20 h. ago Betfred boss Fred Done warns all his bookies could close if gambling tax hiked

He said that 7,500 in his business would be at risk

Events

20 h. ago Betfred threatens to close all 1,300 UK high street shops if taxes rise

Raising gambling tax could put 7,500 jobs at risk, warns chair

Economics

21 h. ago Betfred says it could be forced to close all its shops in face of gambling tax hikes

Betfred’s CEO said the odds of closing up shop are ‘10 to one against’ on high streets across the UK and Ireland

Economics

6 d. ago Popular Stockport shop loved by footballers and actors to close after 36 years

'It’s time to hang up our piping bags'

Culture

6 d. ago Cancer Research UK: shop closures announced as 88 high street stores set to close, affecting jobs

Staff, volunteers, and shoppers brace for big changes 📦

Science

8 d. ago The Croydon home for sale close to shops, public transport and schools

The Croydon home for sale close to shops, public transport and schools  This Is Local London

Economics

1 week ago Popular Stockport shop owned by fashion influencer set to close

"It’s been such a tough decision but I know this is absolutely the correct call"

Culture

1 week ago Say goodbye to nine Scots shops as high street stable shuts 88 UK stores

A MAJOR high street staple has announced a huge set of closures across the UK - including nine stores in Scotland. The announcement comes from one of the UK's recognisable charity shops, Cancer Research UK. The charity said that around 200 stores in the UK will be affected, with at least 88 shops to close...

Politics

1 week ago Major high street chain confirms 88 stores shutting for good as 200 shops to be axed – check the full list

A MAJOR high street retailer has announced the full list of shops that are set to close. Cancer Research confirmed that stores including Birmingham, Edinburgh and High Wycombe will shut by May 2026. The charity has blamed higher national insurance contributions, inflation pressures and changing consumer habits as the key reasons for having to axe...

Economics

1 week ago Supermarket giant with 980 shops to close most stores for three days this Christmas

The retailer is urging customers to visit their stores in the early hours or late evening to avoid the busiest times

Economics

1 week ago Woman buys £5 Too Good To Go bag from Pizza Express and what's inside floors her

A woman unboxed her £4.99 Pizza Express Too Good To Go bag and was left floored by what was inside, saying that the shop wasn't even about to close soon

Economics

2 w. ago Charity announces they're shutting nearly 200 stores as people 'work out reason'

One charity has announced plans to close almost 200 of its high street charity shops across the UK over the course of the next 18 months, with some shoppers claiming they they know why

Politics

2 w. ago Cancer Research UK closing almost 200 charity shops as customers 'not surprised'

Almost 200 Cancer Research UK high street charity shops are set to close over the course of the next 18 months, but many Brits believe they know the real reason why

Economics

2 w. ago High street charity shop to close 190 UK stores as part of major restructuring plan

The charity firm has announced new retail plans that will see it "invest more money in life-saving cancer research."

Politics

2 w. ago Cancer Research UK to close nearly 200 shops in major blow to high street

The charity has announced it will close 90 stores by May 2026 and up to 100 more by April 2027

Science

2 w. ago Philips shaver shoppers say gives 'very close finish quickly and comfortably' slashed by £280

The Philips Shaver i9000 in Dark Slate offers advanced wet and dry shaving with precise, comfortable results.

Economics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 hits new high despite worries over potential US government shutdown

Without Congress passing a bill to fund federal operations before midnight Tuesday night, the government will partially close up shop.

Events

2 w. ago Britain’s biggest toy chain launches huge ‘everything must go’ sale ahead of shutting shop in DAYS

BRITAIN'S biggest toy chain has launched a 25% closing down sale at a store closing in a matter of days. The Entertainer at The Moor Shopping Centre in Sheffield will close on Saturday, October 11, according to the shopping centre's announcement. The ‘everything must go’ sale slashes prices on tonnes of items by up to...

Economics

3 w. ago Poundland to shut six shops today as it confirms two more stores to close – full list of 67 being axed

POUNDLAND is set to close six stores today in a blow to shoppers. The popular discount chain will close its branches in Havant, Newport, Ripley, Swanley, Uttoxeter and Partick for good today. Meanwhile, it has confirmed that a further two stores will be axed. Its shop in Market Harborough will close on October 9, while...

Economics

3 w. ago Hobbycraft to shut store today after launching 70% off closing down sale

The high street retail giant is due to close its branch today, the last of three shops to close their doors in the past week, after it announced a massive 70% closing down sale

Politics