Andy Burnham Urged to Implement Three Key Business Rule Changes on Day One as Prime Minister Tuesday, July 14, 2026 andyburnham business energycosts electricity economicgrowth electrification cbi energyuk renewableenergy competitiveness Andy Burnham, the Labour MP for Makerfield, has been urged to take swift action on his first day as Prime Minister by making three crucial changes to support businesses. Central to these demands is a sharp reduction in … Read More
Sir Keir Starmer Announces New E-Gate Access for UK Tourists in Switzerland Following Trade Deal Tuesday, July 14, 2026 trade uk switzerland e-gates tourism business starmer roaming agreement exports UK tourists traveling to Switzerland will soon benefit from faster passport checks thanks to the introduction of e-gates, following a significant £5.2 billion trade deal championed by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. This … Read More
Shirley Games Venue Owner Responds to Traders' Concerns Over Anti-Social Behaviour Sunday, July 5, 2026 shirley parkgate entertainment venue antisocial traders community youth business safety The owner of a recently opened games venue in Shirley has come forward to defend his plans amid worries expressed by local traders. Business owners at Parkgate Shopping Centre have voiced concerns that the venue might attract … Read More
Thousands of Fish & Chip Shops Face Closure Amid Rising £11 Average Cost Monday, June 29, 2026 fish chips inflation chippies business hospitality cod haddock hoki retail The beloved British staple, fish and chips, is facing a crisis as the average price of a fish supper has surged from £6.48 in 2019 to £11.17 today, according to the Office for National Statistics. This sharp rise has left … Read More
We Want to Keep Our Skilled Workforce in Sandwell, but New Homes Plan Threatens Our Business Friday, June 19, 2026 glazing sandwell cradleyheath housing manufacturing business workforce development planning economy A 30-year-old glazing company in Cradley Heath fears it could be forced to close due to plans to build nearly 100 new homes on its current site. The former F. & L. Smout & Sons site on Woods Lane is set to be … Read More
Birmingham’s The Gunmakers Arms Closes Permanently Six Months After Reopening Tuesday, June 9, 2026 birmingham pub closure hospitality mentalhealth independent pubs business art community The Gunmakers Arms, a historic pub located in Birmingham city centre, has permanently closed its doors just six months after reopening, ending hopes that the venue would thrive again. The pub, known for its rich 200-year … Read More