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Homebase owner ‘plans to close 60 stores’
The new owners of Homebase will reveal plans to close up to 60 stores next week, putting about 1,500 jobs at risk.
Thursday 5 November 2026
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The new owners of Homebase will reveal plans to close up to 60 stores next week, putting about 1,500 jobs at risk.
Around 10,000 cash machines at supermarkets and small shops risk being shut down in legal battle over business rates.
Farmers' representatives are warning of serious concerns if the extended spell of hot, dry weather continues.
Pubs are continuing to struggle with 18 closing a week in Britain, according to the latest industry figures.
Demonstrating its commitment to delivering lasting change and contributing to a sustainable future, energy tech firm, Open Energy Market (OEM) is proud to announce its partnership with Cool Earth, the…
UK businesses could be losing out on over £25 billion in potential sales by not offering a range of consumer finance options, according to new research.
Business confidence has fallen into negative territory suggesting weak economic data, Brexit divisions and global trade disputes have taken their toll on UK companies.
The Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) application to resurrect its case against Barclays over a $3bn (32.3bn) loan to Qatar could be heard as early as October.
The boss of British Airways has criticised long queues at Heathrow, saying arrivals face two-hour waits to get through border control.
House of Fraser has settled a legal row with a group of landlords removing one hurdle to a potential rescue deal.
Barclays has today announced that it is partnering with leading fintech business MarketInvoice, Europe’s largest online invoice financing platform, in a deal that is set to…
Liam Fox says the chance of a no-deal Brexit is growing, blaming the "intransigence" of the European Commission.
New research reveals that 73 per cent of consumers avoid services that tie them into long contracts.
The future of one of Scotlands oldest retails Jenners hangs in the balance as administrators have been primed to plunge House of Fraser, including the Edinburgh…
Britain’s biggest payday lender, Wonga, has received a £10m emergency cash injection from shareholders to save the company from going bust.