UK high street crisis: Hundreds of stores closing
Britain's high streets face another brutal year as major retailers announce widespread closures, job losses, and restructuring plans amid rising costs and changing shopping habits.
Britain's high streets face another brutal year as major retailers announce widespread closures, job losses, and restructuring plans amid rising costs and changing shopping habits.
Popular fashion retailer River Island is set to close several stores in the UK as part of a strategic shift. Find out which locations are affected and why.
Fashion retailer River Island is set to close several stores in the UK, impacting high streets nationwide. Find out which locations are affected.
New banking regulations could leave millions without access to their money. Find out how these changes may affect you and what you can do to protect your finances.
HBO Max is set to restrict password sharing, mirroring Netflix’s strategy. Find out how this will impact subscribers and when the changes take effect.
Discount retailer Poundland announces the closure of 37 stores nationwide, impacting several high streets. Find out if your local branch is affected.
Halifax is offering £175 to eligible customers who switch to its Reward Current Account. Find out if you meet the criteria and how to claim your bonus.
Discover which London police stations have closed and how these changes impact local communities and public safety.
A well-known cocktail bar chain in London has entered administration following significant financial struggles, leaving staff and patrons in shock.
Popular accessories retailer Claire's has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US, marking its second financial collapse since 2018. The move comes amid challenging retail conditions and shifting consumer trends.
Iconic jewellery and accessories retailer Claire's has filed for bankruptcy, sparking mass closures of its UK stores. Find out what this means for shoppers and employees.
Popular jewellery and accessories retailer Claire's could close 280 UK stores as its parent company files for bankruptcy protection in the US, raising concerns over jobs and high street impact.
A dangerous new scam is targeting WhatsApp users, tricking them into handing over their accounts. Learn how to spot the warning signs and protect yourself.
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a BrewDog advert for exaggerating pub closures, ruling it misled consumers. The craft beer giant faces backlash over its 'Pubs are closing at a rate of one a day' claim.
Locals in a quaint British village are up in arms over new traffic restrictions they claim have turned their peaceful community into a 'prison'. Read their shocking story.
A major WhatsApp scam operation has been dismantled after fraudsters exploited verification codes to hijack accounts. Learn how the scheme worked and how to protect yourself.
A British prisoner of war who witnessed the devastating Hiroshima atomic bombing shares his chilling firsthand account in a powerful new documentary.
Thousands of Queensland teachers have walked off the job, demanding better pay and conditions, leaving schools scrambling to manage disruptions.
Supermarket giant Morrisons announces plans to axe 3,600 roles as part of a restructuring effort, closing warehouses and revamping stores. Find out how this impacts employees and shoppers.
Storm Floris wreaks havoc across the UK, causing severe travel disruptions, power outages, and dangerous conditions. Rail and road services remain heavily affected as weather warnings persist.
Severe weather causes widespread travel chaos across Scotland, with rail cancellations and road closures disrupting thousands of commuters.
On the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, historian Iain MacGregor shares a gripping account of the devastation and its lasting impact on survivors and global history.
Popular homeware chain At Home announces bankruptcy filing and store closures, sending shockwaves through the UK retail market. What this means for shoppers and employees.
Papa John's is set to close 70 of its UK stores as part of a major restructuring plan. Find out which locations are affected and why the pizza chain is making these cuts.
Celebrity chef Paula Deen's restaurants in Savannah have suddenly closed, leaving fans and employees shocked. Discover the reasons behind the abrupt shutdown.
Two of London's most historic pubs, The Mayflower and The Prospect of Whitby, are under threat as developers eye their prime riverside locations. Could these iconic landmarks be lost forever?
Spotify and Xbox users in the UK face potential account deletions under the new Online Safety Act, sparking widespread outrage over privacy and digital rights.
Starbucks is closing its mobile order-only stores in the US and UK, marking a shift in its digital-first strategy. Find out why the experiment failed.
Major US retailer JCPenney announces store closures across multiple states. Find out if your local branch is affected.
Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 branches, impacting customers in Yorkshire, East Midlands, and beyond. Find out if your local branch is affected.