Faced with a dramatic surge in violent robberies, major UK mobile phone retailers are implementing a radical new security protocol: keeping their doors locked during business hours. This desperate measure highlights a growing crisis for high-street retail
A major emergency response is underway at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary after a suspected chemical incident. Patients and staff were evacuated as specialist hazardous area teams rushed to the scene. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
In a surprising turn, John Lewis and Primark report strong sales growth, challenging the broader retail downturn and offering a glimmer of hope for the UK high street.
Discount retail giant Home Bargains is set to close all its UK stores for three days in September for an extensive staff training programme, promising a revamped customer experience upon reopening.
Comedian Jason Manford opens up about his family's financial hardship during the COVID-19 lockdown, revealing he relied on food banks to feed his children after his income vanished overnight.
Iconic accessories retailer Claire's is set to close several of its UK stores as part of a major Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) restructuring plan, impacting the British high street.
John Lewis Partnership announces major expansion plan to create 10,000 new roles in rental services, financial products, and refurbished furniture, marking significant shift in retail strategy.
Electronics retailer CEX has sparked fury after employees created a controversial window display featuring a mannequin slumped over a till, labelled 'Average Retail Worker'. The stunt has been branded 'disgusting' and 'tone-deaf' by furious customers.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell was plunged into a major security emergency after an active shooter alert was issued, triggering a massive police response and campus-wide lockdown. All the latest developments.
An urban explorer's chilling discovery of The Rose and Crown in Kent reveals a pub perfectly preserved, with half-finished drinks and 2019 calendars still on the walls, offering a haunting snapshot of the day lockdown began.
Christine Woodson faces multiple felony charges after police allege she orchestrated a brazen scheme to steal high-value Slushi Ninja machines from Target stores across Virginia in a sophisticated retail crime operation.
Primary school students in Australia made a shocking and unexpected discovery when a highly venomous eastern brown snake, one of the world's deadliest reptiles, was found hiding in their classroom, leading to an urgent lockdown and a dramatic wildlife res
A veteran supermarket security guard reveals the sophisticated and brazen methods used by organised criminal gangs to plague UK retailers, costing millions and creating a climate of fear for staff and shoppers.
Buckingham Palace aides were reportedly left 'deeply upset' after allegations emerged that Boris Johnson celebrated his birthday with a gathering during the first lockdown, while the Queen sat alone at Prince Philip's funeral.
Police Scotland launches an investigation after a man breaches security at the Scottish Parliament building in Holyrood, prompting a full lockdown and raising serious questions about safety protocols.
Another beloved high street name announces a wave of closures across England and Wales, impacting jobs and local communities. Get the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind the decision.
A massive 'March for Australia' protest is planned for London on August 31st, organised by the Freedom Alliance, in solidarity with Australians suffering under some of the world's most extreme lockdown measures.
A woman has been taken into custody after firing a gun inside a Minneapolis Catholic school, sending the building into lockdown. The incident at the Church of the Annunciation is under investigation.
The iconic accessories chain Claire's has been saved from bankruptcy after a new buyer stepped in to acquire its UK and European operations, securing the future of its British high street stores.
A shooting near a Minneapolis Catholic school prompted a city-wide lockdown, forcing the Minnesota Vikings to cancel their practice. Police responded to an active shooter situation at the Basilica of Saint Mary.
A masked gunman unleashed gunfire inside a Minneapolis Catholic school, triggering a lockdown before being apprehended by responding officers. No injuries were reported in the terrifying incident at the Church of the Annunciation.
Shocking details emerge as a gunman unleashes terror at a Minneapolis Catholic church and school, sending children and staff into lockdown in a harrowing mass shooting incident.
Minneapolis church plunged into lockdown after reports of an active shooter. Heavily armed police swarm the scene, but incident concludes without shots fired or casualties.
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.
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.
JD Sports reports a sharp 4.2% drop in UK sales, blaming fragile consumer confidence and a 'challenging' market. The retail giant's warning signals trouble for the wider high street.
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.
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.
India's government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has taken a monumental step by revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. This decisive action includes splitting the state and imposing a security clampdown, escalating tensions with Pakista
Victoria Police are conducting an intensive manhunt near Bright following a fatal shooting in Porepunkah. Residents urged to remain indoors as armed officers search the area.