Author: Rhys Gregory

In this guide, we’ll review the best commercial mortgages in the UK for 2026 based on loan size, terms, lender type, and borrower suitability. We’ve analysed broker and lender offerings using verified product data, FCA registration, and borrower access models.  Whether you’re financing a trading premises or a buy-to-let portfolio, this comparison will help you find options that match your business needs. TL;DR: Compare best commercial mortgages in the UK for 2026 across loan size, term, and borrower type. Use the table to scan max loan amounts up to £250 million, terms up to 30 years, and LTI ratios up…

The landscape of digital entertainment has undergone a massive transformation in recent years, moving far beyond the simple fruit symbols and bells of the past. One of the most exciting developments is the rise of branded slots, which allow fans to immerse themselves in the universes of their favorite television programs. These games blend the thrill of the casino with the high production values of small-screen hits by offering familiar soundtracks, iconic characters and bonus rounds that mimic the tension of the original shows. You can even play games based on popular TV shows like Deal or No Deal Golden…

The France national rugby union team have arrived in Wales, touching down at Cardiff Airport this afternoon ahead of their Guinness Six Nations clash with the Wales national rugby union team this weekend. The two sides meet at the Principality Stadium on Sunday 15 February, with kick off at 3.10pm, in what is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of this year’s tournament. The French squad were welcomed at the airport as preparations ramp up across the capital for a busy rugby weekend. Their arrival also marks the beginning of a significant influx of travelling supporters from across…

Drivers are facing delays on the M4 this afternoon as Friday rush hour traffic builds. Traffic Wales has reported congestion on the westbound carriageway between Junction 23A at Magor and Junction 26 at Malpas. Motorists heading towards Newport and beyond are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys, with heavier than usual traffic expected during the busy end of week commute. There are no further details at this stage about the cause of the delays. Drivers are advised to check live traffic updates and plan ahead where possible.

Cardiff Airport is today welcoming the first wave of thousands of French rugby fans arriving in Wales ahead of the Guinness Six Nations clash between Wales national rugby union team and France national rugby union team. The two sides meet at the Principality Stadium on Sunday 15 February, with kick off at 3.10pm. Over the next three days, 62 additional flights will operate in and out of the Welsh capital’s airport, carrying more than 13,900 French supporters heading to Cardiff for the match. Airport teams are working to ensure customers have a smooth and enjoyable experience as the surge of…

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for the whole of Wales, with forecasters warning of difficult travel conditions overnight. The Met Office warning is in place from 5pm on Friday 13 February until 10am on Saturday 14 February. A band of rain and sleet, with some snow over higher ground, is expected to move southwards across England and Wales on Friday evening and overnight. As clearer skies follow, temperatures are set to drop below freezing, increasing the risk of ice forming on untreated surfaces. Icy patches are likely on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths. There…

Academics are reimagining the historic role of the town crier on Valentine’s Day (Saturday 14 February) as part of a new performance project. Dating back to medieval times, town criers were the chief means of sharing news with people in a town, many of whom were illiterate. The criers rang a bell to make official public announcements in the streets and many would dress elaborately in a red and gold coat, white breeches, black boots and a tricorn hat. Today, the town crier is simply a ceremonial role, with many towns reinstating them for celebrations, charity events and competitions around…

Two men from Bristol have today (Friday, February 13) been sentenced for a shooting in Cardiff. A 15-year-old boy was shot with a 12-bore shotgun through the letterbox of a house on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The victim sustained multiple shotgun wounds to his lower legs. Thankfully, his injuries were non-life threatening, but they could have been more serious had it not been for the internal letterbox guard. Ashley Corbin, 21, and Efekan Karahan, 18, were arrested on June 16 in Bristol following an investigation led by the Major Crime Investigation Team of South Wales Police. Their mobile phones contained messages, voice notes, and…

Two men from Tonypandy have been jailed after pleading guilty to a number of offences, including assault. Kian Davies, 20 from Tonypandy pleaded guilty to robbery, assault, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and attempted robbery. Shay Jones, 21 from Tonypandy pleaded guilty to robbery, attempted robbery, and assault. There were multiple incidents that happened over a period of three days, the first incident happened on August 7,2025, where Davies hit the victim over the side of the head with a hammer whilst they were sat on a bench, Davies continued to hit the victim over the…

A man from Swansea has been jailed after he took part in sexual communication with who he believed were three underage girls. 43-year-old Adrian Fine, from the city centre, sent sexual messages to three online accounts in March of 2025. The accounts were in fact decoys being run by a ‘paedophile hunter’ group. After pleading guilty to three counts of attempted sexual communications with a child, Fine has been sentenced to 12 months in prison. Detective Constable Kelly Hurley said: “Adrian Fine was fully of the belief that the accounts he was messaging belonged to children. “It remains staggering that…