Full List: 45 EVs Now Eligible for Labour's Car Grant
The UK government has expanded its Electric Car Grant, making 45 models eligible for discounts up to £3,750. Discover the full list and how it boosts EV adoption.
The UK government has expanded its Electric Car Grant, making 45 models eligible for discounts up to £3,750. Discover the full list and how it boosts EV adoption.
Staffordshire households earning under £36,000 could qualify for free heating upgrades worth up to £30,000 this winter under the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme. Apply now to improve your home's energy efficiency.
Oliver Bonas reveals a wave of new store openings and relocations across England and Scotland before year-end, with 20 more planned for 2025. Discover the full list of locations.
River Island, Poundland, Cancer Research and Trespass are among the major UK chains closing stores in 2026. See the full list of locations affected and the reasons behind the retail shake-up.
Baileys fans are storing their festive tipple wrong. The manufacturer confirms refrigeration isn't needed for freshness. Discover the official advice and a crucial plumbing warning.
Halfords announces a 72-hour Christmas closure across Birmingham, including Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Drivers urged to plan ahead. Read the full festive schedule.
Primark confirms the closure of its Dartford store on January 3rd, 2026, marking its first UK shutdown in over ten years. 53 jobs are impacted. Read the full story.
A new study reveals Aldi customers spend just 33 minutes on their weekly shop, seven minutes faster than the UK average. Discover the supermarket's efficiency secrets for a stress-free Christmas.
The Range and Wilko will close all 280 UK stores on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, giving staff an extended festive break. Find your local opening times here.
Next confirms all UK stores will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The retailer's major End of Season Sale launches online and in-store at 6am on Saturday, December 27.
Furious Morrisons shoppers threaten to boycott a Bolton store after Christmas decorations were taken down. The supermarket has now reinstated them, blaming a 'miscommunication'.
Kia confirms its EV4 and PV5 models are now eligible for the UK's £1.9bn Electric Car Grant, slashing prices by £1,500. Find out how this milestone boosts EV affordability.
The Range has been ordered to pay over £412,000 after mice and rats were found gnawing Easter eggs and leaving droppings across a Midlands store. Read the full details of the hygiene breach.
Jewellery chain Lovisa is moving into the former Claire's Accessories unit in Birmingham's Bullring. The change is part of a wider retail reshuffle for 2026, including the return of Hollister.
Lidl confirms all 1,000 UK supermarkets will close for three days over the festive period. Find out the key dates and last-minute shopping hours here.
A Lidl shopper in Farnborough was left furious after claiming staff directed him to self-service. The supermarket has apologised and launched an internal review.
Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.
Home Bargains announces a three-day Christmas closure for all UK stores and early Christmas Eve hours, giving staff extended festive break. Find out the key dates.
Dudley Council's leader insists he has 'nothing to hide' as a report into a collapsed £1.65m land sale is delayed for nearly a year. Read the latest on the audit committee's concerns.
Greggs has opened a new, larger store in Willenhall's The Square, offering festive treats and a free Coca-Cola promotion via its app until December 29.
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 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.
Grant Store experts warn turning heating on and off wastes energy. Maintain a steady temperature for efficiency and lower bills this winter.
Plans to replace the 'outdated' Lidl in Bilston with a modern supermarket have been approved. The redevelopment will increase parking and improve the High Street entrance.
Nissan's Sunderland plant boss Adam Pennick hails Government measures for EVs but calls for the Industrial Strategy to be turned into real action. Business Minister Chris McDonald outlines new support.
Households in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can apply for a £150 grant voucher from today. The Household Support Fund is open to those not on benefits. Apply by 30 January.
Grimsargh St Michael’s C of E Primary School receives a £25,000 parish council grant to kickstart a £100,000 playground transformation, aiming for a more inclusive, nature-rich space for local children.
Low-income households can apply for emergency payments of up to £200 via the Household Support Fund. Apply now to your local council for help with food and energy bills.
Low-income households can apply for emergency cost-of-living payments from councils. Grants of up to £200 can help with food and energy bills. Apply now for pre-Christmas support.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has launched a second attempt to build a convenience store on the car park of the Farmer John's pub in Streetly, after a previous application was refused. Read the latest on this local planning battle.