Poundland confirms 11 additional UK stores are set to close permanently in 2024, following a strategic review by parent company Pepco. Discover the full list of affected locations and what it means for the high street.
NatWest Group has confirmed it will shut down 55 of its high street branches across the UK in 2024, citing a major shift towards online and mobile banking. This move impacts communities from London to rural Scotland.
UK banking stocks suffered a dramatic sell-off following reports that Rachel Reeves is considering a new windfall tax on lenders in the upcoming autumn budget. The proposal, aimed at funding national priorities, sent shockwaves through the financial secto
A trusted NatWest manager who brazenly stole £344,000 from his own bank vault in a meticulously planned daytime robbery has been jailed for three years and four months.
Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is set to close six stores across the UK in a major restructuring plan, putting dozens of jobs at risk. Get the full details on the locations and the company's strategy.
Residents and business owners voice their fears as soaring crime, anti-social behaviour, and neglect turn once-thriving high streets into no-go zones, prompting a retail exodus.
An investigation into the silent disappearance of Britain's grassroots music venues and late-night clubs. Discover the causes and the cultural cost of this growing crisis.
A prominent UK supermarket chain is set to close 60 stores and cut hundreds of jobs in a drastic restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and adapting to changing consumer habits.
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly a third of UK pharmacy owners have remortgaged their homes to keep businesses running amid funding crisis and rising costs.
A shocking new survey reveals the dire state of Britain's pharmacies, with owners digging into their own pockets to survive a funding crisis, risking closures and creating 'pharmacy deserts' across the nation.
A NatWest cashier from Kent who stole £18,000 from customer accounts to feed a crippling gambling habit has been given a suspended sentence. Read the full court report.
Emergency response underway as torrential rain and severe flooding devastate Texas schools, forcing closures and dramatic student evacuations. Critical infrastructure damage reported.
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly 400 UK pools at risk of closure due to crippling energy costs and urgent safety repairs, threatening community health and children's swimming access.
Thousands of NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland customers were left stranded as a major outage knocked out mobile and online banking services, sparking a wave of frustration.
Drivers face severe delays after a serious crash on the M25 near Surrey forces a full clockwise closure between Junctions 10 and 11 for urgent barrier repairs, with National Highways warning of overnight disruption.
Vietnam endures its most intense heatwave on record, with temperatures reaching a staggering 44°C, causing widespread power shortages and school closures across Southeast Asia.
The Home Office announces an accelerated plan to shut down asylum seeker hotels, promising a 'significant increase' in closures starting early 2026, aiming to cut costs and reduce the asylum backlog.
Major banking giants NatWest and Halifax announce the closure of 39 UK branches in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to online banking. Full list of affected locations and what it means for customers.
Major Australian universities are cutting hundreds of academic jobs and dozens of courses amid financial pressures and government funding reforms, sparking protests and concerns about the future of higher education.
Another major blow to the UK High Street as a beloved fashion retailer announces the closure of 35 stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Discover if your local store is affected.
Another major Italian restaurant chain has fallen into administration, marking the fourth such collapse in 2025. The crisis threatens jobs and highlights severe pressures facing UK's hospitality sector from rising costs and changing consumer habits.
The iconic accessories chain Claire's has been saved from administration after a dramatic restructuring deal with new owners. Discover which UK stores will close and what this means for the future of the brand.
Exclusive: BrewDog, the self-styled 'punk' brewery, is in a fierce battle for survival. With sales crashing, the Scottish firm has been forced to axe 18 beers and close six pubs. Insiders reveal a brand struggling to stay relevant. Is this the end of an e
Hurricane Erin barrels towards the US East Coast, forcing widespread beach closures from the Carolinas to New York City. Authorities issue urgent warnings as the storm threatens dangerous rip currents and severe coastal conditions.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage triumphs in High Court, forcing NatWest and the FCA to disclose crucial documents related to the closure of his Coutts account, in a major victory for free speech and banking transparency.
The UK's retail sector is facing an existential crisis, with new data revealing a record number of shop closures. Industry experts are pointing the finger at the Chancellor's recent budget, citing a perfect storm of rising business rates and a lack of sup
A tractor crash on the M20 in Kent has led to significant damage to a bridge, causing major traffic disruptions. Emergency services are on the scene as repairs begin.
A tractor has fallen from a bridge onto the M20, causing severe traffic disruptions. Emergency services are on the scene as motorists face long delays. Latest updates here.
A tractor crashed through a bridge barrier on the M20, causing severe traffic disruptions and emergency closures. Read the full details of this bizarre incident.
Rising taxes, energy bills, and operational costs are pushing British pubs to the brink, with hundreds shutting their doors permanently. Discover the challenges facing the industry and what it means for communities.