The Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, owner of TGI Fridays in the UK, has entered administration, resulting in the immediate closure of 16 restaurants. Find out the full story and what it means for the high street.
The Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group has closed 16 TGI Fridays restaurants after filing to appoint administrators. Find out the latest on this high street casualty.
Britain's high streets face over 150 shop closures in 2026. See the full list of 10 iconic retailers shutting branches, from fashion chains to charity shops.
A Tesco shopper's viral discovery reveals how to sync your app shopping list directly to in-store scanners, showing aisle locations and stock levels. Learn the simple steps to transform your grocery shop.
A charity shop manager explains why she dreads receiving DVDs as donations, citing overflowing stock and recycling woes. Discover the future of physical media.
A charity shop manager has revealed the one item she dreads receiving due to overwhelming donations and slow sales. Discover why DVDs are causing a stockpile crisis and what it means for donors.
River Island, Primark, and Poundland are among the big names closing shops this month, following a brutal 2025 that saw over 3,000 stores vanish. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for UK retail.
Major UK retailers including River Island, Primark, and Poundland are closing stores this month, following a brutal 2025 that saw over 3,000 shops vanish. Discover the full list of locations affected.
Macy's Inc. confirms closure of 66 stores across a dozen US states as part of its 'Bold New Chapter' strategy. Clearance sales start mid-January 2026.
Fodor's travel guide names seven destinations, including the Canary Islands, that holidaymakers should skip in 2026 to combat overtourism and environmental strain. Discover the full list and why they made the 'No List'.
Discover five standout books from 2025 that you should add to your 2026 reading list, featuring memoirs, historical fiction, and myth retellings from acclaimed authors.
Lloyds Banking Group confirms 16 branch closures next month, with 55 more to follow. Discover the full list and the reasons behind the move as digital banking soars.
A 23-year-old student's £56 weekly Tesco haul, packed with healthy items, has gone viral on Reddit. Discover their savvy shopping secrets and tips to cut your own food bill.
Cardzone launches a huge 50% off closing down sale at its Didcot store, set to shut on 10 January 2026. Plus, River Island and Poundland announce further UK store closures.
A wave of closures hit UK high streets in 2025 as major retail and hospitality brands shuttered shops. Discover which household names disappeared and why.
A staggering 8,234 US stores shut permanently in 2025, a 12% rise on 2024. Discover which major chains collapsed and why experts say the 'retail apocalypse' is a myth.
Skyrocketing food, labour, and rent costs are forcing historic American restaurants to shut down permanently. Discover the human stories behind the closures and the industry's fragile future.
Discover the ultimate hack for a peaceful Christmas food shop. A journalist reveals why visiting Asda at 1am transformed her festive experience, with fully stocked shelves and no crowds.
Disability charity Scope is shutting 77 of its 138 UK stores in a major restructure to tackle a £8.9m deficit. The closures, alongside job cuts, aim to save millions as charity retail faces soaring costs and online competition.
Hardee's is shutting down outlets across the US as its largest franchisee faces a $6.5 million lawsuit. Discover the locations affected and the reasons behind the closures.
A quarter of UK Christmas hosts have forgotten a key dinner item. Aldi urges shoppers to 'check lists twice' to avoid festive panic. Discover the top 10 most overlooked essentials.
Fashion giant River Island will close 33 UK shops by end of January as part of a restructuring plan to ensure its future. The closures affect locations nationwide.
The David Jones retail chain announces the permanent closure of its Castle Hill and Tuggerah stores in early 2026, ending over three decades of service. Shoppers and staff react with sadness.
Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.
Discount retailer Poundland confirms 14 more closures by February, bringing total shutdowns to over 100. Find out which stores are affected and where clearance sales are on.
Poundland confirms seven store closures before Christmas, including Lymington on Dec 14. Closing-down sales offer up to 40% off. Chain returns to £1 pricing.
Multiple roads in Leicester city centre remain closed after a grenade was discovered in a charity shop donation. Explosives teams are on scene as police urge public to avoid the area.
Saks Off Fifth announces closure of nine US stores including flagship NYC location. Company confirms no bankruptcy filing despite restructuring. Read the full details.
Starbucks announces UK store closures as Brits turn to rivals amid cost of living crisis and boycotts. Has the coffee giant lost its sparkle?
Britain's banking crisis deepens as major lenders announce 106 new branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales, leaving communities fighting for financial survival.