ICELAND’S boss has said “food is too cheap” despite three years of rising prices during the cost-of-living crisis. Richard Walker said the relaunch of its interest-free loans for customers to spend in-store was not because groceries are too expensive but due to wider pressures on household budgets. Iceland set up its Food Club with charity … Read more
THIS may be the season for thinking of others, but specialist schemes across the country help struggling jobseekers all year round. With the number of job vacancies dropping steeply, these programmes can be vital to those facing barriers in finding work. Here we focus on five free initiatives — so sign up with them today . . . … Read more
GREAT British Menu star Mark Hix closed the doors at his restaurant for the last time after 17 years in business. The chef and food critic, who opened the eatery after his BBC show victory, said the decision was made with a “heavy heart”. 3 Mark Hix ran his Oyster and Fish House in Lyme … Read more
ONE of the oldest family-owned retailers in the UK has finally closed its doors after 144 years. The closure marks the final chapter for Dancers that began its journey in 1880 as a boot shop in Lye before relocating to Halesowen in 1884. 6 The beloved business that began its journey in 1880 as a … Read more
A YOUNG woman from the UK who was sick of the corporate rat race revealed how she got out and boosted her income. Liv Needham claims she now makes £100,000 in a single month at just 24 years old. 2 Liv Needham quit her 9-5 to work for herself and is now raking it inCredit: … Read more
Future of Boots plunged into uncertainty as US owner begins takeover talks …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE future of Boots has been plunged into uncertainty while a buyout fund negotiates with its US owner. Pharmacy giant Walgreens Boots Alliance, which bought Boots in 2014, is understood to be in takeover talks with private equity firm … Read more
MasterChef star steps down from award-winning restaurant as it SHUTS doors forever in ‘really difficult decision’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A HIGHLY acclaimed restaurant is shutting its doors forever as its head chef, a MasterChef Star, announced he would be stepping down. The eatery announced the closure in a heartfelt social media post, saying it … Read more
I turned my teen side hustle into an £8 million fortune aged 27 – here’s my top free tip & 5 expensive mistakes to avoid …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> SHE may be just 27 but Grace Beverley has a net worth of over £8million thanks to her multiple businesses. But now the Tala and Shreddy … Read more
‘One final cup of coffee’ – Popular Scots cafe to close for final time on Christmas Eve …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> LOCALS have been left “gutted” after a much-loved Scots cafe revealed it is set to close its doors for the final time on Christmas Eve. No. 8 High Street, in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, will pull … Read more
Travelodge boss says Labour’s Budget has made creating part-time jobs more expensive …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> TRAVELODGE boss Jo Boydell says the Budget has made creating part-time jobs more expensive — at a time when the Government should be encouraging more people into work. But she said she is still determined to invest in recruiting … Read more