With just weeks to go until the next major phase of Making Tax Digital (MTD) comes into force, chartered accounting and business advisory firm, Saffery, is warning that many self-employed individuals and landlords are unprepared for one of the biggest changes to the UK tax system in a generation.

Aldi strengthens its position as UK's best-paying supermarket with sector-leading rates from 1st April. Starting pay for Store Assistants in Yorkshire will increase to £13.50 per hour, with higher rates of £14.47 available based on length of service. These pay increases form part of a £42 million investment in colleague pay this year. Aldi remains only major supermarket offering all colleagues paid breaks – worth approximately £1,500 annually.

Miller Homes North West is highlighting the significant level of infrastructure investment secured through its Church View development in Coppull, with more than £600,000 committed to supporting local services, facilities and housing provision.

This week saw the arrival of the Chinese New Year, and this year is particularly significant; The Year of the Fire Horse, for the first time in 60 years. But what does this mean for your career in 2026? If you are born under the sign of the Horse in Chinese astrology, you are seen as strong, independent and highly social. This sign is linked with freedom and forward momentum.