Major UK retail brands shut stores in 2025
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 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.
Internet icon Grime Gran teams with EE and Debrett's to launch a festive scam-safety guide. Her message: trust your gut and hang up—it's not rude, it's essential protection.
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.
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.
Puerto Rico mourns the loss of Rafael Ithier, founder of El Gran Combo. The self-taught maestro, whose music inspired Bad Bunny, was 99. Discover his incredible legacy.
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.
A 95-year-old woman declared dead was found cooking in her kitchen six days later. Doctors diagnosed an 'artificial death'. Read this astonishing medical mystery.
A Eurowings flight from Gran Canaria to Hamburg made an emergency landing in Bilbao after a German pensioner died of a heart attack onboard. Nearly 200 passengers were affected. Read the full story.
Sydney's Bondi Beach has reopened after a shark attack prompted its closure. Lifeguards are patrolling with drones and jetskis as authorities urge swimmers to stay vigilant. Read the latest safety updates.
Heavily armed gangs launch large-scale attacks in Haiti's Artibonite region, killing nearly a dozen and displacing hundreds. Survivors flee to Saint-Marc as police struggle to respond. Read the full report.
Heavily armed gangs launch large-scale attacks in Haiti's central region, killing civilians and burning homes. Hundreds flee as police call for urgent backup. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
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.
Family of missing Essex sailor James 'Jemsie' Nunan reveal burnt iPad and phone found in investigation. New clues emerge 14 weeks after his disappearance in Gran Canaria.
Scots actress Gudrun Ure, beloved for her role as Super Gran, bequeaths over £650,000 to charities including RNLI and Women's Refuge in her £2million will. Discover her incredible legacy.
Saks Off Fifth announces closure of nine US stores including flagship NYC location. Company confirms no bankruptcy filing despite restructuring. Read the full details.
Tourists shocked as decomposing organic material spill forces closure of at least 12 beaches across six municipalities on Gran Canaria. Authorities investigate source as clean-up continues.
Swap the UK's soggy weather for Playa de Maspalomas in Gran Canaria, soaking up 10 hours of daily winter sun. Find cheap flights from across the UK and explore its unique dunes.
Britain's banking crisis deepens as major lenders announce 106 new branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales, leaving communities fighting for financial survival.
Reality TV superstar Kim Kardashian found herself completely stumped when questioned about jacket potatoes by 72-year-old Grime artist MC Grime Gran during a lighthearted interview that left Sarah Paulson in hysterics.
Shocking new research reveals how the closure of popular coffee chains like Starbucks and Dunkin' can wipe thousands off nearby property values across Britain.
Lily Allen raises eyebrows as she's photographed with actress Madeline Brewer, who plays David Harbour's mistress in 'Gran Turismo', during Halloween celebrations in Los Angeles.
Marks & Spencer reveals plans to shut 20 stores and relocate 13 others in dramatic restructuring plan affecting multiple UK locations including Birmingham and Liverpool.
Shock as naturists face legal action at popular Florida nude beach. Authorities crack down on clothing-optional area despite longstanding tolerance.
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.
Major changes are hitting Poundland as several stores prepare to shut their doors permanently. Discover which locations are affected and what this means for shoppers and staff.