River Island, Primark, and Poundland are among the big names closing shops this month, following a brutal 2025 that saw over 3,000 stores vanish. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for UK retail.
Major UK retailers including River Island, Primark, and Poundland are closing stores this month, following a brutal 2025 that saw over 3,000 shops vanish. Discover the full list of locations affected.
A savvy shopper discovered a designer Valentino bag worth nearly £2,000 in a London charity shop for just £250. Her top tip? Hunt in affluent areas for hidden gems.
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.
Discover the charm of Dorking, a Surrey market town brimming with independent shops, new businesses like Rush Hair, and stunning countryside views. Plan your visit today.
Explore Dorking's charming high street, full of independent shops and a new Rush Hair salon, nestled at the foot of Surrey's beautiful Box Hill. Discover the perfect winter visit.
The UK's iconic fish and chip shops could become a 'niche' offering, with soaring cod prices and fierce competition threatening their survival. Discover the pressures forcing chippies to diversify.
The UK's iconic fish and chip shops face extinction within five years due to soaring cod prices and fierce competition. Industry chief Andrew Crook warns they must adapt or become a 'niche'.
The president of the National Federation of Fish Friers warns traditional fish and chip shops may disappear within five years due to rising costs and competition. Discover the fight for survival.
The president of the National Federation of Fish Friers warns soaring costs and falling trade could end the traditional British chippy. Discover how the industry is fighting back.
Easter merchandise is already on shelves across the UK, just days after Christmas. Discover the psychological marketing tactics behind this early retail push and why opinions are divided.
Easter merchandise is already on shelves just days after Christmas. We explore the psychological marketing tactics behind the early launch and the mixed reactions from shoppers.
A forgotten Victorian street, complete with shops and gas lamps, lies buried under Bristol's Lawrence Hill. Historian Dave Stephenson reveals its secrets. Explore the hidden history.
Discover the best online lingerie shops in the UK for bras, bodysuits and matching sets. Our expert guide covers Skims, Boux Avenue, Agent Provocateur and more for Valentine's Day and beyond.
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.
Community outrage erupts as City of London Corporation forces out four beloved independent cafes from Hampstead Heath, replacing them with the Daisy Green group. Read the full story and the campaign to save them.
A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.
Discover why Belper's twice-crowned best high street in Britain faces local anger over persistent roadworks and traffic issues disrupting daily life.
UK charity shops issue urgent warning as rising costs and poor donations threaten survival. Cancer Research UK plans 200 closures. Here's how you can help.
Discover Treorchy, a charming Welsh town surrounded by waterfalls, offering unique Christmas shopping, festive events, and stunning hikes for the perfect UK staycation.
Exclusive look at police crackdown on Britain's £1.77bn stolen car trade. Discover how gangs dismantle vehicles for global export and what authorities are doing to stop them.
Discover Narberth, the Pembrokeshire town with a bustling high street of 50 independent shops, no vacant lots, and a thriving community spirit. Would you move here?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a Budget crackdown on rogue high street businesses like vape shops and barbers to revive town centres. Discover the new strategy.
New research reveals how the rapid disappearance of local shops and services is pushing rural communities to the brink, with devastating consequences for elderly residents and local economies.
Starbucks brings Christmas cheer early with its holiday menu launch featuring returning favourites and exciting new additions available at UK stores now.
Major coffee chains Starbucks and Dutch Bros announce aggressive expansion strategies across Britain, signalling intensified competition in the UK's thriving café market.
Starbucks launches its much-anticipated holiday menu featuring festive drinks, seasonal treats, and the return of the iconic reusable red cups across UK locations.
An honest taste test of Costa Coffee's complete Christmas menu, from the controversial Pigs Under Blankets Panini to the show-stopping Black Forest Hot Chocolate.
Discover the expert strategies that charity shop volunteers use to uncover designer labels and valuable items for pennies. Learn when to shop, what to look for, and how to spot quality pieces.