Merseyside buses return to public control after 40 years
The first publicly controlled buses in 40 years have hit Merseyside roads, with the Liverpool City Region taking control of routes, fares and standards.
Category : Business
Strip club boss could take over Six by Nico site in Liverpool
The operator of Erotica strip club could take over the former Six by Nico site on North John Street after plans were lodged to amend the premises licence.
Real-Life Barbie House With Pink Décor Listed for £725k
A five-bedroom home in Sandhurst, Berkshire, with almost entirely pink décor throughout has been listed for sale at £725,000. Only two rooms escaped the pink treatment.
Barclays, Santander, TSB and others hike mortgage rates
Barclays, Santander, TSB, Skipton and Nottingham Building Society announced mortgage rate hikes on Monday, with many increases around 0.15%, as brokers urge borrowers to act now.
New Look's £60 autumn boots slashed to £18 in sale
New Look has reduced its £60 'comfy' black autumn boots to £18 in a sale. The chunky boots feature a round toe, block heel and pull-on tab.
Iceland 10p frozen deal: days left to redeem offer
Iceland has sent selected customers a code to buy 10 frozen items for 10p each. The offer ends September 10, with a £30 minimum spend required.
Property Lawyer: Ask This Question at Every House Viewing
Property solicitor Jennifer Steel reveals the one question buyers must ask at every viewing — and the parking issue they should never ignore before purchasing a home.
Welsh seaside town bucks high street decline with thriving shops
Prestatyn, a Welsh seaside town, thrives with a low shop vacancy rate and steady footfall, bucking the UK high street decline, thanks to community support and independent businesses.
B&M's £20 heated lunch box 'perfect for school, office or outdoors'
B&M has launched the Heat and Eat 1L Heated Lunch Box for £20 in UK stores. It keeps food warm for up to two hours unplugged and comes with AC/DC power cords.
Britney Spears perfume cut to £12.99 at Home Bargains
Britney Spears Hidden Fantasy Eau De Parfum is now £12.99 at Home Bargains, around 66% off the usual £40 price for a 100ml bottle.
Social Security Scotland unable to recover some DWP benefit debts
Social Security Scotland cannot recover historic benefit debts because the DWP has not transferred the necessary data after an agency agreement ended on March 31.
BCC calls for triple lock replacement to fund youth job cuts
The British Chambers of Commerce calls for the pensions triple lock to be replaced with inflation-only increases, a move that could save the Treasury £3.3billion over two years and fund employer National Insurance cuts for under-25s.
North East firms to get £5m-£15m from new £150m fund
Chancellor John Healey will unveil a £150m British Business Bank fund offering £5m-£15m investments to fast-growing North East firms, aiming to boost innovation and growth.
Galaxy S26 deal: free Watch8 and double data ends Tuesday
Samsung Galaxy S26 buyers at Mobiles.co.uk can claim a free Galaxy Watch8 and double data until September 8, undercutting Samsung's own price.
JLR set to reveal thousands of job losses amid £1.7bn cost-cutting overhaul
Jaguar Land Rover is expected to announce thousands of job cuts as part of a voluntary redundancy programme to help save £1.7 billion over the next two years.
Woman's £170 airport fine after five-minute drop-off
Josie Eccles faced a £170 debt collection bill after forgetting to pay Manchester Airport's £5 drop-off fee, saying she never received the original fine notice.
UK house prices fall annually for first time since 2023
The average UK house price fell 0.4% annually in August, the first year-on-year drop since November 2023, according to Lloyds.
Aldi to open four new UK stores in September
Aldi will open four new UK stores in September, creating up to 120 jobs, with sites in Balsall Common, Telford, Rayleigh and Hoxton.
Le Parc du Petit Prince: A cheaper alternative to Disneyland Paris
Le Parc du Petit Prince in Alsace, France, is a cheaper, charming theme park for under-11s, with short queues and a mini farm.
New landlord at Old Boat House pub in Astley village
The Old Boat House in Astley, Wigan, has a new landlord, Chris Hughes, who plans to build on its five-decade popularity with community events and great food.
£32 Dunelm Rug 'Looks Like New' After Wash, Ideal for Kitchens
Dunelm's £32 Marvel Printed Arts and Crafts Floral Washable Runner earns 4.8-star rating for its stylish print, easy machine-washing, and non-slip backing.
Crisis warning as over-50s struggle to find work
More than one in five people aged 50 to state pension age are not in education, employment, training or retirement, the Centre for Ageing Better warns.
Liverpool City Region public notices: parking, roadworks, licensing
Councils across the Liverpool City Region issue public notices on planning, roadworks, and licensing. Recent orders cover Mann Island parking, Speke Hall Road U-turns, Heswall and Wallasey closures, and goods vehicle licences.
Claudia Winkleman's Traitors Red Gloves Under £30 on Amazon
Claudia Winkleman's signature red fingerless gloves from Celebrity Traitors cost £29.99 on Amazon, with shoppers praising their quality and fit.
LEGO Duplo up to 25% off at Very in pre-Black Friday sale
Very has cut prices by up to 25% on LEGO Duplo toddler sets featuring Bluey, Peppa Pig, Disney and Marvel characters. The pre-Black Friday sale ends on September 16.
Roman £29 shacket 'perfect for autumn' fans race to buy
Roman's Faux Suede Cut Out Shacket costs £38, but new customers can get it for £28.50 with code AFRPLC25Q226. Available in sizes 10-20 in light pink, stone or khaki.
Ukraine seeks to seize water firm owned by billionaire family
Ukraine is seeking to seize a water company jointly owned by the Patarkatsishvili family and a Russian oligarch, amid legal and bureaucratic obstacles.
Genk boss vows to protect £30m Liverpool signing Brughmans
Genk head coach Jess Thorup has vowed to protect new Liverpool goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, admitting the "spotlight is on" the teenager because of the £30m fee.
Liverpool: Ward eyed as sporting director, Gakpo set for new role
Liverpool won 2-0 at Ipswich for their first Premier League win, with Isak scoring twice. Julian Ward is among candidates to replace Richard Hughes as sporting director, and Jason McAteer sees a key role for Cody Gakpo.
Brewers Fayre closes all 89 UK restaurants today
All 89 Brewers Fayre restaurants shut today, September 7, as Whitbread winds down the chain. Beefeater's 106 sites close September 10, with about 30,000 staff affected.
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