Downtown Home & Garden, a beloved community staple in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has shut its doors for good, a victim of soaring rents and costs. Its closure is part of a record wave of US retail failures.
The A1(M) southbound in Hertfordshire remains shut after a serious collision. Police and National Highways advise drivers to avoid the area. Get the latest updates here.
Families in Solihull saw their festive plans ruined after Miller & Carter Hockley Heath closed on Christmas Day due to an electrical fault, leaving them without their £105pp meals. Read the full story.
The M54 motorway in Shropshire is closed in both directions after a major police incident. Expect severe delays and follow diversion routes. Get live updates here.
ExxonMobil confirms the Fife Ethylene Plant will close in February after failing to secure a viable buyer. Over 400 jobs are at risk. Read the full story on the economic and policy factors behind the shutdown.
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander explains why a £150m deal saved 500 jobs at Grangemouth but not at Mossmorran, citing a lack of a 'pathway to profitability' from ExxonMobil.
First Minister John Swinney warns PM Keir Starmer that Scotland's energy industry needs urgent UK Government support, including scrapping the energy profits levy, to avoid irreversible decline.
First Minister John Swinney claims the UK Government is unwilling to support Scottish industry, citing 500+ recent job losses. He will demand urgent action in a meeting with PM Starmer.
Sydney's M4 tunnel has been closed, causing significant traffic disruption across the city. Get the latest updates on the closure and alternative routes.
The A27 near Chichester is closed in both directions due to a police-led incident, causing major delays. Sussex Police are on the scene. Follow for live updates.
The M54 in Shropshire is closed eastbound for overnight recovery of a crashed HGV. National Highways warn of delays and have a diversion in place. Follow for live updates.
First Minister John Swinney faces criticism after appearing to guarantee job interviews for redundant Mossmorran workers, then backtracking. Read the full story.
First Minister John Swinney caused confusion after appearing to guarantee job interviews for redundant Mossmorran workers, a pledge the Scottish Government later retracted. Discover the full story.
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes denies conflict with UK Government over Mossmorran plant closure affecting 429 jobs. Read how both governments are responding to the employment crisis.
Beloved Chinese Noodle House in Sydney's Chinatown announces permanent closure after landlord ends lease. Follow their Instagram for updates on a potential new location.
Defence firm Babcock signals willingness to recruit skilled workers from the closing Mossmorran plant. Over 400 jobs at risk. Scottish Secretary hails 'constructive' talks.
As ExxonMobil closes Mossmorran plant costing 400 jobs, Shell's Jackdaw field faces opposition despite offering energy security. Discover the real emissions figures and economic impact.
As Scottish politicians celebrate World Cup qualification, Mossmorran plant job losses expose Net Zero policy tensions. Read how Holyrood debates energy crisis.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour and SNP of 'industrial vandalism' as Mossmorran ethylene plant closure threatens 400 jobs. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
Scottish Conservatives declare UK oil and gas emergency as ExxonMobil's Fife plant faces partial closure, threatening hundreds of skilled jobs. Labour government faces criticism over Net Zero policies.
ExxonMobil confirms closure of Fife ethylene plant, blaming Labour's North Sea phase-out and CO2 taxes. Business leaders warn of brain drain as Chancellor's Budget looms.
ExxonMobil chairman cites 'deliberate' UK Government policies as key factor in Mossmorran plant closure, putting 179 jobs at risk. Scottish Government pledges support.
SNP's Stephen Flynn accuses Westminster of sleepwalking into Scottish deindustrialisation as ExxonMobil's Fife Ethylene Plant closes, affecting 400 families. Read the full political fallout.
Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes urges UK Government intervention as ExxonMobil announces Mossmorran plant closure, threatening 429 jobs. Read the full story.
ExxonMobil confirms closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant near Cowdenbeath, blaming UK government policy and high costs. Up to 450 jobs at risk in major blow to Scottish economy.
ExxonMobil announces closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant in February 2026, putting 429 jobs at risk. The move deals a major blow to Scotland's manufacturing sector and sparks political fallout.
ExxonMobil announces the closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant in February 2026, putting 200 direct jobs and over 250 contractor roles at risk. Discover the economic impact and government response.
A serious lorry fire has caused complete closure of the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions 11 and 10, creating 60-minute delays and severe traffic disruption during Friday rush hour.
Major disruption on M4 as emergency services respond to serious collision between junctions 10 and 11, causing extensive delays and diversions during Wednesday evening rush hour.
The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.