Bistro Live Restaurant Chain Closes After Administration Rescue
Bistro Live restaurant chain has permanently closed all three sites in Nottingham, Leicester and Milton Keynes, just months after being saved from administration in 2025.
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Coleen Rooney Increases Stake in Applied Nutrition
Liverpool-based wellness firm Applied Nutrition sees Coleen Rooney substantially increase her investment as the company expands its appeal to working mothers and broader demographics.
HMRC £200 Fines for Quarterly Tax Returns
HM Revenue & Customs will impose £200 penalties on taxpayers who miss quarterly filing deadlines under new Making Tax Digital rules starting April 6.
John Lewis & Benugo Transform UK Store Restaurants
John Lewis announces partnership with award-winning café brand Benugo to revamp 32 in-store restaurants across the UK, promising enhanced food quality and customer service.
New UK Vaping Duty Mandatory from 2027
HMRC announces mandatory Vaping Products Duty from October 2026 and duty stamps from April 2027, urging businesses to prepare now for registration starting April 2026.
State Pension Age Rising to 67 from April 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms the state pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between April 2026 and March 2028, affecting those born after April 1960.
Farmer Wins Appeal Against £43k HMRC Penalty
A tribunal has overturned a £43,000 fine after ruling HMRC 'hid' VAT rule changes in specialist documents, setting a precedent for ordinary taxpayers.
Nationwide Cuts Savings Interest Rates
Nationwide Building Society has reduced interest rates across 37 savings accounts, impacting millions of customers. Financial experts advise switching to better deals.
Dunelm's New Embroidered Bedding Colours from £12
Dunelm has expanded its popular Bria Embroidered Scallop bedding set with three new colours, offering soft microfibre fabric at affordable prices starting from just £12.
Jackery 1000 V2 Drops Below £400 in Amazon Deal
Jackery's Explorer 1000 V2 portable power station has seen a major price reduction, now available for under £400 in a limited-time Amazon offer until February 18.
Sabrina Carpenter Perfume Set Now £26 for Valentine's
Sabrina Carpenter's Sweet Tooth Eau de Parfum Gift Set, worth £55, has been reduced to £26.24 at LookFantastic. The set includes multiple fragrance items and has received glowing five-star reviews from shoppers who praise its luxurious appearance and scen
Shrewsbury's Independent Shops Outnumber Birmingham's
Shrewsbury, a historic West Midlands market town, boasts more independent shops than Birmingham, featuring award-winning high streets, medieval lanes, and a vibrant food festival.
M&S Suedette Jacket Sells Fast - Shoppers Love 'Classic Style'
Marks & Spencer's £46 Suedette Harrington Jacket is selling rapidly with shoppers praising its timeless design and quality. Available in two colours with perfect five-star reviews.
McVitie's & PG Tips Launch Limited-Time Biscuit Promotion
McVitie's announces a special partnership with PG Tips tea, promoting biscuit and tea pairings in UK supermarkets from February to mid-April 2026.
M&S Rechargeable Table Lamp Back in Stock
The popular Joshua Ceramic Striped Rechargeable Table Lamp from Marks & Spencer has returned to stock in green and navy. Priced at £49.50, it features three brightness settings and cord-free convenience.
Dusk's Luxury Quilted Throw Now £20 in Sale
Shoppers are racing to buy Dusk's Vienna Quilted Satin Throw, reduced to £20, with many praising its hotel-like aesthetic and luxurious satin finish.
GCRE Data Centre and Renewable Energy Plans Delayed
Plans to secure a major data centre and renewable energy investment to help fund the £400m Global Centre of Rail Excellence project in Wales have been pushed back as the search for private funding continues.
IKEA Valentine's Meal Sparks 'Divorce' Jokes
IKEA is offering a three-course Valentine's dinner at its Wembley and Bristol stores, with prices from £14.40, prompting humorous customer responses about relationship tests.
Blackpole Inn's £349k Grandstand Sports Pub Transformation
The Blackpole Inn in Worcester is closing for a £349,200 refurbishment, reopening as a Grandstand sports pub with big screens, new menus, and community sports memorabilia.
West Midlands Pub's £339k Grandstand Transformation
The One Man & His Dog pub in Bloxwich closes for a £339,200 refurbishment, reopening as a Grandstand sports venue with big screens, new menus, and community memorabilia.
Standard Chartered CFO Exits, Shares Fall
Standard Chartered shares fell nearly 5% after CFO Diego De Giorgi left for Apollo. He was seen as a potential successor to CEO Bill Winters and led key transformation efforts.
Barclays Profits Rise 13%, Unveils £15bn Returns
Barclays reports a 13% surge in pre-tax profit to £9.1bn, exceeding expectations, and unveils plans to return £15bn to shareholders through dividends and buybacks by 2028.
Nationwide First UK Bank for Digital Mortgage Signatures
Nationwide Building Society becomes the first UK lender to implement Qualified Electronic Signatures for mortgage deeds, phasing out witnessed signatures to accelerate homebuying.
AstraZeneca Profits Jump 40% on Cancer Drug Sales
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca reports 40% profit surge to $12.4bn for 2025, driven by strong cancer treatment demand and strategic expansion into weight-loss therapies.
UK Disney Travel Agency Collapses, All Holidays Fulfilled
Simply Florida Travel Ltd, a major UK-based travel agency specialising in Disneyland and Florida holidays, has ceased trading and entered administration, with all customer bookings already completed.
Barclays Triples Car Finance Compensation Fund
Barclays has allocated an extra £235 million for motor finance mis-selling compensation, tripling its fund as Santander also increases provisions amid profit rises.
Birmingham Restaurant Wins First Michelin Star
The Wilderness in Birmingham has earned its first Michelin Star in the 2026 guide, praised for its original rock-and-roll fine dining experience and confident culinary refinement.
Admiral Backs HSBC Fund for UK Mid-Market Firms
Motor insurance group Admiral invests in HSBC's UK Direct Lending Fund, supporting mid-market companies like Impact Food Group and TXO to expand operations and drive economic growth.
Burger King Closes Only Great Yarmouth Branch
Burger King is closing its only outlet in Great Yarmouth town centre this month, following another recent closure in Birmingham, impacting local access and staff.
Birmingham Bin Strike Extended to September
Birmingham bin workers have voted to extend their strike until at least September 2026, protesting pay cuts of up to £8,000 and poor working conditions imposed by the council.
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