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Replacement for Bodega revealed as American 'rulebreaker' begins work on Bennetts Hill
Birmingham Live
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July 25, 2025
Work has begun in transforming the former Bodega restaurant on Bennetts Hill into a branch of a late-night American bakery. Insomnia Cookies is currently working to turn the Bennetts Hill unit into a shop selling its 'real deal' cookies, which it...
Free bus pass: update on UK senior and OAP bus passes age as Labour confirms councils have power to lower age
Chad
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July 24, 2025
A national push is growing to bring England in line with the rest of the UK on over-60s travel 🚌 Local councils in England can offer free bus passes to over-60s if they fund it themselves Labour government confirms councils hold the power to lower...
PM Modi, Starmer to sign landmark India-UK trade deal 2035, unveil renewed Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 24, 2025
London [UK], July 24 (ANI): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the UK on Thursday to sign the landmark UK-India trade deal, which will boost bilateral trade by £25.5bn every year, as per an official...
It’s official: London is one of the best cities in the UK for nightlife
Time Out
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‘London nightlife is dead’ has become a fairly regular remark of the last five or so years. Gen-Z aren’t drinking anymore, pubs shut before the clock strikes midnight, hundreds of favourite local spots have disappeared and pints now cost as much...
Bridging Loans in the UK: The Fastest Way to Solve Short-Term Cash Flow Problems
The European Business Review
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July 24, 2025
In the modern world, opportunities emerge out of nowhere. A UK business owner might stumble on a perfect deal on stock, or a buyer of a property may need to act swiftly to prevent losing the opportunity to buy a suitable home. A homeowner could be...
India and UK sign free trade agreement; Here are the key companies that benefit from the FTA
Business Upturn
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July 24, 2025
India and the UK have officially signed a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a new chapter in their economic partnership. The deal, finalized on Thursday in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir...
DWP issues urgent new scam alert over 'Energy Support Scheme'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 24, 2025
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to the public about a scam that could potentially empty their bank accounts. The government department's official account on X, previously known as Twitter, cautioned people to...
AD FEATURE: MFP Building Solutions expands with two new specialist divisions
Business Live
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July 25, 2025
With more than three decades of industry experience, MFP Building Solutions has built a strong reputation as a trusted provider of design and build services across the East Midlands. Now, the firm is expanding its offering with the introduction of...
Pregnant teen Brit ‘drug mule’ Bella Culley reveals gender of her baby in court as she makes emotional plea for freedom
The Sun
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July 24, 2025
TEENAGE drug mule suspect Bella Culley announced she was expecting a baby boy today as she made an emotional court appeal for freedom. Bella, 19, whispered the baby news to her lawyer at a hearing in Georgian capital Tbilisi where she repeated...
Win free kit for your kids’ football team courtesy of Octopus Energy in our brilliant competition
The Sun
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July 23, 2025
FANCY getting your kids’ footie team kitted out for the new season? The Sun has teamed up with Octopus Energy to offer 100 teams across the UK a FREE set of football strips including shirts, shorts and goalie kits. There are 1,000...
£150 payment to UK households extended to new category
Nottingham Evening Post
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July 24, 2025
Millions of households are set to benefit from a £150 reduction in their energy bills this winter, as part of the UK Government's comprehensive Plan for Change aimed at alleviating the cost of living pressures on working families. This year, over...
Nissan and Octopus Energy launch best-in-class EV charging experience across Europe
Automotive World
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July 24, 2025
Nissan has joined forces with Octopus Energy, the UK’s number #1 energy provider, to launch the next-generation Nissan Charge app. The partnership marks a significant step in Nissan’s ongoing investment in digital infrastructure to make electric...
Trump’s war on windmills started in Scotland. Now he’s taking it global
The Guardian
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July 24, 2025
Donald Trump’s bitter dislike of renewable energy first erupted publicly 14 years ago in a seemingly trivial spat over wind turbines visible from his Scottish golf course. As Trump returns to Scotland this week, though, he is using the US...
Inside Man United's transfer plans and how Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have boosted the squad
Manchester Evening News
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July 25, 2025
Manchester United’s first session at the Chicago Fire’s training facility, the Endeavor Health Performance Center, ran to a lengthy two-and-a-half hours on Wednesday morning. It was around an hour shorter on Thursday and the team have not done any...
Rio Ferdinand tells Manchester United to dodge Benjamin Sesko and break bank for one star
Manchester Evening News
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July 25, 2025
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has instructed the club to avoid a move for RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko in their search for a new striker. United have brought in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo already this summer to help improve their...
Jay Slater cause of death confirmed as Mum gives heartbreaking statement
Chronicle Live
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July 25, 2025
11:23, 25 Jul 2025 Teenager Jay Slater tragically died after accidentally plummeting into a ravine in Tenerife whilst under the influence of a cocktail of drugs including cocaine, ecstasy and ketamine, a coroner has now determined. Jay, 19, from...
Ladies Day after party set to have crowds flocking to Newcastle city centre bar
Chronicle Live
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July 25, 2025
It's the big one on Saturday, with a big crowd expected at Newcastle Racecourse for Ladies Day. And, while there's plenty of socialising to be done at the races, the party will also continue in town afterwards. While we know that Geordies need...
New British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus rules with customers set to automatically save £200
Birmingham Live
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July 24, 2025
A new energy tariffs could automatically save you £200 a year WITHOUT having to cut back on electricity. British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus customers could save £200 a year without having to cut back on electricity through new tariffs. Consumers...
Game-Changer for UK Climate Policy? Nigel Topping Named New CCC Chair
Public Sector Executive
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July 24, 2025
This follows the Secretary of State, Ed Miliband, and the Northern Irish, Welsh and Scottish devolved government Ministers selecting Nigel Topping as the preferred candidate for the role, as well as a successful pre-appointment hearing in front of...
Drake ignites UK leg of $ome $pecial $ongs 4 Tour with impressive gigs in Birmingham
ATV Today
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July 24, 2025
Superstar returns to Europe for first time in six years with stacked setlist, surprise guest appearances, and a high-energy performance… Drake made a triumphant return to UK stages on Sunday night, launching the European leg of his $ome $pecial...