A SUCCESSFUL meat company plans to spend up to £1m on transforming a former pub into a food hall and bistro. Premier Meats, based in Gateshead, has bought the former Colburn Lodge in Catterick Garrison to create its third “Centre of Meat Excellence”. Mark and Celina Whittaker are already known...

Adam Swalwell of Carver Financial Services comments on how the Mortgage Market Review’s stress tests are helping to prepare buyers for their future. With mortgage rates now increasing, both current and prospective homebuyers need to be aware of the increase in their mortgage repayments for...