American restaurant chain Smokey Bones, a direct competitor to TGI Fridays, has suddenly closed several of its UK branches. The closures are part of a major strategic review, leaving customers and staff surprised. Find out which locations are affected and
Major UK beauty retailer falls into administration, triggering immediate closure of 32 stores and devastating 450 job losses across the country in latest high street blow.
Exclusive analysis reveals a startling decline in Britain's vegan restaurant sector, with closures soaring and consumer interest waning. Discover the economic pressures and shifting trends challenging the plant-based revolution.
Halifax confirms 13 more bank branches will permanently close by early 2025, dealing another blow to the UK's struggling high streets. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Outraged Indian restaurant owners in Sheffield are demanding action after a group of 30 diners staged a massive 'dine and dash', leaving them with a £1,000 bill. Discover how the industry is fighting back against this growing trend.
Exclusive investigation reveals the harsh reality facing UK's vegan restaurant scene as rising costs and shifting consumer demands force closures and controversial menu changes.
A group of young women has been caught on camera fleeing a Birmingham curry house without paying their £130 bill, leaving staff furious. The dine-and-dash incident involved a lavish order of chicken tikka masala, pilau rice, and naan bread.
Renowned critic Grace Dent discovers a vibrant new culinary star in East London's Roman Road. Inis offers modern British plates, natural wines, and a neighbourhood vibe that's winning hearts.
Poundland confirms 11 additional UK stores are set to close permanently in 2024, following a strategic review by parent company Pepco. Discover the full list of affected locations and what it means for the high street.
NatWest Group has confirmed it will shut down 55 of its high street branches across the UK in 2024, citing a major shift towards online and mobile banking. This move impacts communities from London to rural Scotland.
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.
Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine, famed for playing Fiz Brown, faces a severe financial crisis as her Manchester restaurant, Annie's, collapses into administration, revealing debts exceeding £100,000 and leaving creditors unpaid.
Emmerdale and Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas faces a financial crisis as his Manchester restaurant, The Spinn, collapses, leaving him with a staggering £100,000 tax bill. Exclusive details on the business failure and its impact.
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.
CCTV footage captures the brazen moment a furious dine-and-dasher chucks a piece of steak at a restaurant owner in London after being caught fleeing without paying the £130 bill.
Major banking giants NatWest and Halifax announce the closure of 39 UK branches in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to online banking. Full list of affected locations and what it means for customers.
After nearly half a century, a beloved Sydney dining institution will serve its final meal in September 2025, marking a poignant moment for the city's culinary scene and loyal patrons.
London's Metropolitan Police launch an arson investigation after a major fire tears through the Indian Aroma restaurant in Ilford. Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting the blaze.
Guardian critic Grace Dent delivers her verdict on Bellota, a new Spanish restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Discover if this Suffolk spot delivers authentic Iberian flavours or misses the mark.
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.
A pizzeria in Italy faces a customer backlash and accusations of 'scandalous' hidden costs after adding an €8 'background music' surcharge and 45p for freshly ground pepper to a couple's bill.
Another major Italian restaurant chain has fallen into administration, marking the fourth such collapse in 2025. The crisis threatens jobs and highlights severe pressures facing UK's hospitality sector from rising costs and changing consumer habits.
An experienced UK restaurant owner reveals the hidden truths behind popular menu items, exposing which dishes to avoid for your health and why you should think twice before ordering.
The UK's first-ever restaurant where giraffes, zebras, and camels join you for dinner has opened its doors. Discover the unique safari dining experience taking the country by storm.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to launch his debut Indian venture, 'Street Pizza', at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a major culinary milestone and expanding his global restaurant empire.
A London restaurant, Little Kitchen in Chelsea, has ignited a firestorm by adding a 10% 'entitlement' surcharge to diners' bills, claiming it compensates for 'high maintenance' customers. Patrons and industry critics have blasted the move as 'offensive' a
A beloved tourist hotspot is on the brink of losing hundreds of businesses due to soaring costs and declining visitor numbers. Locals fear the town's charm may vanish forever.
A Vietnamese restaurant in the UK has been forced to close after hygiene inspectors discovered dog meat in its freezer, sparking outrage and raising serious food safety concerns.
Poundland has announced a wave of store closures across the UK as part of a major restructuring plan. Find out if your local branch is on the list.
A dramatic lorry fire on the A12 near Colchester has brought traffic to a standstill, with emergency services scrambling to the scene. Get the latest updates on road closures and diversions.