65 m. ago Claire’s on brink of collapse with thousands of jobs at risk

The fashion giant’s hundreds of stores across the UK and Ireland are set to be put into administration

Society

7 h. ago UK households told to open windows at this exact time tonight

You should keep your windows and blinds shut during the day to keep the heat out

Politics

20 h. ago High street fashion giant with 170 UK shops closes 23 stores and sack staff

Fatface is closing all 23 of its US stores as it moves its North American operations to an online-only model. The move will result in the loss of 145 jobs, the company said.

Politics

5 d. ago River Island to close 33 stores as high street chain saved – see full list

A High Court hearing this afternoon has heard how the radical rescue plan for River Island will see 33 stores close in January 2026 and 71 stores have rents slashed

Politics

6 d. ago Poundland to shut 37 stores within days – see updated full list of UK closures

Poundland is set to close a number of UK stores in August, with a further 12 branches set to shut in a matter of days - here is everything you need to know, including the full list of closures

Politics

7 d. ago Zara adverts pulled for use of 'unhealthily thin' models following single complaint

The fashion giant pulled the "socially irresponsible" photos of models

Society

8 d. ago Downfall of River Island and exactly why high street fashion giant may shut in days

The downfall of the once-great fashion brand comes to a head this week, as River Island goes to the High Court with its very future on the line – but how have we got here?

Politics

8 d. ago Reeves thrusts hospitality into 'survival mode' as venue closures surge

Rachel Reeves has been blamed for pushing restaurants and pubs into 'survival mode' as as two venues have shut per day for the first half of 2025.

Events