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The high street bank has said the closures are part of an ‘overhaul’ of its network Henry Saker-Clark, PA Deputy Business Editor 10:45, 29 Jan 2026 Santander Santander is to shut 44 of its bank branches in a move putting 291 jobs at risk. The Spain-based banking giant said the closures are part of an […]

The retailer has announced plans to open a mix of new Co-op stores and outlets reopening after refurbishment, ranging from Sussex to Stirling Alan Jones Press Association Industrial Correspondent 04:00, 30 Jan 2026 The Co-Op is planning an ‘active store opening programme’(Image: Getty Images) The Co-op has revealed plans to launch 18 outlets over the […]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial vehicles left UK factories last year Alan Jones Press Association Industrial Correspondent 10:58, 29 Jan 2026 Production at Jaguar Land Rover was hit by a cyber attack in 2025 (Image: PA Archive/PA Images) Vehicle production in the UK dropped by 15% in […]

The pub giant, which runs more than 1,300 venues across the UK, reported 4% like-for-like sales growth over 17 weeks to January 24 Henry Saker-Clark PA Deputy Business Editor 11:51, 28 Jan 2026 Pub group Marston’s has revealed an increase in festive sales(Image: Marston’s/PA) Pub group Marston’s has celebrated a “strong performance” following encouraging trade […]

The budget carrier flew 47.5 million passengers in the third quarter of the financial year 08:06, 26 Jan 2026Updated 08:19, 26 Jan 2026 A Ryanair Boeing 737 in flight(Image: ) Ryanair saw third-quarter profits tumble as it set aside money for a competition fine in Italy, but upped its full-year outlook for passenger growth. The […]

BAE Systems, Leonardo and Tekever are among the defence firms chosen to put forward designs Defence Secretary John Healey (right), shown the Tekever AR5 drone, by Director of Defence at Tekever, Karl Brew (centre), and Deputy Director of Defence at Tekever, Scott McClelland, during a visit to Tekever’s new military drone production facility in Swindon(Image: […]

London has the highest number of newly accredited companies, followed by Scotland and the North West Alan Jones, Press Association Industrial Correspondent 07:32, 23 Jan 2026 Office workers at their desks(Image: Lauren Hurley/PA Wire) More than 50 organisations employing over 1,400 workers moved to a four-day working week in 2025, according to new figures. The […]

Plan for distribution to move to DHL’s Derby site. Holly Williams Press Association Business Editor 17:36, 21 Jan 2026 A George section inside an Asda store(Image: George at Asda) Supermarket chain Asda is proposing to outsource delivery operations for its George clothing brand’s online orders, a decision that could affect approximately 1,200 employees. The private […]

Caldwell Construction has appointed administrators after mounting cashflow pressures Caldwell Construction’s base in Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent(Image: Google) A construction company that sponsors the south stand at Stoke City’s bet365 Stadium has gone into administration following “significant” cashflow difficulties. Caldwell Construction Ltd, which employs over 400 staff at its headquarters in Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, and offices in Warrington, […]