4 d. ago Rail union issues warning as industry giant targets major train service expansion

Labour's nationalisation of the railways will continue to allow private operators to run - and grow - services

Events

5 d. ago Moment 'Britain's worst shoplifter' drops knife during raid as he is jailed for the THIRD time this year after racking up 20 convictions in just six months

Soma Deasley has gathered a staggering 51 shoplifting convictions since 2021 after a string of brazen thefts targeting Marks & Spencer , Matalan, the Co-op, Next and Asda stores.

Events

5 d. ago Matalan to open 10 new branches across the UK in major expansion plan

The retailer has earmarked £25 million to revamp its vast network of stores while it aims to open 10 branches a year over the next few years

Politics

5 d. ago Matalan announces major changes with 10 new stores to open in UK

The retailer said 30 of its UK stores will see major improvements

Politics

6 d. ago Matalan to revamp store chain with new openings in £25 million investment

The value retailer said physical shops remained ‘at the centre’ of its transformation programme.

Economics

6 d. ago Matalan to open 10 new stores and upgrade 30 more branches in major expansion

The fashion and homeware retailer has not published a full list of new locations, but revealed it wants to expand its footprint in London, Essex, Hampshire and Northern Ireland

Politics

6 d. ago Huge £25bn airport set to be largest in Europe with major city built around it

Poland will be taking the throne as the biggest - and busiest - airport in Europe with its expansion, the Solidarity Transport Hub, offering a smoother travel to major cities in the country and beyond

Economics

1 week ago Free school meals for half a million of England’s poorest children

The move, which comes after a major campaign by The Independent, said the expansion will lift 100,000 children across England out of poverty

Politics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves' £15.6bn pledge to transform Northern transport with metro and tram expansions in major cities

From Rachel Reeves’ £15.6bn pledge to transform Northern transport and WH Smith’s upbeat travel sales, to a reprieve on steel tariffs and a cyber attack on North Face - here are today’s top UK business stories.

Economics

2 w. ago KFC to open 500 new restaurants in UK as part of major expansion plan

KFC estimates that the UK fried chicken market is worth £3.1bn annually, and it expects it to continue to grow, with new entrants in recent years including Popeyes, Wingstop, Dave’s Hot Chicken and Slim Chickens

Politics

4 w. ago B&M to open four new stores next month as part of major expansion plans across UK

The popular discount retailer has announced it will be opening dozens of news stores across the UK and beyond with shoppers keen to bag even more bargains on their doorstep

Politics