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Economy shrinks, NHS spending surges and struggling councils miss out

Heathrow Airport says it’s time for an “honest conversation” about expansion.

Heathrow Airport in runway expansion plea and Evri-DHL merger probed

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Dramatic discount chain overhaul could see 200 stores close

Britain’s jobless rate has hit its highest level in nearly four years, now at 4.6 per cent.

Business News: Unemployment rates hit highest rate in four years

Evri is hiring 5,000 courier roles.

Evri to hire 5,000 couriers and Tesco profits warning amid store wars

Welsh business Home of Nail Art, on a mission to improve safety standards in the beauty industry, won Small Business of the Year at the Small Awards; photographed with Sue Perkins (left) and Michelle Ovens CBE (right)

Nail art company named Small Business of the Year

Rachel Reeves announces a £15.6bn cash pot to invest in Northern transport.

Rachel Reeves' £15.6bn pledge to transform Northern transport

The owner of South West Water has also said today rising bills will help fund £3.2 billion in upgrades.

Business News: Water sector under pressure as Thames deal collapses

House prices increased slightly in May.

House prices up, Dr Martens eyes revival and UK boosts arms factories

Used car sales demand helps drive Auto Trader growth as profits rise

Pets at Home has posted flat revenue, with retail and vet services pulling in opposite directions.

Pets at Home vets surge ahead as UK retail confidence plunges

Happy wife, happy life: Gareth's other half loves using a standing desk on her long days in front of a screen

Standing desk review: This simple bit of tech makes a huge difference

The boss of pub giant Mitchells & Butlers says the late-night market is shrinking.

Late night economy "shrinking" as young people's habits change

From history, to psychology, to software engineering, many degrees can pave the way to the C-Suite

The university degrees most likely to land you a 'C-Suite' job

Jennifer Thomas, FSB Development Manager

Lack of financial education holding young entrepreneurs back, says FSB

Michael and Sheila Hamson inherited an 18th Century home and made a rare discovery of antique padlocks.

Padlock hoard: Man unearths ornate antique padlocks worth thousands
Watch as Michael Hamson shows some of the highly-detailed padlocks from the collection - worth thousands of pounds.
Jessica Martin

Guinness owner hit by US trade tariffs and AI assisted shopping surge

J Maverick & Co, in Upton-upon-Severn, run by Hazel and Andrew Smith, is one of the smallest pubs in the Midlands.

Watch: Couple turn their front room into cosy Victorian-style pub

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The UK's 19 richest people on the 2025 Sunday Times Rich List

Black Castle Capital Partners Ltd

Ad Feature Investment company forced to clarify name after causing confusion

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Iconic high street flatpack furniture brand to relaunch in 2026

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Iconic British fashion brand to axe 1,700 jobs as losses mounts

Burberry says it could cut 1,700 jobs.

Burberry job cuts: Luxury fashion brand may axe 1,700 staff

The medals of a Portsmouth soldier honoured for his heroics in the First World War are going up for sale in Southsea, including a Victoria Cross.

"Worthless" WWI medals to be sold at auction - and could fetch £250k

Nissan is to axe 20,000 jobs worldwide amid "weak sales"

Nissan to axe 20,000 jobs - but UK High Streets brightened by sunshine

M&S gives update following cyber attack after customers noticed changes to loyalty card

What’s the latest on the Marks & Spencer cyber attack?

Heathrow recorded its busiest-ever April.

1,000 wind power jobs and Heathrow's busiest-ever April
From Burberry’s profit hopes and Trump’s revived drug price pledge to a £10.9bn wind power project, a cooling UK jobs market, and tributes to Sir Tom Farmer - here are today’s top stories in UK business.
Mark Morris

WNC HQ

Introducing Build Your Business 2.0

Logitech is putting out some very tempting deals as part of Amazon's tech week

Best Logitech Tech Week deals: Up to 53% off top-rated gadgets

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Car dealership with 1000s of vehicles to shut down - UK jobs at risk

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I'm a mindset coach - it’s never too late to start a business after 60

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Uncertain future for UK beauty chain amid store closure speculation

Paloma will bring her wealth of musical talent to this year's gala

Ad Feature Paloma Faith appointed musical director for crucial fundraising event

Rebecca McBride, chaperoning a dog.

Woman earns £300 a day chaperoning pets at weddings in 'best job ever'

Poll reveals that more than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their business

One in three women suffer gender discrimination running their business

Business News: Unilever cuts 6,000 jobs and Rangers takeover heats up

82 per cent believe intergenerational collaboration is key to growth

Family firms need four relatives of all ages to thrive, study finds

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Popular toy retailer rolls out in 2,000+ UK Tesco stores this month

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Havant branch of Hobbycraft looks to be safe from closure for now

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Major supermarket announces when it will axe fresh food counters

Business in two minutes: UK borrowing surges as Musk makes Tesla vow

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025.

Watch: Rachel Reeves to make case for free trade at IMF talks

Northern Ireland woman woke up with a badly swollen eye on her wedding day after being bit by an insect.

I had a swollen eye on my wedding day after being bit by an insect

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Iconic discount chain to open 45 new stores - possible locations

RIVR Evri robot dog to be trialled in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

Watch: Evri delivery robots to be trialled in part of the UK this year

Keychron's new keyboards are pricey, but among the best on the market

We test two high-end Keychron keyboards - the K5 Max and the Q6 Max

Artist rendering issued by Universal Destinations & Experiences of the first Universal theme park in Europe. Picture: Universal Destinations & Experiences

Business News: Trump pauses tariffs as British Steel crunch talks held

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Post Office plan to outsource branches puts 108 sites at risk – list

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Date confirmed for closure of major UK supermarket's remaining cafes

Keir Starmer is trying to work with Donald Trump to counter US tariffs.

Business News: Jaguar Land Rover pauses US exports amid Trump tariffs

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‘I was a boss who expected office time - one thing changed everything'

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Major retail closures - the stores confirmed to shut in April 2025

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Costly tariffs on Trump's Liberation Day: how it could hit your wallet

President Donald Trump holds up a chart of "reciprocal tariffs" while speaking during a trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House.

Business News: Trump tariffs "devastating" for UK firms

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Liberation Day: wide Trump tariffs expected - what it means for the UK

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