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New quarterly data from V12 Retail Finance shows that UK consumers continued to turn to point-of-sale finance for high-value purchases in the third quarter of 2026.

Fire services don’t have the basic equipment, training or resources they need to cope with soaring wildfire numbers, according to FOI requests submitted by the Country Land and Business Association. The CLA approached 47 fire services in England and Wales. In total, 29 responded. The findings show: Basic kit missing: Over half (12/22) fire services have no wildfire PPE and a third of stations have zero drones, despite how critical they are in allowing crews to safely track, m

Tims has gained a five-strong listing in selected Tesco stores nationwide and is available now.

Stafford-based commercial catering equipment specialists Barcare Supreme have become the first UK distributor for the Nordik DriPod glass dryer range.

Almost nine in 10 (88%) UK charity leaders are concerned about the financial impact of potential tax rises or benefit cuts in the autumn Budget, according to research from Rathbones.

Leading accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael's partnership with the ICAS Foundation is helping talented young people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds into the profession, with four Foundation students set to return to the firm as graduate trainees.

UK manufacturers remain confident about their future prospects, despite rising energy costs and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

With university fees of £9,790 per year in the UK and average monthly living costs whilst studying hitting £1,142 per month, Lamont Pridmore is calling on parents of future students to plan for these costs in advance.

More than six in ten millionaire investors have considered leaving the UK because of concerns over taxation, new research from Wealth Club, the UK's leading non-advised investment service for high-net-worth individuals, shows.

The biggest shift in the property market is a growing number of people who could buy, deciding not to. For a hundred years, the property industry has run on one assumption: renting is a waiting room, ownership is the destination.

The Black Talent Awards (BTA) has unveiled its 2026 finalists – all 45 of them - as the national platform prepares to mark its fifth anniversary of recognising Black professional achievement, leadership, entrepreneurship and impact across the UK.

Expanding car parks operator Apex Parking has doubled the size of its portfolio by acquiring 10 new properties.

Leading independent UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has appointed four senior leaders, including its first Chief Technology Officer and a new Audit Partner, as it strengthens its team across the UK.

Parents are increasingly discussing problems paying fees with independent schools as they look for ways to keep children in private education, research from School Fee Plan, a leading provider of finance for school fees, shows.

More than half of UK professionals (53%) are planning to look for a new job before the end of the year, according to new research from global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half.

Swansway Motor Group announce a significant investment in a major new Fleet Super Hub in Cheshire, supporting the continued growth of its rapidly expanding fleet division and increasing demand from businesses across the UK.

A new study by Markel Direct, the small business insurance specialists, has revealed the growing expectations many UK tradespeople and small business owners feel to maintain an active social media presence alongside running their business.

New research from garden building specialists Dunster House explored the booming backyard business economy, with surveying exclusively people who operate from their garden or home.

Ready for store exclusive offers, all the best decorating brands under one roof and an expert team ready to serve all your decorating needs? Well, Brewers Bury St Edmunds-West is now open! Located on Unit 2, Arras Road, Blenheim Industrial Estate, IP33 3TX, the store is accessible off the A14 and situated next to Glasswells and Screwfix. To celebrate the opening of the new store, we’re giving out free goodie bags so you can get your hands on Brewers and Albany items. There wi

The ongoing war in Iran which is pushing up the cost of borrowing for UK SMEs (small and medium enterprises) may be the final nail in the coffin for some businesses, says a sector specialist.