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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Admiral to cut 500 jobs in UK insurance arm
Admiral confirms plans to cut around 500 roles from its UK insurance business, a 5% headcount reduction, as part of £100m cost-savings.
Legal & General to cut 1,000 jobs by mid-2027
Legal & General plans around 1,000 voluntary redundancies in the UK by mid-2027, with compulsory cuts possible, as CEO Antonio Simoes pursues a 'leaner operation'.
Rix Group revenue grows 8% to £574.7m
Hull-based Rix Group posts 8% revenue growth to £574.7m and returns to operating profit of £3.7m in 2025, with pre-tax profits up 92% to £4.62m.
Groupia rescued from administration by Funktion Leisure
Bath tour operator Groupia, which collapsed into administration in June after 24 years, has been bought by Funktion Leisure, reviving StagWeb and GoHen brands.
WRU revenues fall short of forecast at £110m
The Welsh Rugby Union is expected to report revenues of around £110m for its last financial year, below an initial forecast of £117m, with the accounts due next month.
Tungsten West strikes £1.4bn US supply deal
Plymouth-based Tungsten West has signed an eight-year, £1.4bn supply deal with US manufacturer Elmet Technologies for tungsten from its Hemerdon mine.
Man Utd selling Old Trafford turf for £125
Manchester United are selling 7x7cm 'pitch cubes' made from the former Old Trafford turf for £125, as the club posts a £43m loss.
Shoppers snap up discounted Dusk bedding that’s ‘so cosy’
Dusk’s Gabriella Gingham 100% cotton duvet set is discounted to £28 for a double, with shoppers praising it as the ‘best bed set I’ve ever had’.
UK borrowing hits second-highest August on record
UK Government borrowing rose to £18.3 billion in August, the second-highest level for the month on record, overshooting forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of his first autumn Budget.
Kingfisher raises profit outlook despite B&Q sales dip
Kingfisher hikes annual profit guidance despite B&Q like-for-like sales falling 1.8% in Q2, as big-ticket items plunge 8.1% and heatwaves boost seasonal demand.
BCC urges Burnham to put business at heart of devolution plans
The British Chambers of Commerce urges the Prime Minister to place businesses at the heart of devolution plans in next month's Budget, warning firms are vital for growth.
UK job security hits 3.5-year low, only tech spared
Britons' job security fell to a three-and-a-half-year low in September, with workers in all industries except IT and telecoms feeling less secure, according to S&P Global.
Time-varying electricity prices could cut bills, report says
A report by the IFS and LSE says household electricity bills could fall if the Government promoted time-varying prices, reflecting production costs that vary by time and place.
South Kensington Tube £120m redevelopment set to begin
Transport for London has signed off contracts for the £120 million redevelopment of South Kensington Tube station, delivering step-free access and new homes.
How to read a football form guide for betting
A football form guide condenses recent results, but wins over weak sides mean less than wins over top-half teams. Here's how to use one properly.
Vet pricing reforms become law in biggest sector shake-up
Vet practices must display clear prices by December under new CMA order, giving pet owners standardised costs and treatment information.
Houseboat life: rats, freezing winters and raw sewage
A former liveaboard reveals the harsh realities of canal living, from freezing winters and rat infestations to sewage disposal and territorial neighbours.
Ineos pauses Hull production over UK gas prices
Ineos is pausing production at its three Hull plants, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe blaming higher UK gas prices for destroying its manufacturing base.
FTSE 100 dips 0.3% as oil prices fall on US-Iran hopes
The FTSE 100 ended down 30.68 points, 0.3%, at 10,708.33 on Tuesday, as oil prices edged lower and investors awaited signs of progress in US-Iran relations.
Fortnum & Mason Feasting Advent Calendar 2026 Details
Fortnum & Mason's Feasting advent calendar for 2026 is available now for £265, with 26 products including 20 full-size items, after M&S's sold out.
Best Alternative Advent Calendars 2026: Books to Cocktails
Discover the best alternative advent calendars for 2026, from Papier stationery and Grind coffee to John Lewis cocktails and Penguin books.
18-Storey Towers Planned Next to Unilever's South London HQ
Cube Real Estate has submitted revised plans for two towers up to 18 storeys tall next to Unilever's new UK headquarters in Kingston, delivering 282 new homes.
Rare blue diamond ring could fetch up to £2m at auction
An 8.03 carat Fancy Light Blue diamond ring, only the third blue diamond over eight carats offered at UK auction, could fetch up to £2 million in London on October 1.
TfL offers half-price cycle pass for World Car Free Day
Transport for London is offering new customers a Santander Cycles Monthly Pass for £10, half the usual price, to mark World Car Free Day.
Co-op reports widened losses but sees sales recovery
The Co-op reported underlying operating losses of £45 million for the six months to July 4, widening from £32 million a year ago, but expects a stronger second half as sales improve.
FTSE 100 flat as Iran strikes defiant tone at UN
The FTSE 100 ended slightly lower at 10,705.26 as strong US growth data was offset by Iran's defiant UN address, while oil prices rose and JD Sports fell sharply.
London pub to close for £350k revamp and name change
The Fox and Hounds in Surbiton will close for a £350,000 revamp and rename to The Surbiton Fox, with plans to extend drinking to its car park.
Car firm ad banned for racial slur 'Jap' in name
Jap Car South has apologised after the ASA ruled its name, featuring the word 'Jap', was likely to cause serious racial offence in advertising.
Santander partners with Sibstar for vulnerable customers (24.09.2026)
Santander UK will refer customers needing extra money management support to Sibstar, a debit card and app for people with dementia, learning disabilities, or scam concerns.
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