London 'to fall furthest behind' under £39bn housing plan
New analysis warns London risks falling further behind other English regions on social housing, with planned delivery covering just 18% of its priority waiting list by 2036.
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Auction sales fall despite rise in properties going under the hammer
UK property auction activity slowed in August 2026: lots offered rose 2.9% year-on-year but lots sold fell 2.6%, pushing the success rate down to 60.6%, despite total raised climbing 4.3% to £179.2m.
Agents urged to help tackle £2.9bn temporary housing bill
SDM Property secured 532 tenancies for homeless people in a year, as councils face a record £2.9bn temporary accommodation bill. The agency is expanding across the south coast.
Property industry seeks consumer backing for data sharing
The property industry is urging consumers to support Smart Property Data, a system to speed up home sales by sharing trusted digital data securely between buyers, sellers and professionals.
Rollo Miles joins Moveli as West London broker
Agent & Homes founder Rollo Miles joins Moveli as a self-employed broker focusing on high-value West London property, as the network passes 100 brokers.
Estate agents urged to act now on home moving reforms
Property professionals are urged to prepare for home-moving reforms now, not wait for regulation, according to industry leaders in an LMS webinar.
Rental hotspots: homes attract up to 30 enquiries each
New Rightmove analysis shows Birkenhead and Wallasey homes drew 30 enquiries each this summer, with the North West dominating Britain's rental hotspots.
UK's first sales progression franchise launched
Property Progressors launches the UK's first sales progression franchise, targeting estate agents and experienced progressors with a local, capped-caseload model.
Conveyancing blamed for property sale delays, survey finds
42% of UK homebuyers say conveyancing is the biggest barrier to a smooth property transaction, more than chains (19%), new research shows.
Pip & Nut returns as Royal Parks Half Marathon sponsor
Pip & Nut is back as official sponsor of the Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026, marking its third consecutive year with the London race on 11 October.
Golden Wonder adds Oinks and Quarterbacks to 50p PMP lineup
Golden Wonder launches 50p PMP packs of Oinks Bacon Flavour and returning Quarterbacks Cheeseburger Flavour for independent retailers, available now in cash & carry.
Summer retail footfall stable across UK regions, analysis finds
New Epos Now analysis of ONS data finds Scotland had the biggest summer footfall variations for a second year, while London and the East of England showed stability and growth.
Co-op H1 losses widen to £45m but H2 growth forecast
Co-op's underlying loss widened to £45m in H1 2026 from £32m a year earlier, despite total revenue rising to £5.6bn. The group forecasts stronger H2 performance.
HMRC urged to reconsider Vaping Products Duty rate
Vape Club's MD urges HMRC to reconsider the Vaping Products Duty rate, citing a Cebr report that says consumption figures are underestimated by more than half and the tax could increase smoking.
Golden Wonder unveils Halloween sharing snacks
Golden Wonder launches two limited-edition Halloween sharing snacks, Freaky Fangs and Gruesome Grubs, in 100g bags to boost seasonal retail displays.
Cadbury Reunites with BBC Children in Need for 2026
Cadbury renews its BBC Children in Need partnership for 2026, donating £150,000 and transforming Share Bags into Open Up and Share Bags across two product lines.
Yoplait guide reveals £5,940 c-store yoghurt sales opportunity
Convenience retailers could unlock over £5,940 in extra annual yoghurt and dairy drinks sales by improving range and merchandising, says a new Yoplait report.
Captain Morgan and Pepsi MAX launch Cherry RTD cans
Captain Morgan and Pepsi MAX have launched Captain Morgan x Pepsi MAX Cherry, a 5% ABV RTD combining Original Spiced Gold with Pepsi MAX Cherry, backed by a multichannel campaign.
Wall's launches first-ever High Protein Scotch Egg
Wall's unveils the market-first High Protein Scotch Egg, delivering 15g protein per serving, extending its High Protein range after the sausage roll success.
Coffee Category Grows 8.2% as Instant Dominates Home Consumption
UK coffee category value rises 8.2% year on year, with instant coffee accounting for 76% of home cups, says JDE Peet’s.
75% of Welsh firms upbeat on economy growth prospects
Lloyds Bank research shows 75% of Welsh firms are confident in economic growth over three years, despite only 38% believing Wales gets fair public investment.
INEOS to idle three Hull chemical plants, putting 4,000 jobs at risk
INEOS will mothball three Hull chemical plants due to soaring UK gas prices, putting 4,000 jobs at risk. Gas costs are 12 times US levels and eight times China's coal-based production.
90% of acquired Welsh firms still operating, report finds
More than 90% of firms acquired in Wales since 2000 remain trading in the country, according to a Gambit analysis of over 2,000 exit deals.
Manchester split over Renaker's five new skyscrapers
Renaker gets permission for five more high-rises in Manchester with 2,300 flats and no on-site affordable homes, sparking criticism from opposition councillors.
Manchester business confidence rises despite Iran war warning
Greater Manchester business confidence rose to 14.9 in Q3, but officials warn the Iran war's long-term price impacts could dent the 'Burnham bounce'.
JD Sports profit falls a fifth as US consumers feel cost of living crisis
JD Sports reported a 2.8% fall in like-for-like sales and a 20% drop in pre-tax profit to £282m in the six months to August, hit by weaker US consumer sentiment.
Co-op CEO links job cuts to Labour's national insurance increase
Co-op is cutting jobs after Labour's national insurance hike raised its bill from £100m to £150m a year, prompting faster automation investment.
Royal IHC upbeat on prospects as subsea demand grows
Royal IHC's North East arm returned to operating profit in 2025, with turnover at £20.3m and bosses expecting more orders this year.
Balfour Beatty plans 2,000 new UK jobs in next two years
Balfour Beatty will add 2,000 UK jobs over two years, growing its workforce to 16,000. Half of the new recruits are expected to come via apprenticeships, graduate programmes, internships and trainee roles.
SmartCarbon acquired by TVI Group in private equity deal
Newcastle carbon firm SmartCarbon has been acquired by private equity group TVI in a deal to support growth and develop its technology platform.
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