6 h. ago UNAids is set to close in 2026 – four years early. Are experts right to be alarmed?

The move to shut the agency comes as aid budgets are being slashed, leading to fears that global progress on HIV may be reversedAs executive director of the Eurasian Harm Reduction Association, Ganna Dovbakh was among the many public health officials and NGO leaders shocked by the UN secretary-general’s proposal to “sunset UNAids by the end of 2026”.In the eastern European and central Asian (EECA) countries where Dovbakh works, research indicates that the epidemic is on the rise. Over the past decade, there has been a 48% increase in new infections, and a 32% rise in Aids-related deaths, predominantly among marginalised and criminalised populations such as sex workers, men who have sex with men, and people who inject drugs. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago UK high street boost as US brand to open several new stores in the next month

A US fashion giant will open two stores in England and one in Scotland, with the first store set to open in Liverpool on November 5, followed by Glasgow on November 12 and Manchester on November 26

Politics

17 h. ago Full amount of cash the Big Brother winner receives disclosed ahead of 2025 final

Big Brother 2025 is set to draw to a close with a live final next month, and one housemate will take home a huge cash prize

Politics

47 h. ago Morrisons closing 103 stores, cafes and other outlets, including Greater Manchester

Morrisons is set to close 103 of its stores, cafes, florists and pharmacies in 2025, the supermarket giant has confirmed

Politics

2 d. ago Poundland: stores closing down as budget retailer announces three more shop closures

Shoppers can score up to 40% off homeware, and more before these stores shut 💸

Economics

2 d. ago Major betting chain announces closure of 57 stores across the UK and Ireland

The firm is said to have notified its staff members this week following the announcement.

Politics

3 d. ago Inside one of Claire's final UK stores as major closing down sale launched – but there's a catch

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star took a trip to one of the ill-fated closing down stores of former UK high street giant Claire's and found that while major bargains are there, there's a catch as well

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3 d. ago EXCLUSIVE: Cabana to Open First Seasonal Store in London, on Sloane Street

EXCLUSIVE: Cabana to Open First Seasonal Store in London, on Sloane Street  WWD

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4 d. ago Major high street retailer in 'expansion mode' as new stores to open across UK

The clothing brand called in administrators earlier this year but are now set to expand following a takeover

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6 d. ago Popular Greater Manchester bar to reopen just weeks after closing down

The Irish cafe bar first opened its doors ten years ago before announcing its sudden closure in September

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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

9 d. ago 28 iconic shops we grew up with that have vanished from our high street

You don't need to be that old to remember these stores, once stalwarts of the high street but now consigned to history

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9 d. ago 28 iconic shops we grew up with that have vanished from our high streets

You don't need to be that old to remember these stores, once stalwarts of the high street but now consigned to history

Politics

9 d. ago Trafford Centre store opening and closures in full after months of major announcements

There has been lots of big names arriving at the Trafford Centre - with a host still to come before Christmas.

Politics

1 week ago Popular High Street chain to shut almost 90 stores with plans to axe 100 more

The charity has announced plans to close nearly 90 of its UK stores by May 2026 as part of a plan to reduce its retail footprint by nearly half

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1 week ago M&S' new £75 check coat is the perfect alternative to its sold

Marks and Spencer's check barn jacket has been a viral hit on social media, and now the high street store has released a new check coat that rivals the popular style

Economics

1 week ago Kate Garraway's The Traitors pearl detail jumper is under £30 and surprisingly still in stock

Last night's episode of The Celebrity Traitors saw Kate Garraway donning a stylish pearl-embellished sweater thats currently on sale at a high street store for under £30

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 Major high street retailer to close Greater Manchester store next week

It comes after the retailer closed another Greater Manchester store last week

Politics

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...

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