Council Selling Five Land Sites at Auction
Birmingham City Council is auctioning five parcels of land in Kings Heath, Sheldon, Alum Rock, Handsworth, and Sutton Coldfield on May 14, 2026.
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First Direct £175 Bonus for New Current Account Customers
First Direct is offering a £175 welcome bonus to new customers who switch to their 1st Account, meet deposit and debit card requirements, and log on to digital banking.
Birmingham Fly-Tipper Fined £1,560 for Rubbish Dumping
Nelu Marius Putulan was fined £1,560 for dumping three bags of waste on a Birmingham street during a bin strike, initially blaming another person.
Drug Mule Mother Spared Jail for £750k Cannabis Smuggle
Siobhan Osoem-Tulloch, 26, caught with 26kg cannabis at Birmingham Airport after Thailand trip, received a suspended sentence. She is pregnant and caring for one child.
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1 Million Miss Out on £473 Average HMRC Tax Refund
HMRC reveals almost 1 million people failed to claim tax refunds averaging £473. Learn how to check and claim your money via the HMRC app or online.
KCOM Hull Losses Widen to £31.2m, Profit Outlook Brightens
KCOM's pre-tax loss grew to £31.2m in 2025, but cost-cutting and asset sales boosted operating profit. Bosses say the firm is now in a stronger position with rising profits.
Moxy Marriott Hotel Planned for £25m Hull Development
Revised plans for a £25m Moxy Marriott hotel in Hull city centre have been submitted. The seven-storey, 122-bedroom hotel will be built near the restored Castle Buildings and Earl de Grey pub.
Antler Suitcase Deal: Save Nearly £50 on Amazon
Upgrade your luggage with an Antler hard shell suitcase, now 20% off on Amazon. Save nearly £50 on the large size, featuring TSA lock and smooth wheels.
Awen Oncology Gets Seven-Figure Funding Boost
Awen Oncology, a spinout from Bangor and Cardiff universities, secures seven-figure funding led by Dr Urs Spitz to advance cancer therapeutics and create high-value jobs in Wales.
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Cavern Walks Hilton Hotel Plans Replaced by Apartments
Original plans for a Beatles-themed Hilton hotel in Liverpool's Mathew Street have been abandoned. New proposals seek to convert the Cavern Walks site into 85 serviced apartments with a gym and spa.
Salboy launches Hidden aparthotel brand in Cornwall
Developer Salboy enters hospitality with Hidden aparthotel brand, opening first site in St Ives, Cornwall in May 2026, with plans for national rollout.
350 Homes and Retail Space Planned Near Walmersley
Developers propose 350 homes, retail, and employment space on green fields near Walmersley, Bury. 40% affordable housing and a mobility hub are included.
Cramlington AAF revenue drops as it shifts focus to profitability
Cramlington-based air filter maker AAF reports revenue fall from £34.5m to £21.7m, but profit margins rise as it targets more profitable aftermarket sales amid global economic challenges.
Harvester shuts down Leicester branch after 15 years
Harvester has closed its Meridian Park branch in Leicester as part of a review. The nearest alternatives are in Loughborough, Nuneaton, and Rugby.
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Ninja 15-in-1 Multi Cooker Drops by Over £100 on Amazon
The Ninja OL750UK multi cooker with 15 functions, including air frying and slow cooking, is now £206.99 on Amazon, saving 35% off the £319.99 RRP.
Jet2 Rules Out Surcharges on Booked Flights and Holidays
Jet2 has assured customers it will not introduce surcharges on any booked flights or holidays, locking in the price at booking despite the jet fuel crisis.
Autonomous vehicle project at Port of Tyne boosts tech leadership
A project using autonomous vehicles at the Port of Tyne has been hailed as a major milestone, demonstrating the safe and reliable use of self-driving tractors in a busy quayside environment.
Pensioners Miss £575 Triple Lock Boost
Despite the April 2026 State Pension triple lock increase of up to £575, experts warn that millions of pensioners will not receive the full amount due to pension type and NI record gaps.
Birmingham man in £41m cigarette smuggling gang
Ptzewan Majeed, 44, from Birmingham, was a driver for a gang that smuggled 150 million cigarettes, evading £41m tax. He received a suspended sentence.
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Santander to Close 13 UK Branches Next Week, 291 Jobs at Risk
Santander has confirmed the closure of 13 more UK bank branches next week, putting around 291 jobs at risk as the bank shifts focus to digital banking.
NatWest warns of uncertainty amid Middle East conflict
NatWest has warned customers of increased uncertainty due to global factors, including the Middle East conflict, despite UK business growth in early 2026.
Octopus Energy Reaches 8 Million UK Customers
Octopus Energy surpasses 8 million UK customers, leading in low-carbon tech with 103% heat pump and 78% solar sales surge. Trust ratings top rivals.
Birmingham man sentenced in £41m cigarette smuggling gang
A Birmingham man has been sentenced for his role in a gang that smuggled over 150 million cigarettes into the UK, evading more than £41 million in tax.
Valleys to Coast Plans 500 New Homes in Cardiff
Valleys to Coast Group launches Sylfaen, plans 500 homes in Cardiff. First phase of 200 homes near M4, with £50-60m investment, generating £20m income.
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Ministers Refuse to Confirm Secret Fuel Price Briefings
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will neither confirm nor deny secret briefings on fuel prices, sparking panic buying fears and comparisons to national security matters.
West Midlands man guilty in £650k fraud case
Umar Farook, 37, from Solihull, was found guilty of money laundering in a large-scale fraud that caused £650,000 losses to a business. Two others pleaded guilty earlier.
Ergo-Task Chair Reduced by £80 for Comfort
The Ergo-Task fully adjustable mesh office chair is now £250.80, down from £330. Chiropractor-approved with lumbar support, it's built for long hours.
HMRC Steps Up Property Valuation Crackdown on Households
HMRC has increased referrals to the Valuation Office Agency by 23.5% to crack down on inheritance tax evasion, focusing on property valuation discrepancies.
Westbridge Furniture collapses into administration, 300 jobs cut
Westbridge Furniture Limited, a major UK furniture brand stocked in M&S and John Lewis, has collapsed into administration with 300 job losses.
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Wolves target out-of-contract stars for Championship rebuild
Wolves are planning a busy summer with free agents like Dan Neil, Josh DaSilva, and Harry Winks on their radar as they aim for an instant Premier League return.
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