14 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

17 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

23 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

24 h. ago Poundland to close final Scots store this month in major restructuring plans

The discounted chain has already closed stores in Perth, Broxburn and Port Glasgow last month.

Sport

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

4 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

4 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

4 d. ago High street bank with more than 2.5m customers cutting opening hours

The Co-operative Bank has confirmed that some of its walk-in branches will lose up to three hours of daily operating time, with more than a dozen locations to shut for an extra day each week

Economics

5 d. ago Accessories retailer Claire’s finds a buyer but hundreds of stores still set to close

As part of the deal Claire’s has paused the liquidation process at a ‘significant number’ of stores

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

5 d. ago Hobbycraft is closing six stores with the first one shutting next week

The high street arts and crafts retailer will shut its branch in Wigan on September 4, followed by its stores in Maidenhead and Chichester, which will close on September 18

Politics

6 d. ago Full list: All the Poundland stores to close after restructure approved

The closures come after the company received court approval for a major restructuring plan

Politics

6 d. ago Poundland to close 12 more stores after narrowly avoiding being plunged into administration

The green light has been given for a rescue deal but 12 more Poundland stores are set to close including one in Scotland.

Politics

6 d. ago Poundland: More stores to close after chain restructure go ahead

The budget retailer previously said 68 stores would close as part of its turnaround plan.

Politics

6 d. ago The Poundland stores set to close revealed after business escapes collapse

The closures come after the company received court approval for a major restructuring plan

Politics

6 d. ago Full list of Poundland closures as major restructuring plan announced

One of the stores set to close is in Darwen, Lancashire

Politics

6 d. ago Poundland to make major changes in 800 stores as '11 close in days'

Poundland continues to grapple with financial problems - and some stores have already shut

Politics

6 d. ago Omar Berrada comments send Kobbie Mainoo Manchester United transfer hint

Kobbie Mainoo's Man United future is in doubt ahead of the summer transfer window slamming shut in less than a week's time.

Sport