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Millions more face threat of hosepipe bans: Reservoirs run low as Britain swelters in 33C heatwave and experts issue health alerts for central and southern England
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
A further 16 million Britons have been warned they could face a hosepipe ban over the coming weeks as the third heatwave of the summer hits the UK. Thames Water revealed it would impose restrictions after 'ongoing dry weather and increased...
60,000 air fryers recalled due to fire risk - Consumers advised to stop using affected models immediately
Westmeath Examiner
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Published: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 9:38 AM Last updated: Thu 10 Jul 2025, 9:41 AM The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is warning consumers to stop using certain models of Tower air fryers following a recall from the company. Almost...
Beaches and borrowing: 10% of UK adults ‘putting summer 2025 holiday on credit’
Express & Star
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July 10, 2025
One in 10 (10%) people will pay for this year’s summer holiday entirely on credit, a survey indicates. Those planning to put their summer 2025 vacation entirely on credit are using methods such as credit cards and buy now, pay later, according to...
E-commerce orders jump 18% in UK and Europe amid summer heatwave
TheIndustry.fashion
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July 10, 2025
UK and European e-commerce order volumes rose by 18% in Q2 2025, driven by a 25% surge in June alone. The spike was fuelled by a combination of hot weather and increased demand around Father’s Day gifting, according to data from Scurri Unpacked....
Alpaca Enters UK and EU Market through WealthKernel Acquisition
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 10, 2025-- Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, today announced its intended acquisition of WealthKernel, a wealthtech firm specializing in digital investment...
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Ideal Heating Hailed As Customer Service Star With A Company That Cares Award
Cumbria Times
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business Chris Jessop, Customer Services Director, third right, with some of the many Ideal Heating colleagues who have contributed to the A Company That Cares award, from left, Phil Scrafton, Heat Pump Technical Manager; Emma King, Customer...
Major UK toy brand shuts 29 stores and axes employees as it blames one thing
The Mirror
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July 10, 2025
The famous toy retailer now runs 11 stores across the UK and 176 branches worldwide and has reduced its UK workforce from 435 to 401 Hamleys closed 29 stores during its most recent financial year and cut the number of employees in its business....
378 British pubs will be forced to close as price of pint goes up by 21p
Leeds Live
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July 10, 2025
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has warned more than one pub per day is expected to shut down this year. The BBPA's projections suggest that 378 pubs will close in England, Wales, and Scotland, resulting in over 5,600 direct job...
The dates eight NatWest bank branches in Wales will close this year
Wales Online
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July 10, 2025
NatWest has announced it will close eight bank branches in Wales in the coming months. It is part of a planned 55 closures UK wide. The move, it says, reflects a broader trend among major banks to scale back their physical locations as more...
3 overlooked UK shares growing dividends faster than inflation
The Motley Fool UK
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July 10, 2025
One of the biggest threats to building long-term wealth is inflation. Even if a portfolio generates regular income, rising prices can slowly erode its real value. That’s why I keep a close eye on UK shares that not only pay decent dividends but...
Roku launches What to Watch on UK TVs
Advanced Television
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July 10, 2025
Roku, the TV streaming pioneer, has announced the availability of What to Watch on all existing and future Roku TV models in the UK, giving viewers an easy way to find the content they desire while easing the overwhelm of too many choices. What to...
Mid East flavour as Armagh snack pioneer hits sales of £20m in Britain
Farming Life
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July 10, 2025
TRAIL blazing snacking brand Forest Feast continues to build its presence in Britain and further afield by launching a version of the on-trend Dubai chocolate based on dates. The new products are launched as Kestrel Foods, owner of the Forest...
Dr Martens targets profit growth despite 'challenging' UK trading
TheIndustry.fashion
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July 10, 2025
Dr Martens has reported that trading since the start of the financial year is in line with expectations and FY26 guidance remains unchanged, despite ongoing challenges in the UK market. The British footwear brand noted that while its UK business...
It’s time for our industry to be recognised for the contribution it makes to communities across the UK
Politics Home
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July 9, 2025
Joseph Cullis, President | Bacta The amusement and low-stake gambling sector plays a vital role in communities across the UK. It’s time that contribution was properly recognised. I recently stepped into the role of Bacta President, steering the...
2 fantastic UK growth stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA
The Motley Fool UK
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July 10, 2025
Adding companies regularly to a Stocks and Shares ISA can be a fantastic way to build long-term wealth. Here, I’ll take a look at a pair of UK stocks to consider that I think have the potential to generate attractive returns over the next few...
Investment Fund for Scotland hits £25 million milestone
Insider.co.uk
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July 10, 2025
The British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland has delivered more than £25m to Scottish businesses since it launched 18 months ago, supporting 58 firms across the country. Alongside the significant investment from the bank, an additional...
Is the Chinese EV bubble about to burst? Oversupply sparks crushing price war that experts predict will overflow into British car market
This Is Money
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July 10, 2025
Chinese cars have been stealing a march on the UK market of late. Despite their infancy, a number of East Asian newcomers have well and truly stamped their mark this year, latest industry sales figures show. In June, BYD, officially now the...
Wi-Fly! Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline to announce free, fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi
Breaking Travel News
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July 10, 2025
Virgin Atlantic is the first UK airline to announce plans to introduce Starlink in-flight connectivity. The airline will begin installing streaming-quality Wi-Fi on its Boeing 787s, Airbus A350s, and A330neos from Q3 2026, with the installation...
Disney and UK’s ITV tie-up in joint streaming deal
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. entertainment giant Walt Disney and British broadcaster ITV will carry a selection of each other’s shows on their respective streaming platforms, Disney+ and ITVX, to help attract new audiences, the companies said on...
This Birmingham boozer from the past has been named one of the roughest UK pubs of all time
BirminghamWorld
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July 10, 2025
One punter described how there were ‘often no glasses so customers would bring their own' at this Birmingham venue We asked our readers what were the ‘roughest’ Birmingham pubs and they responded with some of their most memorable. Our National...