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Hobbycraft to Close Six UK Stores in Major Shake-Up

Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is set to close six stores across the UK in a major restructuring plan, putting dozens of jobs at risk. Get the full details on the locations and the company's strategy.

'Scary' UK High Streets Force Shops to Flee

Residents and business owners voice their fears as soaring crime, anti-social behaviour, and neglect turn once-thriving high streets into no-go zones, prompting a retail exodus.

UK Grocery Chain Closes 60 Stores in Mass Layoffs

A prominent UK supermarket chain is set to close 60 stores and cut hundreds of jobs in a drastic restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and adapting to changing consumer habits.

Crime boss Kazem Hamad ordered out of Australia after attack

Notorious crime figure Kazem Hamad is at the centre of an international incident after Australia orders him out following a suspected anti-Semitic assault. The Iranian-born boss, linked to a violent gang war, is suspected of a brutal attack on a Jewish ma

Poundland Crisis: Owner Warns of Potential Collapse

High street giant Poundland faces a severe cash crunch as parent company Pepco warns of potential financial collapse, putting thousands of UK jobs at risk amid rising costs and consumer spending cuts.

UK Retail Sales Crash Amid Soaring Inflation

New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with like-for-like growth turning negative. Soaring food inflation and the cost-of-living crisis are forcing consumers to cut back severely on non-essential spending.

Police fail to solve 1,000+ shoplifting cases daily

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.

IKEA driver's secret life as a gangland hitman

The extraordinary true story of a seemingly ordinary IKEA delivery driver who led a secret life as a ruthless enforcer for one of Britain's most violent crime syndicates, culminating in the murder of a child.

Lancashire Police data breach: Officers used personal emails

Exclusive: A major data breach investigation is underway at Lancashire Constabulary after officers were found using personal email accounts to share highly sensitive information, including intelligence on organised crime and protected witnesses.

M&Co to Shut 35 UK Stores in High Street Blow

Another major blow to the UK High Street as a beloved fashion retailer announces the closure of 35 stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Discover if your local store is affected.

Claire's Avoids Collapse in Last-Ditch Buyout Deal

The iconic accessories chain Claire's has been saved from administration after a dramatic restructuring deal with new owners. Discover which UK stores will close and what this means for the future of the brand.

King's fisherman jailed for £18m cocaine smuggling

Cornish fisherman David Pleasants, who once met King Charles, has been sentenced to 18 years for masterminding a major drug smuggling operation that intercepted £18 million worth of cocaine off the coast of Cornwall.

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