15 h. ago Age of the Ikea 'Big Box Store' is OVER: Flatpack furniture giants say smaller city centre stores in Britain are its future amid rising property taxes

Ikea bosses say they are looking at opening more compact shops after being impressed by strong openings of such sites in Brighton and London's Hammersmith.

Politics

3 d. ago Revealed: Places with the steepest house price rises in 2025

The Devon port city of Plymouth recorded the steepest rise in the value of homes during the last year in the locations analysed by Lloyds, with property values rising by 12.6 per cent on average.

Politics

3 d. ago Popular card retailer launches 50% off sale ahead of closing store next month

This particular store is located in the Didcot Shopping Centre in Oxfordshire and will be closing on January 10, 2026

Politics

4 d. ago Will house prices rise or fall in 2026? The seven forecasts that matter for the UK property market

House price growth was hampered by Budget tax rumours and a sluggish economy in 2025. Will things improve in 2026?

Society

5 d. ago DANIEL HANNAN: If Britain and its young people are to have a future, we must grow up and throw off the comfort blanket of state regulation that's suffocated us since lockdown

DANIEL HANNAN: I'm afraid the disaster of lockdown - or, more precisely, the public clamour for lockdown - has knocked the optimism out of me personally and out of Britain as a whole.

Politics

6 d. ago No longer ‘unloved’: retailers investing more in physical stores, UK data shows

Knight Frank says shopping centres and food stores lead revival as retail outperforms other commercial propertyShoppers shun UK high streets despite lure of Boxing Day salesUK retailers are investing more in bricks and mortar, with shopping centres and food stores leading a revival, according to research.Retailers and property investors are reallocating capital back into physical stores, according to the property group Knight Frank. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago European giants watching Cardiff City talent after nudge from familiar face

The Cardiff City youngster has enjoyed a stellar few months for club and country

Politics

1 week ago London house prices in 2025: did property prices rise or fall in your borough this year?

While average prices fell slightly across the capital this year, some eastern boroughs saw a boost

Society

1 week ago I compared Trafford Centre pick and mix with the new Haribo shop, you'll be shocked

Haribo recently opened its own store inside the shopping centre

Events

2 w. ago Popular lifestyle brand opens third Glasgow store in busy shopping centre

Shoppers have already expressed their excitement at the opening of the new 5,759 sq. ft store.

Economics

2 w. ago Christmas attractions face sharp rise in property taxes after Budget

However, other major retail destinations and Christmas shopping locations, such as Harrods, will see their payments fall.

Economics

3 w. ago Asda opens second Express store in the city centre near university

The store opened this week

Politics

3 w. ago Real Madrid vs Manchester City live: Xabi Alonso under pressure as giants face off in Champions League battle

Both sides could take a huge step towards finishing in the top eight of the Champions League league phase with a win tonight

Sport

3 w. ago Real Madrid vs Manchester City live: Giants face off in battle for Champions League last eight spot

Both sides could take a huge step towards finishing in the top eight of the Champions League league phase with a win tonight

Sport

3 w. ago City's Christmas tree slammed as 'worst in the country that has half its lights missing'

The giant Christmas tree in Newport city centre has been criticised by some locals who say it isn't real and is decorated in lights that don't work

Events

3 w. ago UN issues urgent warning to Britain and Mauritius over Chagos Island deal

A United Nations committee has urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify a proposed agreement on the future of the Chagos Islands, warning it risks perpetuating long-standing violations of the Chagossian people's rights.

Events

3 w. ago CCTV released after women 'followed and inappropriately touched’ in busy TK Maxx

CCTV has been released of a man police wish to speak to after multiple women were followed and two ‘inappropriately touched’ in the busy store at The Oracle shopping centre in Reading

Politics

3 w. ago Sunderland: Man in his 30s dead in broad daylight plunge from 13

A man has tragically died after falling from a 13-storey building in Sunderland city centre

Events

3 w. ago FA Cup draw LIVE! Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham learn third

Liverpool and Man City among the other Premier League giants waiting to learn their fates at this stage of the competition

Sport

3 w. ago Shopping centre welcomes arrival of new store ahead of Christmas

It is the latest in a flurry of new arrivals

Economics