Ocado shares jump on robotic warehouse deal with European retailer
Ocado has agreed to build a large robotic warehouse for a European retail chain, boosting its shares by up to 10%. The automated site is due to go live in the 2028 financial year.
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Dubai firm unveils £2.5bn plan for east London waterfront
Dubai-based property giant Arada has unveiled the first phase of its £2.5bn Thameside West regeneration scheme, set to deliver 5,000 homes and a new riverfront park on a 47-acre site in Silvertown, east London.
Shopper saves £300 on dentist whitening with 32p powder
A shopper avoided paying £300 for professional teeth whitening by using MySweetSmile's dentist-approved powder, costing 32p per application and showing results in days.
FTSE 100 Rises as Healey Vows Fiscal Discipline
The FTSE 100 closed up 0.6% on Tuesday as new Chancellor John Healey promised fiscal discipline and defence stocks gained, while Iran escalated Middle East attacks.
Walsall vs Aston Villa: TV, stream, kick-off time
Aston Villa face Walsall in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday July 21 at 7.30pm. The match is not on UK TV but will stream on VillaTV with a match pass costing £5.99.
M4 Cardiff delays as miles of congestion build
Drivers near the M4 at Cardiff face long delays as heavy congestion builds on the A4232, with queues backing up towards the M4 and slowest traffic near Culverhouse Cross.
Lottery Urges Check for Nine Unclaimed Prizes
Nine National Lottery prizes remain unclaimed, including two £1M wins in Cheshire and Tameside. Players have six months to claim before funds go to community projects.
Burnham urged to restore £2 bus fare cap as mayor slams response
Andy Burnham is urged to reinstate the national £2 bus fare cap, as North East mayor Kim McGuinness criticises 'London-centric and elitist' attitudes.
FSG confirm Liverpool investment talks over minority stake
Fenway Sports Group confirmed a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia has approached them about a significant minority stake in Liverpool FC.
Man United 'preparing £51m bid for PSG star'
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a €60million (£51m) offer for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery, a target since 2023, as their third midfield signing this summer.
HMRC warns side hustlers: declare earnings over £1,000
HMRC reminds UK residents earning over £1,000 from side hustles like selling on Vinted, dog walking, or tutoring must declare income or face penalties.
River Tyne Reopens After Crane Collapse With Restrictions
The River Tyne has reopened with restrictions after a dockside crane collapsed onto a container ship, injuring one person who was taken to hospital.
Sefton Park care home site to become 36 new homes
A derelict Sefton Park care home that closed in 2021 due to financial unviability could be demolished for 36 new affordable homes.
North Tyneside to get £20m government funding
Council chiefs are set to approve £20m of government funding for Percy Main and North Shields to revitalise the communities over 10 years.
Free TV Licence: Who Qualifies for £180 Fee Waiver
Some UK households can get a free TV Licence worth £180 if aged 75+ and receiving Pension Credit. Blind viewers may get 50% off. Apply online or call 0300 790 6117.
Soaring costs and VAT threaten London's fish and chip shops
London's fish and chip shops face closure as costs soar. Mayfair Chippy co-owner warns VAT is a 'killer' and profits are squeezed despite full restaurants.
Couple shocked by 'foul' hotel room at Liverpool's White Star Line Hotel
A couple staying at Liverpool's White Star Line Hotel described stained carpets, a cracked window, and broken air conditioning during a three-night stay, leaving them 'shocked'.
North Lanarkshire jobs market shows encouraging signs
Coatbridge and Bellshill sees 75 fewer people in the claimant count compared with last year, a fall of four per cent.
Debenhams Shoppers Race for Dining Chairs at 56% Off
Debenhams offers FurnitureboxUK dining chairs at £120, reduced from £274.99, saving 56%. Chairs have a 4.9-star rating from 40 reviews.
Free Bluey Kids Bike Helmet at Argos via TopCashback
Parents can get a free Bluey kids bike helmet worth £15 through a TopCashback deal for new customers, offering extra protection for summer bike rides.
BBC beats ITV in World Cup final viewing figures again
BBC's World Cup final audience of 9.7m was four times ITV's 2.4m, matching its lead from four years ago.
30% of women 50-64 economically inactive in UK
Nearly one-third of women aged 50-64 in the UK are economically inactive, with thousands sharing similar experiences after a journalist's Instagram post sparked conversation.
Judge Halts $81bn Paramount-Warner Merger for Two Weeks
A federal judge ordered a two-week halt to the $81bn Paramount-Warner merger after 12 states sued to block the deal, citing competition concerns.
Andy Burnham's team wary of fiscal tightrope
Andy Burnham's team is keenly aware of the need for fiscal caution, avoiding market meltdown while pursuing change, with next week seen as a moment of real peril.
John Healey Named Chancellor in Surprise Burnham Pick
John Healey's appointment as chancellor blindsided Labour insiders after weeks of fierce lobbying by Ed Miliband, Shabana Mahmood, and Rachel Reeves for the role.
Australia's Nauru detention costs revealed
Australia spends over $1 billion annually on offshore detention in Nauru, according to new figures.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods
Donald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods in retaliation for Canada's response to previous US tariffs, the White House announced on Monday.
Wealth tax on UK super-rich could raise £10bn a year
A 2% minimum tax on households with over £100m in wealth could raise £10bn annually, affecting fewer than 1,000 of the richest UK households, according to academics urging Andy Burnham to adopt the measure.
British Gas Meter Mix-Up Causes Wrong Bills and Higher Tariff
A new-build homeowner in Shropshire faces wrong bills and a 19% tariff increase after British Gas mixed up meters, billing neighbours for each other's energy.
JP Morgan boss warns Burnham against raising bank taxes
Jamie Dimon warns that higher bank taxes could threaten JP Morgan's £3bn London headquarters and drive investment away from Britain.
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