By: Jon Robinson

Jon Robinson is City AM's UK Editor and is tasked with leading the expansion of the publication's business coverage beyond London. Based in Manchester, he focuses on regional stories, aiming to give a national platform to companies outside the M25. He is also the host of Boardroom Uncovered, City AM's podcast featuring candid conversations with the UK's top business leaders about their journeys, challenges and successes.

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Over 100 Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches to close

January 29, 2025

More than 100 Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland high street branches are to close, it has been announced. Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it will shut 136 more high street branches as it accelerates plans to cut costs and digitise. It will close 61 Lloyds, 61 Halifax and 14 Bank of Scotland branches between [...]
Crew Clothing plans to open at least 20 stores in 2025

January 29, 2025

Crew Clothing has revealed plans to open at least 20 stores across the UK this year. The fashion retailer announced its intention to expand further after the brand added 15 new locations over the course of 2024. That flurry of openings included a new store in Paddington, a move which marked the company’s return to [...]
The Famous Grouse sale to billionaire’s empire on the rocks

January 29, 2025

A deal which saw whisky giant The Famous Grouse sold to one of the UK’s richest men is to be investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Drinks business Edrington sold the brand, which been owned by its 1887 Company, to William Grant & Sons in September last year for an undisclosed sum. William Grant & [...]
Probe launched into £2.1bn takeover of Electricity North West by ScottishPower owner

January 29, 2025

The competition watchdog has launched a probe into a £2.1bn deal to takeover Electricity North West by the owner of ScottishPower. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking into the deal which was first announced by Iberdrola in August last year. The watchdog said it was investigating whether the deal may affect competition in [...]
Morrisons sales surge as customer loyalty pays off

January 29, 2025

Eating into the market share of its rivals and growing its loyalty card scheme helped sales surge at supermarket giant Morrisons during its latest financial year. The Yorkshire-headquartered chain has reported a revenue of £15.2bn for the 12 months to 27 October, 2024, up from £14.7bn. Its group like-for-like sales also increased from 1.8 per [...]
Breakfast and brunch fuel sales surge at pub giant Butcombe

January 29, 2025

A surge in customers ordering breakfast and brunch has helped sales surge at pub and brewing group Butcombe. The North Somerset-headquartered group has reported an increase in its total managed like-for-like sales of 7.8 per cent for the year to 25 January, 2025. Its food category jumped by 12 per cent while both accommodation and [...]
Orbex: Rocket-maker secures £20m investment from UK government ahead of take off

January 29, 2025

The UK government has invested £20m in rocket-maker Orbex as it prepares to build and launch from its site in the Shetland Islands. The injection of funding is expected to help back Orbex’s Prime, the first UK-manufactured and UK-launched orbital rocket. Prime is scheduled to take off towards the end of this year at the [...]
Ovo Energy buys brand from billionaire founder in £150m deal

January 28, 2025

Ovo Energy has bought its brand from the company’s billionaire founder in a £150m deal. The Bristol-based firm, which is the country’s fourth-biggest household energy supplier, has made the move as part of a wider reorganisation. It was reported last Summer that Ovo Energy was close to hiring bankers to explore fundraising options which could [...]
DeepSeek: US AI tech giants face ‘Sputnik moment’ which could start new race

January 28, 2025

The rapid rise of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has been described as the US tech sector’s ‘Sputnik moment’ which “may well kickstart a new, even more energetic race”. US tech stocks took a battering yesterday after gaining global attention over its seemingly cheaper AI model which sparked a sell off in shares for its competitors. The sudden [...]
Trainline on track for European expansion as state-backed rival nears

January 28, 2025

The boss of Trainline has outlined his European expansion plans as the online ticket giant faces government-backed competition at home.

Promotion to Champ could be worth millions as Blackheath fight to go up

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