Wednesday, January 14, 2026 tgifridays uk restaurants hospitality administration closures restructuring jobs turnaround prepack

TGI Fridays, a well-known family-favourite restaurant chain in the UK, has abruptly closed 16 of its locations as part of a pre-pack administration deal, although 33 branches and 1,384 jobs have been retained. This major … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 chicken soup supermarket comparison food taste test freshness ingredients brands

When it comes to convenient comfort food, fresh chicken soup is a popular choice. To find out which supermarket offers the best quality and flavor, we purchased fresh chicken soups from six major UK supermarkets: Tesco, … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 sandwell council housing tipton construction budget overspend regulations inflation environment

A recent housing development project by Sandwell Council in Tipton has exceeded its original budget by nearly £1 million. The project, which delivered 18 new flats and bungalows on Beever Road off Toll End Road, was completed … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 pip dwp disability benefits delays poverty claimants welfare reform debt

Many claimants of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit intended to help disabled individuals with the extra costs of daily living and mobility, are facing delays of over a year to receive their payments from the … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 pip dwp benefit claimants disability statistics reassessment awards successrate personalindependencepayment

The success rate for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims, a key benefit administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has fallen sharply, raising concerns among claimants. According to the latest … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 dwp costofliving crisisfund localauthorities financialsupport poverty housingcosts emergencyaid cashsupport financialresilience

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced two new payments aimed at alleviating the Cost of Living crisis in 2026, extending support beyond traditional benefit claimants. Launching in April, the Labour … Read More