MFI, a once-popular furniture chain that collapsed in 2008, is set to make a comeback in the second half of 2026 after a £3 million re-invention by Victorian Plumbing, which acquired the brand last year. The new MFI will operate as an online homewares business, focusing on various home furnishings, and will be managed by an experienced team, utilizing vacated warehouses in Lancashire. CEO Mark Radcliffe expressed excitement about tapping into the UK homewares market, highlighting the brand’s potential for growth amidst ongoing challenges faced by other retail chains.
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100ml liquid limit set to be scrapped for flyers across Europe
European holidaymakers may soon be able to carry up to two litres of liquids, including perfumes and wine, in their hand luggage at major airports equipped with advanced CT scanners, pending approval from the European Civil Aviation Conference. This change follows the lifting of the 100ml limit at Birmingham and Edinburgh airports, which already utilize this technology, while other UK airports continue to enforce the older restrictions. Want More Context? 🔎
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