Boxing Day footfall up 4.4% in strongest Christmas surge for 10 years
UK retailers enjoyed a resilient festive period with Boxing Day footfall up 4.4%, the strongest increase in a decade. Discover the trends that defined Christmas 2025 shopping.
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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.
Boxing Day sales: Mixed start as footfall dips slightly
Early data reveals a patchy start to Boxing Day sales with retail parks busier but high streets quieter. Barclays predicts £1bn less spending than last year. Discover the regional trends.
Boxing Day footfall dips on UK high streets
UK Boxing Day sales saw a shift from high streets to retail parks, with central London footfall down 7.7%. Discover the changing trends in post-Christmas shopping.
Boxing Day Sales Slump as Shoppers Avoid High Street
Boxing Day sales see a sharp decline with high street visits down 1.5%. Shoppers are more cost-conscious amid economic pressures. Read the full analysis.
M&S Declared Cool by Gen Z as New Look Fades
A seismic shift in UK high street fashion sees Marks & Spencer embraced by Gen Z while New Look and Jack Wills are branded 'Old Look' and 'uncool'. Discover the TikTok verdict and expert analysis on the retail revolution.
Boxing Day sales crowds defy £1bn spending drop forecast
Shoppers queued from dawn for Boxing Day sales at Bicester Village and on UK high streets, but Barclays predicts spending will be £1bn lower than 2024 amid economic pressures.
Lloyds Bank responds to customer's mobile app feedback
Lloyds Bank has addressed a customer's request for a pending balance feature in its mobile app, used by 10 million people. The bank acknowledged the feedback on improving transaction tracking.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
The Range Shuts Stores for Christmas and Boxing Day
Discount retailer The Range will close all 280 UK stores on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, giving staff a festive break. Find out which other major chains are following suit.
Cranberry Sauce Dominates UK Christmas Sandwiches
From Boots to Pret, cranberry sauce is smothering this year's festive sandwiches. Isobel Lewis argues it's time to end Big Cranberry's reign of terror. Read the full investigation.
Shoplifting Epidemic: 810 Unsolved Crimes a Day
New figures reveal a record 810 shoplifting offences go unsolved daily in the UK. With cases soaring, staff face abuse and violence. The Lib Dems demand action.
TGI Fridays UK at risk of administration
The TGI Fridays restaurant chain in the UK is on the brink of administration, putting 49 high street branches at risk. Get the latest updates on this breaking business story.
Evesham's Riverside Centre: A Festive Ghost Town
Evesham's Riverside Shopping Centre, once a vibrant hub, is now a leaking, near-empty shell just days before Christmas. Locals blame absentee landlords and soaring rents for its decline.
Busiest Festive Sunday as Shoppers Spend £3.4bn
UK retailers brace for the busiest Sunday before Christmas, with £3.4bn expected in last-minute spending. Discover why nostalgic gifts and supermarket deals are driving the festive rush.
Wall Street Bonuses Drive NYC Luxury Property Boom
Wall Street's biggest earners are using soaring end-of-year bonuses to snap up luxury Manhattan properties, with agents reporting record demand. Discover the hotspots.
Scope charity to close 77 UK shops by March 2026
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.
Retailers Accuse Chancellor of Ruining Christmas Sales
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism as high street sales slump post-Budget. Retailers report disastrous December with 'bleak' outlook into January. Read the full analysis.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
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.
How Online Shopping Ended My Christmas Panic
A veteran shopper's journey from high street frenzy to festive calm, exploring the guilt and liberation of modern Christmas shopping. Discover the hacks that saved December.
Nationwide pledges to keep 605 branches open until 2030
Nationwide Building Society has extended its Branch Promise, guaranteeing all 605 of its UK branches will remain open until at least 2030. Discover what this means for face-to-face banking.
Nationwide branches to stay open until 2030
Nationwide Building Society confirms all 605 UK branches will remain open until at least 2030, securing face-to-face banking for millions of members nationwide.
Nationwide's 133 sole branches: Expert warning issued
Nationwide Building Society reveals 133 locations where it is the last bank branch. Experts warn of financial exclusion risks. Discover the full list and what it means for your community.
Nationwide pledges branches open until 2030
Nationwide Building Society extends its branch promise, committing to keep its entire network of 696 Nationwide and Virgin Money branches open until at least 2030, bucking the industry trend.
Nationwide branches to remain open until 2030
Nationwide Building Society has extended its Branch Promise, keeping all UK locations open until at least 2030. Discover how this commitment benefits communities.
106 UK Bank Branches Face Closure in Major Shakeup
Britain's banking crisis deepens as major lenders announce 106 new branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales, leaving communities fighting for financial survival.
Fourth US Bank Collapses as First Republic Fails
First Republic Bank becomes latest casualty in American banking turmoil, with JPMorgan acquiring assets in dramatic federal intervention following SVB, Signature and Silvergate failures.
Monzo hires Google veteran for African expansion drive
Former Google and Standard Chartered executive Hussain Elius appointed as Monzo's Head of International Markets to drive African expansion strategy
Lloyds Faces Major Fine Over Spanish Property Scandal
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group could face substantial penalties after UK regulators uncovered serious misconduct in its Spanish property investment scheme affecting thousands of customers.
Full List of UK Bank Branches Closing in 2024
Major UK banks announce sweeping branch closures across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - is your local bank on the list?
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