Black Friday footfall down 7.2% amid economic fears
UK high street visits fell sharply on Black Friday as cost of living pressures bite. New data and KPMG report warn weak consumer spending will curb 2026 growth. Read the full analysis.
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Cyber Monday Deal for Small Businesses
Vodafone Business launches exclusive Cyber Monday Google Pixel 10 Pro deal for small teams. Boost productivity with AI tools, lifetime warranty & superfast 5G.
London's Best Winter Walk & Top UK Pub
Discover why Brockwell Park is London's top winter walk, featuring a historic Grade II-listed pub, The Half Moon, named one of the best in the UK. Plan your perfect weekend outing.
Irish Pub Crisis: 2,100 Closures Since 2005
New academic studies reveal Ireland's iconic pubs are vanishing, threatening community cohesion. Discover why this cultural cornerstone is disappearing and what it means for Irish society.
Hospitality pleads for help as business rates soar
UK pubs and hospitality businesses face 'eye-watering' business rate hikes despite government promises, leading to viability fears. Discover the impact of the 2025 budget.
Southall fire destroys warehouse, businesses lose thousands
A major fire at a West London business park destroyed a warehouse, causing over £23,600 in losses for local traders. 150 firefighters battled the blaze.
Hospitality sector betrayed by business rates overhaul
UK hospitality faces a devastating stealth tax as a promised 5p business rates cut hides massive bill increases. Pubs and restaurants warn of closures and price hikes.
Rye: A Top Winter Day Trip from London
Discover the quaint East Sussex town of Rye, crowned one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore its cosy pubs, medieval streets, and rich history. Plan your perfect getaway now!
Budget 2025: Retailers relieved by business rates changes
UK retailers welcome permanent business rates reduction in the budget, easing fears of mass closures. Sainsbury's and Tesco see lower costs than anticipated. Read the full analysis.
Small Business Tax Squeeze in Autumn Budget
Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget delivers bitter cocktail for SMEs with dividend tax rises, frozen thresholds until 2030-31, and tighter enforcement. Discover how small businesses are affected.
Budget 2025: Business Rates Changes Explained
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces lower business rates for retail and hospitality, funded by a new levy on large properties. Discover the full impact on UK high streets.
Budget spares horse racing but grassroots sport suffers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves exempts horse racing from betting tax hikes in the Budget, a move hailed by racing chiefs. Meanwhile, grassroots sports clubs warn of closures due to business rate changes.
Budget 2025: Hospitality Industry 'Deeply Concerned'
The UK's Autumn Budget offers little relief for the struggling hospitality sector, with no VAT cuts and a business rates reduction described as 'too little, too late'. Industry leaders fear widespread closures.
Budget: Lower Business Rates for Retail & Hospitality
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces permanently lower business rates for retail and hospitality, funded by higher levies on online giants' warehouses. Will it save the high street?
UK Sport Leaders Share Budget Hopes and Fears
UK sport industry leaders reveal their Autumn Budget priorities, from major events funding to business rate relief. Discover what Chancellor Rachel Reeves must deliver.
Budget risks stifling UK sports stars, industry warns
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces warnings that business rates changes could devastate grassroots sports and limit opportunities for young athletes across the UK. Industry leaders urge relief.
Discover London's historic pubs from 1520 onwards
Explore London's oldest pubs from Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese to The Prospect of Whitby. Discover their fascinating stories, famous patrons like Charles Dickens, and centuries of history.
London Stamp Duty: Westminster Pays Most, Barking Least
HMRC data reveals a £4.55bn stamp duty bill for London, with Westminster and Kensington contributing billions. Discover which boroughs pay the most and least.
Energy price cap to rise by 0.2% this winter
Ofgem confirms a 0.2% energy price cap increase from January 1st. Discover how your electricity and gas bills will be affected and what you can do next.
Eurotunnel Legal Action Over Business Rates Surge
Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel pursues legal action against UK government over plans to triple business rates bill to £118m, threatening investment withdrawal.
Hospitality Crisis: 111,000 Jobs at Risk in UK
UK hospitality leaders issue urgent plea for government support ahead of crucial Budget, warning of mass closures and job losses without immediate action on business rates and VAT.
Ex-couple build six-figure business after divorce
Beccy Dickinson and her ex-husband built a six-figure business together after their marriage ended. Discover how they transformed their professional relationship while working with Google and Netflix.
UK businesses miss out on £9bn in bank interest
Traditional banks short-change UK SMEs on savings rates, costing small firms billions annually. Allica Bank offers solution with 4.08% interest and cashback.
11,000 UK pubs fear closure ahead of Budget
A new poll reveals nearly 11,000 UK pubs fear closure within a year as publicans plead for VAT cuts and support in the upcoming Budget. Will the Chancellor act?
B&Q Boss Urges Reeves to Boost Business Confidence
B&Q CEO Graham Bell calls for no more tax surprises and business rates reform ahead of Autumn Budget. Retail leader warns crumbling growth needs foundation fix. Read the exclusive interview.
Garden coffee hut now makes £500,000 a year
London couple Shai and Maya turned their garden coffee cabin into a £500,000-a-year B Corp certified business, Mont58 Coffee. Discover their inspiring journey from corporate life to coffee connoisseurs.
UK Business Inflation Worries Hit Two-Year Peak
British companies are grappling with the highest inflation concerns since 2022 despite the Bank of England maintaining current interest rates, new research reveals.
UK Businesses Accelerate Layoffs Amid AI Surge
British companies are rapidly increasing layoffs as artificial intelligence adoption surges and economic uncertainty grows, with London firms leading the trend.
Bank of England Holds Rates: Silver Linings Revealed
The Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates at 4% brings surprising silver linings for homeowners, businesses and the UK economy. Discover why stability might be the new growth.
Brighton Pier For Sale Amid Tax Hike Pressures
The iconic Brighton Palace Pier faces an uncertain future as rising business rates and economic pressures prompt owners to seek new investment, sparking concerns about this beloved seaside treasure.
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