8 h. ago High street chain bosses ‘very sad’ to announce six more store closures

Six stores are set to close by the end of September

Politics

10 h. ago Pret evacuated after man sprays unknown substance over another customer

Police and fire crews rushed to the branch of the popular sandwich chain on Oxford Street in Manchester after an alarming 'substance' incident involving two customers

Economics

17 h. ago UK store closures in September as M&S, Hobbycraft and more to shut shops for good

The UK is on course for 17,349 shop closures and around 201,953 retail job losses in 2025, underlining the scale of upheaval. Here's a full list of stores that will close in September

Politics

17 h. ago Major high street names confirm September store closures — 2 in Scotland

The UK high street is set to face a fresh wave of store closures in September - here's a full list of the shops that are shutting down

Politics

3 d. ago High street chain shuts 56 stories with six going 'in weeks'

Scope, a charity shop chain with branches across England and Wales, has been hit by a serious of shutterings this year

Politics

3 d. ago High street chain closing six more stores starting this weekend

One of its stores will close on August 30, followed by three more branches which will shut on September 6, then two more will follow on September 27

Politics

3 d. ago High street chain closes 56 stores with some shutting 'in weeks' full list

A charity shop chain with branches across England and Wales has been hit with difficulties

Politics

5 d. ago List of Poundland store closures revealed after restructuring plan agreed

Poundland has avoided entering administration but is set to close more stores

Politics

5 d. ago Kroger announces 1,000 layoffs ahead of 60 supermarket store closures

The recent layoff announcement contradicts Kroger’s June statement, which had assured employees they would not lose their jobs even as the company planned to close 60 stores by the end of 2026

Politics

5 d. ago Poundland to close 68 UK stores after High Court battle – see full list

Poundland is to push ahead with more store closures after receiving court approval for a major restructuring plan. Here is the full list of affected UK locations

Events

6 d. ago Poundland closing down: bargains retailer saved after court approves rescue

Thousands of staff and shoppers face weeks of uncertainty 😟

Events

6 d. ago Is Poundland closing down? Bargains retailer could run out of cash within days as store closures loom

Thousands of staff and shoppers face weeks of uncertainty 😟

Economics

6 d. ago Poundland could 'run out of money in days' ahead of 12 store closures

Bosses at cheap as chips chain Poundland are urging a High Court to approve a restructuring plan but have given a dire warning of what could happen if it fails

Politics

7 d. ago New Look 'could be sold' as owner of fashion retailer calls in advisers

Sky News reports that Rothschild has been appointed to advise New Look and its shareholders, in a process which could result in the high street chain being sold

Politics

9 d. ago Major High Street chain closing 12 stores this weekend – with more to come

Poundland previously confirmed they were planning to shutter 48 outlets across the UK in August alone with 12 closing this weekend alone – as one shop is hosting a 90% discount promotion

Politics

9 d. ago Costa: Britain's biggest high street coffee chain 'set to be sold' by Coca Cola

Coca-Cola could be looking to sell Britain's biggest high street coffee chain as the global fizzy drinks brand has reportedly started talking to investors who are open to acquiring Costa

Politics

9 d. ago High street fashion chain shutting another store as list of closures hits 39

The fashion retailer is shutting its branch in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, located in the Brunswick Centre, on September 17 with the new confirmed on social media

Events

1 week ago UK high street coffee chain with 2,000 branches announces another closure

An exact date has not yet been confirmed, but the company said all affected staff have been offered alternative roles in nearby stores

Politics

2 w. ago Ibiza Final Boss 'back tattoo' goes viral as fans say 'that’s sad to see'

A man has potentially ruined his life by having a massive portrait of Jack Kay – the Ibiza Final Boss – 'tattooed' on his back with social media users questioning his choice

Sport

2 w. ago High street shoe retailer confirms closure of popular town centre store

The Swindon branch of retail giant Footasylum is due to close in mid-October, this year, as the company's lease on the prominent town centre unit comes to an end

Politics