Business confidence weakens sharply as hiring falls
Key surveys reveal UK business confidence fell sharply at the end of 2025, with hiring declining amid rising costs. Discover the mixed outlook for 2026.
Key surveys reveal UK business confidence fell sharply at the end of 2025, with hiring declining amid rising costs. Discover the mixed outlook for 2026.
Just Eat's 2025 trends report reveals a 143% surge in Cheestrings orders as nostalgic snacks and viral trends like Dubai chocolate reshape UK delivery. Discover the data.
Just Eat's 2025 report reveals a nostalgia boom, with Cheestrings orders up 143%. Discover the viral snacks, wellness products, and cocktails shaping UK delivery trends.
Discover Stamford, Lincolnshire's 'mini Oxford', crowned the UK's best high street for independent shops. Explore its 170 unique boutiques, weekly market, and stunning stone architecture.
Discover Stamford, the Lincolnshire town dubbed a 'mini Oxford' with 170 independent shops, a weekly market, and stunning historic architecture. Plan your visit today.
New data reveals the UK's top 20 property hotspots and cold spots for 2025. See which postcodes saw the biggest price rises and falls, from Suffolk to Sunderland.
Discover the top fashion trends for 2026, from romantic Poetcore to bold Loud Luxury. Learn which colours and styles are set to dominate wardrobes this year.
Discover the key fashion trends for 2026, from the romantic 'Poetcore' aesthetic to Pantone's 'Cloud Dancer' colour and the return of 80s maximalism. Learn what's in and what's out for your wardrobe this year.
Lidl GB reports a record-breaking Christmas with over 50 million shoppers and £1.1bn in sales. Discover the key drivers behind the discount retailer's festive surge.
Discover the key trouser trends for 2026, from Pantone's 'Cloud Dancer' white to elegant silk and equestrian styles. Elevate your wardrobe with our expert style guide.
Discover the key trouser trends for 2026, including Pantone's Cloud Dancer colour and equestrian styles. Learn how to style these pieces for a chic, modern wardrobe. Click for expert fashion insights.
Lidl enjoyed a record-breaking festive period with over 50 million shoppers and £1.1bn in sales. Discover how the discount giant is reshaping UK retail.
Discover the top interior design trends for 2026, from heritage maximalism to hidden smart spaces and dark wood's comeback. Get inspired to transform your home.
A look back at the UK's most sought-after items in 2025, from viral toys to seasonal food collaborations and shifting spending habits. Discover the full story.
UK airport data reveals a 165% surge in matcha sales as Gen Z travellers, influenced by social media wellness trends, opt for antioxidants over alcohol. Discover the new travel habits.
Britain leads Europe in hybrid work roles, with 42% of job ads offering home-working. Discover how this trend is reshaping the UK's employment landscape and the battle for talent.
A Berkshire teacher argues the viral 'six-seven' trend promotes mindless behaviour. He urges students to question why they follow trends, fostering hope through kindness, not social media profits.
From nostalgic TV to viral gadgets, the things Brits loved most in 2025 offer a surprising mirror to our collective psyche. Discover what your top picks reveal about you.
Boxing Day shopping gets a 'really positive start' with retail park visits up 6.9%. Discover the trends reshaping the post-Christmas sales, from coastal town boosts to changing consumer habits.
Plan your festive shopping with our guide to Boxing Day and New Year opening hours for Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl, and other major UK supermarkets.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out which stores are open on Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
Shopper footfall across UK high streets and retail parks surged on Christmas Eve, rising 2.4% year-on-year. Discover the regional data and what it means for retailers.
From AI advice to pension dashboards, discover the key personal finance trends predicted for 2026 that will impact how Britons save, invest, and plan for the future.
Plan your festive shopping with Ikea's UK Christmas and New Year opening hours. Stores are closed on Christmas Eve and Day, with reduced hours on Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and Day.
Despite most Brits owning one, the air fryer remains the most wanted Christmas gift. Discover the smart tech and generational trends shaping festive lists.
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.
Move over, prosecco crisps. The UK's latest festive food fad involves cooking with your Christmas tree. We tested recipes from cured fish to ice cream. Discover the edible conifer trend and its surprising history.
Discover the 'Curve Cut', the soft, face-framing hairstyle set to dominate 2026. Top stylists reveal why this low-maintenance, universally flattering look is the future of hair.
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.
Discover the 11 products UK readers couldn't get enough of in 2025, from a surprise coffee winner to Lego sets and luxury sleep masks. Find out what made the cut.