SaleCycle buys French tech firm Beyable in European push
Tyneside's SaleCycle acquires Paris-based Beyable, creating a major European ecommerce conversion platform serving over 300 brands. The deal aims to tackle rising marketing costs.
Tyneside's SaleCycle acquires Paris-based Beyable, creating a major European ecommerce conversion platform serving over 300 brands. The deal aims to tackle rising marketing costs.
Insurance specialist Pro Global is expanding its Liverpool presence, taking nearly 5,000 sq ft in the iconic Royal Liver Building to support growth in consultancy, claims, and legal services.
Poundland confirms nine new store closures across England, part of a major restructuring that has seen over 100 shops shut since June 2025. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Lidl launches new supermarkets in Burntwood and Brough this January, with 19 more planned nationwide. Discover launch day offers and a £43m store upgrade plan.
The Gym Group announces a major expansion, planning 75 new UK sites over three years, driven by strong revenue and membership growth. Discover the fitness chain's strategy.
Salford Council and TfGM propose Metrolink expansion and bus upgrades to cut journey times and improve reliability. Public consultation on the £1.8m scheme begins soon.
Pawnbroker and retailer Ramsdens reports record revenue of £116.8m and a 43% jump in pre-tax profit. CEO Peter Kenyon announces plans for up to 12 new stores in the UK. Read the full financial results.
Discount supermarket Lidl is opening 19 new stores across the UK in the next eight weeks, including in Birmingham and Burntwood, creating up to 640 jobs. The expansion follows a strong Christmas period.
Warhammer maker Games Workshop reports stellar half-year results with profits up 11.3% to £140m. The FTSE 100 firm announces a new Nottingham site and dividend hike. Read the full analysis.
Plans for a new Urgent Treatment Centre at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield have been confirmed to tackle 'inadequate' facilities, but local councillors raise significant parking concerns.
Marks & Spencer reveals a major new flagship store in Bath, opening February 4 with a market-style kitchen, beauty hall, and fashion collections. Discover the latest in the retailer's high street expansion.
Poundland confirms seven UK store closures in February 2026, with clearance sales offering up to 40% off. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Lidl announces a £40 million investment to open 19 new stores across Great Britain, including three in the West Midlands, and refurbish over 70 existing locations. Discover the new sites.
Pub giant Wetherspoons is launching its first international venue at Alicante Airport in Spain next month. The move marks the start of a major overseas expansion for the UK chain.
Scottish engineering consultancy Harley Haddow, known for BAFTA and Arsenal projects, expands to Bristol. New office led by Scott Murray to drive sustainable engineering in the South West.
Lidl announces a major expansion, opening 19 new stores in the next two months. Find out if one is coming to your area and what £43m in upgrades means for shoppers.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water formally objects to a major expansion of Leominster, citing insufficient sewage and water capacity. Read the full details and implications for the Midlands town.
Discount retail giant Home Bargains has announced the exact sites for 18 new stores across the UK, with ambitions to grow its estate to 1,000 shops. Read the full list of locations here.
The long-vacant Beales department store in Lowestoft is on the market for £895,000, years after closure and a council flats plan stalled. Read the full story.
Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors opens a new central Liverpool hub at 20 Chapel Street, marking a major growth step and praising the city's legal sector. Discover the firm's expansion plans.
Marks & Spencer plans to accelerate a major store overhaul, expanding food ranges and space while clothing takes a backseat, following a record Christmas for food sales. Discover the retail giant's new strategy.
Phoenix FM unveils its packed 2026 schedule with author Dan Pierce, music interviews, and expanded DAB radio coverage reaching London. Tune in for local conversation.
Waitrose announces 550 new jobs at a sustainable Bristol distribution hub, boosting local employment and supporting regional expansion. Discover the details of this major investment.
Global insurer AND-E is creating 50 new jobs at its North East base in Quorum Business Park, as it brings fleet claims handling in-house. The expansion will see its Newcastle claims centre double in size.
FBC Manby Bowdler, part of Adeptio Law Group, nearly triples its Birmingham legal team with five new partners from Top 200 firms, marking a major recruitment drive. Discover the ambitious expansion plans.
Amore Pizzeria in Moseley, hailed as Birmingham's best, shuts temporarily for a major refurbishment. The popular BYOB spot promises new cocktails, breakfast, and Neapolitan dishes.
Heads of the Valleys Training opens a second site in Crumlin, backed by a £70,000 micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales, to meet rising demand for industrial and safety courses.
Birmingham City Council greenlights huge plans for Villa Park, Edgbaston Stadium, Botanical Gardens, and the Jewellery Quarter, securing their future and boosting the city's economy. Discover the details.
Burger King confirms a major UK expansion, targeting high streets and retail parks with 30 new restaurants by 2026. The move will create hundreds of jobs and modernise the dining experience. Discover the full story.
Aldi announces festive opening hours, shutting all 1,000+ UK supermarkets on January 1st. Plan your shop as times fluctuate. Details on new store openings inside.