineering centre is coming to Coventry, creating 150 jobs and positioning the city as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology.
One of Liverpool's most historic retail destinations, St John's Market, is now available for purchase in a landmark commercial property opportunity that could reshape the city's shopping landscape.
A landmark investment in the Black Country's defence industry is set to create hundreds of skilled jobs and position the region as a global leader in military technology and manufacturing.
Plans to demolish Birmingham's iconic Bull Ring Indoor Market threaten to erase nine centuries of trading history, sparking outrage among traders and heritage campaigners.
Exclusive analysis reveals how strategic artificial intelligence investments are driving unprecedented economic growth and job creation across the North of England, positioning the region as a global tech contender.
Explore Birmingham's unique alternative Christmas market scene beyond the Frankfurt market, featuring independent traders, artisan crafts and local makers in creative city venues.
Britain's beloved toy chain The Entertainer faces tough restructuring with significant job losses as rising costs and tax pressures hit the retail sector hard.
Online fashion giant ASOS announces significant workforce reduction affecting 500 roles across UK operations, including key Birmingham distribution centres, as part of cost-cutting measures.
Whitbread announces significant expansion of Premier Inn in Solihull with new 81-bedroom hotel extension, bringing investment and employment opportunities to the West Midlands region.
After generations of serving fresh produce to Birmingham residents, the iconic fruit and vegetable stall at Bull Ring Open Market has permanently shut its doors, marking the end of an era for the city's market culture.
Discount supermarket giant Aldi announces major expansion with 16 new stores planned across the UK, creating hundreds of jobs and bringing bargain groceries to more communities.