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Black Friday abuse crisis hits UK retail workers

As Black Friday begins, the Retail Trust reveals 77% of shop staff face intimidation. The charity urges shoppers to show respect with simple smiles and thank yous during the festive rush.

20 Best UK Christmas Markets for 2025

Discover Britain's top Christmas markets for 2025, featuring festive fairs in Bath, Edinburgh, Birmingham and more. Plan your perfect seasonal getaway.

Top 10 Christmas Markets for Festive Getaways

Discover the world's most magical Christmas markets from Germany to Japan. Plan your perfect festive escape with our expert guide to seasonal shopping and celebrations.

UK's Best Christmas Markets Named for 2025

Discover the 9 best UK Christmas markets according to Which? magazine's 2025 ranking, featuring festive favourites from York to Belfast. Plan your perfect seasonal trip today!

Best & Worst Christmas Markets in UK & Europe

Discover the most enchanting Christmas markets in the UK and Europe for 2024, from Nuremberg's historic charm to Edinburgh's carnival. Also find out which festive markets to avoid this winter season.

Bunnings Faces Pressure to Ban Dogs From Stores

The beloved DIY chain Bunnings finds itself at the centre of a heated national debate as calls intensify to prohibit pets in stores following a series of concerning incidents. As opinions clash between animal lovers and safety advocates, we examine whethe

AI Bubble Fears Spark Global Market Sell-Off

World stock markets experience dramatic sell-off amid growing fears that the artificial intelligence investment boom has reached unsustainable levels, wiping billions from company valuations.

Birmingham Indoor Market faces uncertain future

The iconic Birmingham Indoor Market, a cornerstone of the city's retail landscape for decades, faces an existential threat as traders and shoppers voice fears over its potential closure following redevelopment plans.

Trump's Return Rattles Amazon Shares and Asian Markets

Former President Donald Trump's potential political comeback sends shockwaves through global markets, with Amazon shares and Asian markets showing early signs of volatility as investors weigh the implications for US-China relations.

M&S shares suffer worst day since pandemic

Marks & Spencer shares experienced their sharpest decline since March 2020 after the retail bellwether warned of weaker profits, sending shockwaves through the UK retail sector.

Trump's Truth Social Fuels Political Betting Frenzy

Donald Trump's Truth Social platform becomes unlikely hub for political betting markets as traders wager millions on election outcomes, with new prediction markets tracking the former president's chances.

Valkenburg's Magical Underground Christmas Markets

Discover the enchanting subterranean Christmas markets of Valkenburg, Netherlands - a festive wonderland hidden within ancient caves that offers a truly unique yuletide experience away from the crowds.

Carter's announces UK store closures and layoffs

Popular homeware retailer Carter's confirms sweeping store closures and layoffs across Britain, citing inflation, supply chain issues, and changing consumer habits as key factors.

Trump Declares Economic Victory as Markets Surge

In an explosive trading session, global markets erupted following Donald Trump's bold declaration of economic victory, with the Dow Jones posting its largest single-day gain in history amid what analysts are calling 'frenzied disbelief'.

Seasalt to open 30 new UK stores in major expansion

Popular Cornish fashion brand Seasalt is embarking on its biggest retail expansion yet, planning to open 30 new stores across the UK and create 350 jobs as demand for their colourful designs continues to grow.

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