6 h. ago Dozens of River Island stores closing across the UK, including two in London

River Island’s restructuring deal is set to cut more than 300 roles in total across the UK.

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30 h. ago River Island UK: fashion retailer to cut jobs and reduce shop rents, is it closing down, store closures

The retailer’s restructuring could drastically change the high street experience 🛍️

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30 h. ago Full list of London River Island stores closing as brand tries to stave off collapse

Full list of London River Island stores closing as brand tries to stave off collapse  My London

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4 d. ago Poundland closes down 44 stores across UK including 10 shops shutting TODAY

The popular high street saver store Poundland has announced dozens of its shops across the UK are set to close. It comes after the ailing business was sold for £1 in June

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5 d. ago Full list of 33 River Island shops to close after court approval

River Island is set to close 33 stores and secure rent cuts on dozens more after a judge approved the fashion chain's major restructuring

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6 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

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6 d. ago River Island: latest as fashion retailer wins court rescue restructuring plan – are 33 stores still closing?

Can this high street favourite’s rescue plan keep shoppers coming through the doors? 🛍️

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6 d. ago River Island to shut 33 stores with hundreds to lose their jobs

Ben Lewis, CEO of River Island, said in a statement that he was 'pleased' at the approvoal of the restructuring plan, which he said comes with a 'clear transformation strategy'

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6 d. ago River Island saved but rescue package means clothing giant will lose stores

In order to pass, three quarters of the company's creditors needed to back it, as well as the founder's – the Lewis family – agreeing to give it an emergency loan.

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8 d. ago What has happened at Birmingham Airport? Everything we know as runway closed after 'aircraft incident'

Everything we know as the runway at Birmingham Airport is closed - including full list of diverted flights

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8 d. ago Inside Epstein’s lavish Manhattan townhouse: A stuffed tiger, a Lolita first edition and a photo with Trump

Disgraced financier’s New York mansion close to Central Park contained peculiar interior decoration, including a sculpture of a bride clinging to a rope suspended above its stairwell

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1 week ago River Island collapse: UK fashion brand 'on brink' with 33 stores closing and jobs at risk

Shoppers are being urged to use gift cards soon as high street future hangs in the balance 🛍️

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1 week ago Kremlin warns against nuclear rhetoric after Trump’s submarine order – Europe live

Russian spokesperson plays down significance of US president’s commentsEurostar has just put out a note “strongly” advising customers to postpone their journey to and from Paris to a different date if possible due to “severe disruptions including cancellations” expected as a result of part of the track being closed in France.In a statement, it said:“Due to part of the track being temporarily closed on the French network, severe disruptions including cancellations are expected all day to and from Paris. We strongly advise all our passengers to postpone their journey to a different date.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Merz calls for UK, Germany and France to align on migration and defence

German chancellor’s proposal for strategic axis comes as London and Berlin sign first treaty since second world warThe German chancellor has called for a strategic axis between London, Paris and Berlin to tackle illegal migration and deepen defence cooperation, despite declaring that he “deeply deplores” Brexit.Friedrich Merz appeared alongside Keir Starmer at a press conference in Stevenage after the signing of the Kensington treaty, the first formal pact between the UK and Germany since the second world war. The agreement, signed at the V&A Museum and followed by a meeting at Downing Street, sets out plans for closer cooperation on migration, defence, trade and education, including a framework for school exchanges.A mutual assistance clause on national security, including shared recognition that Russia poses “the most significant and direct threat” to both countries.Joint procurement and development of defence technologies including Typhoon jets, Boxer vehicles and long-range ...

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