Career Diplomat Christian Turner Named New UK Ambassador to US
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
Co-op launches 11 new stores across the UK from Bristol to Scotland, creating local hubs and jobs. See the full list of locations and discover exclusive member offers.
John Lewis boss Peter Ruis reveals £800m store transformation plan as customers return to physical retail. Discover how the employee-owned chain is reinventing department stores.
Marks & Spencer announces a massive expansion of 500 new UK stores, featuring wider aisles and larger car parks. Discover the full details of their growth strategy.
Aldi shuts its Sheaf Street store in Daventry, replacing it with a new outlet the next day. The move is part of a £650m investment creating 40 jobs per store. Discover the full list of new locations.
UK retail sales fell 1.1% in October as consumers delayed purchases ahead of Black Friday. Clothing stores saw the sharpest decline. Read the full analysis.
Dillard's will shutter its Plano, Texas store by January 2026 as the shopping centre undergoes redevelopment. The closure affects 93 employees despite strong company sales.
Poundland confirms six stores have been saved from closure, while twelve are shutting their doors. Get the full list of locations affected by the retailer's major restructuring plan.
New research shows over half of Brits are open to AI shopping assistants, with 28% happy for AI to make purchases on their behalf. Discover the future of retail.
The Co-op is opening 50 new and refurbished stores across the UK before December 25, urging the government for business rates reform to sustain high street investment.
The beloved DIY chain Bunnings finds itself at the centre of a heated national debate as calls intensify to prohibit pets in stores following a series of concerning incidents. As opinions clash between animal lovers and safety advocates, we examine whethe
American fashion giant Gap launches innovative London store format specifically designed for Gen Z shoppers, blending digital experiences with physical retail.
An explosive investigation reveals how organised crime groups are using legitimate-looking convenience stores as fronts for illegal immigration, money laundering and benefit fraud across the UK.
A sophisticated organised crime ring targeting Lego sets across Texas has been dismantled after a major police investigation uncovered their multi-state theft operation.
Discount supermarket giant Aldi reveals ambitious expansion plans with 16 new locations set to open, creating hundreds of jobs and bringing bargain groceries to more communities.
Supermarket giant Tesco is permanently closing its deli counters across all UK stores, affecting hundreds of locations and changing how customers shop for fresh meat and cheese.
Exclusive investigation uncovers the truth behind Amazon's cashier-less stores - hundreds of Indian workers are watching your shopping, not just AI.
Amazon confirms major job cuts across AWS and physical stores technology divisions, signalling strategic shift toward AI-driven operations and cost optimisation.
Supermarket giant Morrisons reveals ambitious growth strategy with 250 new convenience stores planned, creating thousands of jobs across Britain amid retail transformation.
Southeastern Grocers makes difficult decision to shutter multiple Winn-Dixie locations as part of strategic restructuring, affecting communities throughout Florida.
Popular Cornish fashion brand Seasalt is embarking on its biggest retail expansion yet, planning to open 30 new stores across the UK and create 350 jobs as demand for their colourful designs continues to grow.
Singer Jessica Simpson reveals surprising childhood details about growing up with a father earning just £30,000 annually, forcing the family to rely heavily on budget shopping and discount stores.
Britain's competition watchdog launches investigation into Apple and Google's mobile duopoly, examining concerns over stranglehold on app stores and operating systems.
Tech giants Apple and Google could face unprecedented legislation forcing them to open up their app stores to competition, as UK ministers consider new digital market powers.
American homeware giant Pottery Barn makes its UK debut through John Lewis partnership. Discover which signature pieces lifestyle experts predict will disappear from shelves fastest.