Andy Burnham, the new Labour Party Prime Minister, has unveiled a significant new policy to support pubs, clubs, and live music venues across England. Starting April next year, these establishments will benefit from a 20% …
Andy Burnham’s government has unveiled a significant boost for pubs, clubs, and music venues by introducing an additional 20% cut in business rates. This move, set to take effect in April next year, is expected to save an …
Andy Burnham, the newly elected Labour MP for Makerfield, faces growing pressure to implement a two per cent tax on all online sales to help fund a substantial 37 per cent reduction in business rates for physical stores. This …
Stirchley bids a sorrowful goodbye to Caneat, a cherished café that has profoundly influenced the local community since opening in 2017. Celebrated for its signature seven-minute eggs, banana bread, and exceptional …
Solihull Council has officially written off £560,869 in outstanding debts that were deemed unrecoverable. This significant amount includes arrears from council tax, business rates, and housing benefit overpayments accumulated …
Three Solihull charities—The Children’s Storehouse (TCS), Uthink People Developing People (UPDP), and Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens—have been denied additional discretionary business rates relief by Solihull Council. While …
Starting April 6, 2026, a series of important tax changes will come into effect for UK households, as the new tax year begins. These updates, announced by HMRC under the current Labour government, cover a wide array of areas …
Lilliput’s, a cherished independent department store in Bridport, is closing its doors after four decades of serving the community. The store, which first opened in 1984 in a Grade II listed building, will shut permanently by …
Iceland, one of the UK’s leading supermarket chains with over 900 stores, has announced further store closures across the country, leaving many shoppers disappointed. The frozen food specialist recently confirmed that its …
The Coach & Horses Inn, a historic Midland pub dating back to 1787, stands at a crossroads as its landlord warns it may close this year without urgent government intervention. Nestled on the border of Alvechurch and …
Keystone Brewery Group, the parent company behind well-known UK beer brands such as Black Sheep, Hofmeister, and Fourpure, is once again on the brink of collapse. Despite employing around 190 staff across breweries …
An iconic American fast food chain, Wendy’s, has unexpectedly closed its Maidstone branch overnight, stripping all external signage and removing the location from its website. The Week Street outlet, which opened just three …