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EE continues UK mobile leadership in first half of 2025
Computer Weekly
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August 18, 2025
A lot has changed in the UK’s mobile market over the past decade, but in the RootMetrics UK mobile performance report, much has remained the same, with the first half of 2025 showing that operator EE has ranked highest overall in the national...
EV sales outshine other fuel types in UK market: BCA
Motor Finance Online
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August 18, 2025
UK electric vehicle (EV) sales are currently “outperforming” those of other fuel types, reaching “record levels” in August, according to the data from British Car Auctions (BCA). EVs are leading with the highest first-time conversion rate and the...
Brits save £400 a year by cancelling subscriptions – but still lose £61 to the ‘direct debit trap’, HSBC UK reports
Retail Times
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August 18, 2025
New research from HSBC UK reveals that while Brits are actively cutting back on subscription services, many are still losing money to ‘invisible spending’ – particularly through automatic payments they forget to cancel. The survey of 2,000 UK...
XPO Logistics signs as logistics partner for UK homewares company Joseph Joseph
Parcel and Postal Technology International
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August 18, 2025
UK kitchen and homewares specialist Joseph Joseph has selected XPO Logistics as its long-term logistics partner, to manage omnichannel fulfillment, warehousing, pre-retailing and distribution services from its facility in Rugby, UK. XPO Logistics’...
Major UK energy firm handing customers free £2,500 to spend in M&S or Waitrose
Birmingham Live
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August 18, 2025
A major energy firm is handing out up to £2,500 in free cash to spend at Greggs, M&S or Waitrose. EON Next is giving customers the chance to receive £2,500 in free cash to spend in the likes of Greggs, M&S or Waitrose. The EON Next "refer a...
Joseph Joseph chooses XPO Logistics to deliver next-generation omnichannel fulfilment in the UK
Retail Times
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August 18, 2025
Joseph Joseph, the design-led British brand known for innovative kitchenware and home organisation products, has selected XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions, as its long-term logistics...
Retailers Should Aim For Greater Personalisation To Engage With Customers
KamCity
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New research reveals that 61% of UK consumers consider communications from retailers and brands irrelevant to them. In addition, more than half (56%) say that communications lack personalisation. The study by global cloud communications platform...
Homeware brand Joseph Joseph selects XPO Logistics as UK logistics partner
Logistics Manager
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August 18, 2025
Joseph Joseph, a UK-based manufacturer of homeware products, has named XPO Logistics as its ‘long-term logistics partner’ in the UK. Under this new agreement, XPO Logistics will manage Joseph Joseph’s omnichannel fulfilment, warehousing,...
Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest and Bank of Scotland shutting 119 branches starting in DAYS – full list of 2025 closures
The Scottish Sun
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August 18, 2025
LLOYDS, Halifax, NatWest and Bank of Scotland will close a total of 65 branches starting in a few days. The popular high street banks have been reducing their physical estate, as more and more youngsters prefer banking digitally. 1 More and more...
How could sugar tax shake-up reshape the UK beverage market?
Beverage Daily
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August 18, 2025
The UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) was introduced in 2018 and has generally been considered successful in its goals to reduce sugar intake from sugary drinks and encourage reformulation across the beverage industry. Consequently, other...
Monzo plans to launch UK mobile phone service
The Guardian
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August 18, 2025
Monzo is looking to launch its own mobile phone service in the UK, in a move that could heighten competition among big phone groups and secure further revenue for the growing digital bank. The online-only lender, which was launched in 2015, is in...
Three towns in Oxfordshire named among the UK's very best
This is Oxfordshire
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August 18, 2025
The data, recently published by consumer experts Which?, revealed a list of the UK’s best towns and villages. Readers rated inland locations for their peace and quiet, scenery, food and drink and more. As many as four Oxfordshire locations made...
I'm a travel writer and one forgotten coastal UK town is my favourite to visit
Bristol Post
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August 18, 2025
If you're drawn to a delightful market town, especially one featuring independent shops, a creative vibe, and a bakery that's worth the trek, Cardigan (or Aberteifi in Welsh) ticks all these boxes. Nestled on Wales' western coastline, this...
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Exposed in $23M Crypto Heist That Crushed UK Startup Lykke
Crypto Economy
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August 18, 2025
TL;DR North Korea’s Lazarus Group is accused of stealing $23 million from UK-registered crypto exchange Lykke, leading to its permanent closure. More than 70 customers are pursuing compensation through UK courts, claiming combined losses of £5.7...
Flight school used by British Airways to open first UK base in 30 years
This is Oxfordshire
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August 18, 2025
FTEJerez will begin operating at London Oxford Airport in late summer of this year having signed the contracts. It is also a significant milestone in the school’s history as it re-establishes its physical presence in the UK for the first time in...
Huge sales as Poundland closing these 15 UK stores
Wales Online
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August 18, 2025
Poundland is set to close 15 stores this week, launching a massive clearance sale in the process. The Black Country retailer's decision marks another setback for UK high streets. The company has confirmed that 48 stores will be closing this month,...
Loyalty is personal: UK shoppers call for coupons they can hold – not just tap
Retail Times
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August 18, 2025
New research* from Catalina UK, a leader in shopper intelligence, reveals that in a world dominated by digital-first marketing, physical formats continue to be the nation’s preferred channel for receiving food and grocery offers. Printed coupons...
John Lewis announces big shake-up across all 36 UK stores in bid to rival Next and M&S
The Scottish Sun
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August 18, 2025
JOHN Lewis has announced a big shake-up across all 36 of its UK stores in a bid to rival Next and M&S. The retailer will bolster its fashion offering to customers by adding 100 new menswear and womenswear clothing brands later this year. 1 John...
Cupra confirms first electric models eligible for UK Government Electric Car Grant in addition to further offers across range as they launch summer drive event
Automotive World
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August 16, 2025
Cupra has confirmed models in its Born range will qualify for the Level 2 £1,500 UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) discount Cupra has confirmed models in its Born range will qualify for the Level 2 £1,500 UK Government’s Electric Car Grant...
Popular restaurant suddenly shuts in Scots shopping centre as customers cry ‘another one gone’
The Scottish Sun
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August 18, 2025
A POPULAR restaurant in a Scottish shopping centre has left customers "devastated" after announcing its sudden closure. Stack and Still is the UK's largest urban pancake restaurant chain that serves up creative and customizable stacks as well as...