UK’s Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co Ends Nearly 20-Year Journey Tuesday, March 10, 2026 chocolate confectionery ukbusiness closure innovation gourmetchocolatepizzaco nottinghamshire smallbusiness retail bankruptcy The Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co, a cherished UK chocolate brand known for its distinctive chocolate “pizzas,” has officially ceased trading after almost two decades in business. Based in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, the company … Read More
O2 Issues Warning After Customer Receives £42,000 Data Roaming Bill Monday, February 23, 2026 o2 roaming billing datacharges currys customerservice financialombudsman telecom smallbusiness contractdispute Andrew Alty, a small business owner, was shocked to receive a staggering £42,000 bill from O2 for data roaming charges incurred during a holiday to Morocco. Initially, he received a £22,000 bill while still abroad and, upon … Read More
‘Britain’s Favourite Market’ Organizer to Launch New Erdington Community Market in Birmingham Sunday, February 8, 2026 erdington birmingham community market traders highstreet smallbusiness events localeconomy support Erdington Business Improvement District (BID) is spearheading the launch of a fresh community market in Birmingham’s Erdington High Street, with hopes it will become a beloved fixture in the city’s event calendar. The … Read More
Inside Harborne’s Thriving Indie Coffee Scene: Why Paul at No 41 Stands Out Saturday, February 7, 2026 harborne coffee independent café community service hospitality smallbusiness local connections Strolling down Harborne High Street in 2026 feels a bit like a scene from Scooby Doo — your feet keep moving while charity shop, cafe, charity shop, cafe form the ever-rotating backdrop. Among these familiar rhythms, the … Read More
Thousands of UK Companies Face Collapse as HMRC Demands Overdue Taxes - Full Regional Breakdown Friday, January 30, 2026 hmrc tax ukbusinesses financialdistress zombiecompanies economy corporatetax smallbusiness debt crisis Thousands of UK companies are at risk of collapse as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) intensifies efforts to collect £27 billion in overdue taxes. A recent report from Begbies Traynor reveals that 68,000 companies are … Read More
'Struggling' bar owner near Birmingham closes 'dream' after only a year Sunday, December 7, 2025 birmingham bar closure countrymusic lastchancesaloon midlands americanstyle hospitality smallbusiness entrepreneurship After just one year, the Last Chance Saloon, an American-style cowboy bar on Bromsgrove High Street near Birmingham, has closed its doors. Owner Lee Rushton launched the bar on October 12 last year with the goal of bringing a … Read More