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Primark increases minimum hourly wage for UK staff
Primark has raised its minimum hourly pay to £13 for shop floor staff across England, Scotland, and Wales, with workers in London receiving…
Sittingbourne fish and chip shop celebrates 30th anniversary
While many fish and chip shops across the UK are closing, Marino Fish Bar in Sittingbourne is celebrating three decades of success. Run by …
Lidl releases limited edition England football jersey for £19.66
Lidl has launched a special-edition football jersey designed with liquid-resistant technology to help fans celebrate the tournament. All pr…
Durham mother builds successful sustainable fashion brand
After her daughter was born prematurely, Michelle Kearney launched a sustainable clothing brand from her home in Durham. Her business, Frey…
Morrisons accepts NHS Healthy Start cards in stores
Morrisons has confirmed that its stores now accept the NHS Healthy Start prepaid card to help families purchase essential items. Eligible p…
Bristol business Blinds By Mark achieves Which? Trusted Trader status
Local company Blinds By Mark has been awarded the prestigious Which? Trusted Trader accreditation. This milestone comes alongside the busin…
Cornish Lithium completes lagoon installation for geothermal testing
Cornish Lithium has reached a new milestone in its geothermal exploration project near Truro after installing a specialist water storage la…
Aldi announces £5 billion investment in British farming
Aldi has committed £5 billion to long-term agreements with British farmers across the meat, egg, and produce sectors. The supermarket is al…
London regains position as Europe's leading tech hub
New data from Dealroom shows that London has reclaimed its status as the top destination for tech investment in Europe, overtaking Paris. T…
South Western Railway increases passenger capacity one year after entering public ownership
South Western Railway has boosted capacity and comfort on key commuter routes following its first year under public ownership. The introduc…
HS2 awards £856m contract for new Birmingham train depot and control centre
A new high-speed rail depot and control centre is set to be built in Washwood Heath, transforming a disused site into a major logistics hub…
British Army awards contract to UK startup for uncrewed ground vehicles
The British Army has awarded a contract to Windsor-based XRC Robotics to supply their modular RHINO platform. This versatile vehicle can be…