Michael Hayman, co-founder of Seven Hills, has been unanimously elected as the new chair of the British Chambers of Commerce, succeeding Sarah Howard. He will guide the network's strategic direction for business expansion and international trade.
Make UK warns that rising oil prices above $100 and energy costs from the Middle East conflict threaten the sector's modest 2026 growth outlook of just under 1%.
The Financial Conduct Authority removes the £100 contactless limit, allowing customers to set their own spending caps or opt out entirely. Experts warn about budgeting implications.
The Spanish meteorological agency AEMET has activated yellow and orange weather warnings for strong winds and rough seas across six areas of Majorca and Menorca, impacting UK tourists.
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Virgin Holidays faces backlash after advising stranded UK tourists to pay for hotels themselves following flight cancellations due to the Iran war, with the company later apologizing for miscommunication.
Menorca has activated an emergency plan due to a rare red 'extraordinary danger' weather alert, with winds up to 140km/h and waves reaching 14m posing risks to residents and tourists.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms £3,000 payments to businesses hiring young people on Universal Credit, addressing a 70% rise in health-related joblessness among 16-24 year olds.
Santander has raised mortgage rates by up to 0.35%, affecting first-time buyers and remortgagers in Birmingham. Brokers warn of a return to 2022-like market conditions.
The UK Foreign Office has placed 14 countries on its 'do not travel' list, urging British nationals to avoid or leave these high-risk destinations immediately due to security threats.
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The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, advising against non-essential travel and pausing its flight registration scheme as regional tensions escalate.
The India North England Opportunity Summit will celebrate growing business ties and mark a year since the Indian consulate opened in Manchester, urging exporters to seize opportunities under a new trade agreement.
Giffgaff offers Apple's iPhone 17e for £26.64 monthly with 75GB data, beating Sky and Vodafone's prices. The deal includes triple data and works out to roughly 86p per day.
Alton Towers Resort launches Easter breaks from £60 per person, featuring new Bluey the Ride and Hey Duggee hotel rooms. The theme park offers family adventures with CBeebies Land and thrilling coasters like Wicker Man.
Home Bargains offers an eight-piece REN Clean Skincare Gift Set for £39.99, saving £160, exclusively online. The bundle includes serums, creams, and accessories for a full routine.
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The Financial Conduct Authority will unveil its final rules for a major car finance redress scheme in late March, potentially paying out £8.2 billion to millions of drivers.
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced a major change to contactless payment rules, allowing banks to set their own transaction limits from March 19.
D'Ambrosi Fine Foods in Stow-on-the-Wold is flourishing by stocking American products like Hershey's bars and Goldfish crackers for wealthy US expats and celebrities relocating to the Cotswolds region.
The Foreign Office has updated travel advice for Iraq, warning UK tourists to prepare contingency plans amid security threats including drone attacks and anti-Western sentiment.
Majorca has been struck by its heaviest snowfall of the winter, a rare event for March. Snow fell from 800 meters upwards, with further snowfall not ruled out for Sunday, according to Spain's AEMET weather agency.
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Chester Zoo is spearheading a campaign to change how weather forecasts are displayed on mobile apps, warning that misleading rain icons cost UK attractions millions in lost revenue.
Asda, Argos, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Tesco, and Farmfoods are recalling products due to allergy risks and fire hazards. Trading Standards and the Food Standards Agency have issued warnings.
UK tourists visiting Spain's Costa del Sol are warned as three popular resorts face severe beach erosion, with experts proposing controversial retreat measures.
UK tourists and expats in Tenerife and Lanzarote are being told to prepare for a rare sequence of three solar eclipses visible from the Canary Islands between 2026 and 2028.
UK tourists face holiday disruptions as the Canary Islands experience record-breaking winter storms linked to climate change, with rainfall far exceeding normal levels.
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More than 4,000 British travellers have been flagged for overstaying in Spain under the new EES biometric tracking system, with experts warning about common misconceptions of the 90/180-day rule.
Spanish restaurants are implementing strict measures like bank guarantees and card prepayments to combat no-show bookings from UK tourists, which have caused significant financial losses in the hospitality sector.
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has highlighted critical inheritance tax rules for family gifts, including the £3,000 annual allowance and seven-year exemption period, urging proper documentation.
From April 6, 2026, paternity leave in the UK will be a day one right for all workers, removing the 26-week eligibility rule under new Labour government laws.
IKEA releases a limited-edition light orange MALM chest of drawers priced at £99, with shoppers praising its trendy color and sturdy design in five-star reviews.
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Santander UK warns customers about scammers mimicking airlines like Emirates and Etihad on social media, exploiting travel disruption from the Middle East conflict to steal money through fake refund schemes.
