9 h. 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

14 h. ago Major Trafford Centre store to close this month after more than a decade

It's been a familiar face for nearly 20 years

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37 h. ago Poundland confirms three stores to REOPEN this month after u

Poundland has confirmed that it has reached new agreements with landlords at three sites that were originally set to close this month - and now the stores will instead close temporarily and reopen later this month

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37 h. ago Meghan is accused of 'giggling as model stumbles on the catwalk': More Paris Fashion Week disasters emerge, including awkward moment with Kristin Scott Thomas

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, prompted gasps from crowds as she made her first trip to Europe in two years - but her positive start soon fell flat.

Events

38 h. ago Meghan is accused of 'giggling as model stumbles on the catwalk': More Paris Fashion Week disasters emerge, including Kristin Scott Thomas 'snub'

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, prompted gasps from crowds as she made her first trip to Europe in two years - but her positive start soon fell flat.

Events

40 h. ago Marks and Spencer closing several cafes as part of big shake

The retail company - which runs 565 stores in the UK - said it will introduce more food stores in their place to reflect customer preferences, as part of a wider £300million investment.

Politics

57 h. ago M&S: major UK retailer to close 11 cafes in small stores to make room for food

The retailer is repurposing café space in smaller stores to make room for more of your favourite food 🛒

Politics

59 h. ago Full list of 12 Poundland stores shutting in October including two more Scots branches

The bargain retailer is aiming to close a total of 68 stores as part of its restructuring plans.

Politics

59 h. 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

3 d. ago British high street staple set to close dozens of stores in major restructure

Scope has become a fixture of many high streets across England and Wales, but change is on the way after it confirmed that a total of 56 sites will be getting the chop soon

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3 d. ago Meghan Markle shares very glamorous prep for Paris Fashion week appearance, including practising French on Duolingo and eating 'frites' with her style squad

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at Paris Fashion Week - and has now shared with her Instagram fans some glimpses of how she prepped, in more ways than one, for her big night.

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4 d. ago Browns fans taking over London for Week 5 Vikings game: Pics, videos included

Browns fans taking over London for Week 5 Vikings game: Pics, videos included  Dawgs By Nature

Sport

5 d. ago Major high street chain to close 12 stores this month including two in Greater Manchester

Closures come after the chain revealed a restructuring plan earlier in the year

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5 d. 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."

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5 d. 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

5 d. ago M&S makes major Boxing Day change for first time in five years

All large M&S stores will stay closed on the Boxing Day, but the retailer is understood to want more staff in to get shops ready to reopen on December 27

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7 d. ago Greggs blames hot weather for sales decline but hikes menu prices across bakery favourites

Greggs is raising some of its prices this week including among some well-known and much-loved favourites.

Economics

7 d. ago Poundland, Sports Direct and more set to close stores in October

A number of high street stores are set to close across the UK in October, with the likes of Poundland, Sports Direct, and Trespass all confirming closures

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7 d. ago Full list of October high street closures including Sports Direct and Poundland

A number of high street stores are set to close across the UK in October, with the likes of Poundland, Sports Direct, and Trespass all confirming closures

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8 d. ago Uefa puts Israel vote on hold after Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan

National federations accept decision to pause Israel banMaccabi Tel Aviv due to face Dinamo Zagreb on ThursdayUefa has paused plans to ban Israel from European football after the announcement of Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan for the region.Expectation had been growing of a decisive intervention by Uefa this week, amid growing pressure within football and from outside groups, including the United Nations. But Trump’s announcement of his plan in a joint press conference with Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday put any measures on hold. Continue reading...

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