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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the abolition of the current business rates system, launching a comprehensive review to create a fairer tax regime for UK high streets and level the playing field with online giants.
A major lorry fire has caused catastrophic disruption on the M6 in Cheshire, leading to a full closure between junctions 16 and 17. Motorists face severe delays as emergency services and National Highways work to clear the wreckage. Live updates on divers
A popular Sydney eatery, 'The Shed', has shocked its loyal patrons by announcing its immediate and permanent closure, citing overwhelming family reasons and leaving a community in mourning.
The M57 motorway near Liverpool is closed in both directions following a serious collision. Emergency services are on scene with major delays expected. Latest travel advice.
The iconic Piggly's Restaurant in Wautoma, Wisconsin, a cherished local institution for 76 years, has served its final meal. Rising costs and staffing shortages have forced its permanent closure, leaving a community in mourning.
John Lewis's flagship Brighton store is set to close, with management citing crippling government business rates as a key factor. The decision puts 300 jobs at risk and deals a major blow to the city's retail heart.
A cherished Connecticut dining institution has served its final meal, closing its doors permanently after eight decades as a community cornerstone, marking a significant loss for the local area.
Australian fast-food favourite Guzman y Gomez faces significant hurdles in its ambitious US expansion, with reports of financial losses, leadership exits, and a struggle to adapt its menu for American tastes. Is the burrito bubble bursting?
Exclusive: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield slam parent company Unilever for abandoning ethical values, warning customers and staff of corporate betrayal.
A UK mum transformed her crochet hobby into a thriving £80k business after quitting her job, proving passion projects can be profitable. Discover her inspiring journey from side hustle to success.
Exclusive: Howard Lutnick of Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly in advanced talks with the former US President to develop a major real estate venture in Japan's capital, signalling Trump's post-election business ambitions.
British tech giant Dyson has unexpectedly closed its entire German retail operation, making all 30 employees redundant with immediate effect in a major European market retreat.
Jenkins Quality Barbecue, a legendary Florida institution serving its famous 'ribs & rice' for over seven decades, has suddenly closed all locations, leaving a community in mourning and a family legacy at a crossroads.
Yorkshire's beloved Spotted Cow Cookies has ceased trading, leaving 25 employees jobless and customers heartbroken. The family-run bakery, famed for its gourmet biscuits, succumbed to the relentless pressure of the cost-of-living crisis and soaring inflat
A Warwickshire businessman has been hailed a hero after his blistering Facebook response to a group of women who launched a vicious campaign of abuse against his young employees, calling their behaviour 'utterly disgusting'.
After a gruelling 15-year battle, Nuneaton business owner Paul Edwards triumphs over a wrongly issued parking fine that threatened to destroy his livelihood and home.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a furious backlash from business leaders for her 'deafening silence' on the upcoming Autumn Budget, creating crippling uncertainty for UK firms and sparking fears of a major economic misstep.
Exclusive: Arthur T. Demoulas, the ousted CEO beloved by workers, enters mediation in a dramatic final attempt to buy back the 50.5% stake of the Market Basket grocery chain and end the family feud that has paralysed the business.
The Duchess of Sussex has abruptly closed her lifestyle venture, ShopMy, just weeks after its high-profile launch, sparking speculation and industry analysis.
Exclusive: The multi-billion pound Kraft Heinz merger is under intense scrutiny as major investors push for a potential breakup of the food and condiment titan. Analysts suggest a split could unlock significant value.
A UK business owner fights back against shoplifters by publicly shaming them with hilarious CCTV footage of them stealing rubber ducks, bath bombs, and chocolate. His viral campaign highlights the growing crisis facing small retailers.
Another top-tier Sydney restaurant shuts its doors permanently, fuelling the city's escalating hospitality crisis and leaving the culinary scene reeling.
Nestlé's UK & Ireland boss, Stefano Agostini, has been abruptly dismissed after nearly four decades with the company for failing to disclose a personal relationship with a colleague, breaching strict corporate governance rules.
The Freccia brothers' Volkswagen garage in Connecticut faces a shocking eviction after six decades. A bitter family trust battle forces the closure, leaving the community and 15 employees devastated. Read the full story of this local institution's downfal
Two brothers who fled the Bosnian War with just £300 have built a £15 million food manufacturing business in the UK, employing 150 people and supplying major supermarkets.
After half a century of serving the community, a cherished family-run pizzeria in California has closed permanently, citing insurmountable economic pressures and the loss of its lease, leaving locals heartbroken.
Exclusive: Royal Mail's parent company, IDS, secures a pivotal 7-year contract with the US Postal Service to handle stateside parcel deliveries, aiming to reverse fortunes after a bruising year of losses and industrial disputes.
Sydney's iconic Small's Deli in Darlinghurst, a celebrated haunt of foodies and chef Nigella Lawson, has served its final sandwich. Owners Ben and Lisa Small announce their emotional farewell, citing a perfect storm of rising costs and the desire for a ne
New data reveals a sharp decline in optimism across Britain's vital services sector, driven by mounting cost pressures and subdued consumer demand, raising concerns for the economic outlook.