Scotland’s only oil refinery, located in Grangemouth, is set to close its doors by next summer, leading to the loss of 400 jobs. The company that owns the refinery, Petroineos, announced that it plans to transform the site into a fuels import terminal. This means the number of staff will reduce drastically from 475 to …
Lloyds Banking Group Set to Close Nearly 300 Branches by 2025 – Here’s What It Means for You! Did you hear the news? If you rely on your local Lloyds, Halifax, or Bank of Scotland branch for your banking needs, things are about to change! By the end of 2025, Lloyds Banking Group has announced …
Tesco, one of the UK's biggest supermarket chains, has recently lost a major legal battle in the UK Supreme Court over its attempt to "fire and rehire" staff on lower wages. This case, which has been closely followed across the country, started back in 2021 when Tesco tried to cut pay for some of its …
ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again The European Central Bank (ECB), which controls the euro, decided to lower its main interest rates by 25 basis points (bps), or 0.25%. This is the second time they have cut rates recently. The ECB believes that lowering interest rates will help boost the economy by making it cheaper to …
It just looks as if the UK, on the contrary, is facing every financial storm considering that the nation's debt may be trebled in the next 50 years. Such an alarming prediction comes from the Office for Budget Responsibility, which has identified several challenges that could bring about the rise. Why does debt rise?There are …
Just at the time when one would have thought that British steel was really about to get going, it has just hit some ice. Now, a big shake-up is underway: 2,500 jobs are set to go at the Port Talbot steelworks in South Wales. This is a serious blow-especially as the government has just poured …
Imagine a house that you can build in just one week and that might save you a ton of money on your energy bills. Sounds like something out of a futuristic movie, right? Well, it's not science fiction—it's happening right now in Liverpool! Recently, a two-story zero-carbon house was unveiled, and it's making waves for …
Exciting news for people around Glasgow! A brand-new train station is coming to the area, and it's going to be quite a project. The plans for this new station, called Balgray Station, have just been approved and are set to cost a whopping £18 million. Where is Balgray Station? Balgray Station will be built in …
Belfast's new Grand Central Station just had its big debut, but it seems like they forgot one important thing—bike parking! This new transport hub, which is expected to be a major part of the city’s travel network, opened its doors recently without any spots for cyclists to safely lock up their bikes. On Sunday, cyclists …
Imagine you're on your way to an exciting day in London, or maybe heading home to Norwich after a long day. Suddenly, the train stops, and you hear an announcement: "Due to overhead wire problems, our train has been delayed." Oh no! That's exactly what's happening right now on several train routes in the east …
Imagine wearing your favorite Greggs snacks as jewelry! Yes, you read that right. Greggs, the famous UK bakery known for its sausage rolls and tasty treats, is stepping into the world of fashion with something quite unexpected – a 22-carat gold jewelry collection! Greggs started as a small bakery in Newcastle, but now they’re taking …
Are you tired of hearing about Tesla all the time? Maybe you’re not a fan of Elon Musk’s tweets or his recent controversies. Whatever the reason, if you want to buy an electric car and avoid Tesla, don’t worry — there are plenty of other great options. Here are 10 fantastic electric vehicles (EVs) that …
Metro Bank announced one of the biggest changes that would eventually affect thousands of its customers. All Metro Bank personal credit cards have been shelved, effective today. This simply means that anyone holding a Metro Bank credit card would no longer be able to make any store or online purchases using the card. The bank …
Tuesday was a mixed day for the FTSE 100, the barometer of the biggest companies on the London Stock Exchange, as wages in the UK grew at their slowest pace in two years. Here is what is happening in the world of money right now. UK Wages Are Slowing DownThe Office for National Statistics announced …
