Discover Hotel Pelirocco in Brighton, the UK's coolest city. This unique boutique hotel offers 19 wildly themed rooms, a vibrant bar, and a very playful room service menu for an unforgettable stay.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
The Fry Awards 2025 unveil Britain's best fish and chip takeaways and restaurants. Discover if your local chippy made the prestigious list. See the winners now!
Married At First Sight UK star Rebecca Fenney has gone Instagram official with Liverpool footballer Lily Woodham, weeks after her split from TV husband Bailey Smith. Discover her journey to a new love.
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.
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.
Home Bargains confirms all UK stores will close for Boxing Day and New Year's Day 2025, giving staff a festive break. Find out the key dates for shoppers.
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.
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.
A Sydney bakery shuts its doors citing safety fears after the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15. Australia moves to overhaul gun laws as the community reels. Read the full story.
A beloved Sydney Jewish bakery has closed its doors permanently following the Bondi Beach terror attack, citing a changed world and community trauma. Read the full story of loss and resilience.
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.
Didier Sockeel announces semi-retirement, selling his Castlecrag patisserie. The iconic French bakery will continue under new owners from January 2026. Read his heartfelt farewell.
Upmarket bakery chain Gail's announces major expansion with 40 new stores across England by early 2026, following a 20% sales surge. Discover the strategy behind its growth.
Upmarket bakery chain Gail's reveals ambitious expansion plans for England, targeting 40 new outlets by early 2026. The move comes despite local protests over gentrification and rising business losses.
Upmarket bakery chain Gail's has announced plans to open 40 new stores across the UK, focusing on locations outside London in a major boost for the high street. Read the full story.
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.
Saks Off Fifth announces closure of nine US stores including flagship NYC location. Company confirms no bankruptcy filing despite restructuring. Read the full details.
Forsyth's of Edinburgh, Scotland's longest-running bakery established in 1852, is now for sale as the sixth-generation family owners announce their departure, marking a poignant moment in Scottish culinary history.
Britain's banking crisis deepens as major lenders announce 106 new branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales, leaving communities fighting for financial survival.
Shocking new research reveals how the closure of popular coffee chains like Starbucks and Dunkin' can wipe thousands off nearby property values across Britain.
Marks & Spencer reveals plans to shut 20 stores and relocate 13 others in dramatic restructuring plan affecting multiple UK locations including Birmingham and Liverpool.
Major UK banks announce sweeping branch closures across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - is your local bank on the list?
Britain's shopping streets face unprecedented change as major chains including Boots, M&S and Wilko announce widespread store closures affecting communities nationwide.