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TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job lossesWed 14th Jan 2026 14:57 GMT
TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses

The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.

Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitalityWed 14th Jan 2026 17:38 GMT
Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality

Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes

UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleetWed 14th Jan 2026 17:00 GMT
UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet

The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet.

Certainty needed over Ajax Army vehicles, say MPsWed 14th Jan 2026 15:04 GMT
Certainty needed over Ajax Army vehicles, say MPs

Testing of the vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, stopped after soldiers became ill during an exercise.

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projectsWed 14th Jan 2026 12:08 GMT
UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects

The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.

Six arrested in £300m social housing fraud probeWed 14th Jan 2026 18:31 GMT
Six arrested in £300m social housing fraud probe

The Serious Fraud Office is investigating alleged fraud within social housing firm Home REIT.

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