£1.5bn Business Rates Rise Threatens UK High Street Shops
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to overhaul the UK's business rates system, branding it an unfair 'high street tax' that stifles growth and punishes brick-and-mortar retailers. Discover the plan for reform.
A British family reveals why they abandoned the UK for Malaysia, citing soaring crime rates and a loss of community safety. They claim their children's freedom has been restored in their new home, issuing a stark warning to the government.
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
Exclusive analysis reveals a growing savings gap in the UK, with high street banks offering paltry returns while the best easy-access deals deliver 25 times more interest. Discover why loyal customers are losing out.
Exclusive data analysis uncovers the surprising London borough that outperforms all others in affordability, safety, and quality of life, challenging long-held assumptions about the capital's most desirable postcodes.
A fiery exchange erupts on CNN between anchor Abby Phillip and commentator Ben Shapiro as they debate the root causes of Chicago's soaring crime rates and the controversial 'defund the police' movement.
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis delivers a scathing critique of the city's leadership, linking soft-on-crime policies to a dramatic surge in violent crime and officer exodus.
Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.
Former President Donald Trump launches a blistering attack on Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, claiming she has surrendered the city to violent criminals and demanding a return to 'law and order'.
New data from Nationwide reveals UK house prices fell by 5.3% annually in December 2023, marking the most significant decline in over a decade as higher mortgage rates continue to dampen the property market.
UK property market faces sharp correction as mortgage rates bite, while new US tariffs on China trigger global factory slowdown and market volatility.
In a bold move, Home Secretary Chris Philp orders the National Crime Agency to intensify its pursuit of Britain's most dangerous organised crime syndicates, prioritising the seizure of their assets and dismantling their networks.
EXCLUSIVE: The notorious Kinahan Cartel is facing an unprecedented threat as its empire fractures. Intelligence sources warn a new, even more violent criminal organisation is rising from the shadows, sparking fears of a bloody turf war on the streets of B
Former US President Barack Obama has delivered a sharp critique of Donald Trump's approach to crime and politics, specifically condemning his rhetoric on Chicago's violence as politically motivated and damaging to public discourse.
A damning new report reveals the catastrophic failure of the UK's prison system to rehabilitate inmates, leading to a vicious cycle of reoffending. Discover the urgent calls for a major overhaul focused on education, skills, and mental health support to t
Former President Donald Trump announces unprecedented federal takeover of Washington DC's iconic Union Station to combat surging crime rates, bypassing local authorities in a major law and order intervention.
Expert reveals the countries with the highest risks for British tourists in 2024. From terrorism threats to health crises and natural disasters - is your dream destination on this danger list?
Authorities in California have dismantled a sophisticated organised crime ring accused of stealing over £3.5 million in merchandise from Home Depot stores across multiple counties.
A Denver man is accused of a brazen multi-state crime wave, involving stolen vehicles, firearms, and high-speed police chases across Colorado and Montana, with a potential 100-year sentence.
A damning investigation reveals UK police forces are wasting millions on bureaucratic 'platitudes' and 'broken records' requests instead of tackling soaring crime rates. Victims are being failed as officers chase targets, not criminals.
A senior Democrat and former Soros justice reform official, Insha Rahman, faces intense backlash after downplaying the link between migrant crime and public safety, accusing Trump of 'fearmongering'.
Former President Donald Trump's assertions about Washington DC's murder rates during a CNN town hall have been comprehensively fact-checked and found to be significantly exaggerated, revealing a stark contrast with official crime data.
In a fiery campaign speech, Donald Trump pledges to send federal forces into Democrat-run cities like Chicago and Detroit to combat soaring crime rates, labelling them 'cesspools of violence'.
Exclusive figures reveal police are failing to solve more than 1,000 shoplifting cases every day across the UK, with just 16% of reported crimes resulting in charges as retail theft soars to record levels.
Exclusive report reveals Melbourne's escalating crime epidemic, with soaring youth offences, brazen thefts, and public violence sparking fear and a urgent call for action among residents and authorities.
In a stunning legal twist, the UK's National Crime Agency is using the ill-gotten gains of drug lords and gangsters to finance a relentless assault on the very heart of organised crime. Discover how dirty money is being turned into the ultimate weapon aga
A damning annual crime survey reveals a crisis of confidence in UK policing, with public trust crumbling over high-profile scandals and plummeting charge rates. Exclusive data analysis.
Former President Donald Trump has highlighted the most perilous urban areas in the US, blaming Democratic leadership for soaring crime rates. Discover which cities top the list and why.