3 h. ago High streets: 400 of the UK’s largest supermarkets and shops face store closures under tax plans, jobs at risk

The closures could strip high streets of ‘anchor’ stores, risking 100,000 jobs 🛒

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3 h. ago High street crisis deepens with 400 of Britain’s largest shops at risk of closure

Industry leaders have responded to the government’s proposed higher business rates tax band

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3 h. ago 400 of Britain’s largest shops at risk, industry leaders warn

The BRC said 400 large stores were at risk of closure if they were included in the Government’s new business rates surtax on premises.

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3 d. ago UK high street: AI supercomputer predicts 9 retailer, shops and stores most at risk of administration in 2025

From rising online competition to shrinking stores, the high street faces fresh pressure in 2025 🏬

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3 d. ago Tube strikes unleash 'pure carnage' on London: Commuter fury as drivers walkout in pay row

Tube staff have launched a full walkout this morning in an RMT-led dispute with Transport for London ( TfL ) over pay and conditions, in a move which has plunged Britain's largest city into travel chaos.

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4 d. ago Windfarm boss says UK 'not windy enough' as profits slump due to calm British summer

Danish firm Orsted has 12 farms in the UK, including Britain's largest offshore wind farm, as the developer has blamed the British weather on a profits slump this summer

Economics

4 d. ago 'If there are nice bars, restaurants and food outlets, how can young people afford to use them?'

The demolition of Crompton Place will leave one of Britain's largest inner town centre development sites

Society

6 d. ago Bodycare news: health, beauty chain falls into administration, is it closing down – full shop closures list

Rising costs and stock shortages forced the high street favourite into crisis 💔

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8 d. ago Tesco shoppers warned 'do not eat' as popular meal poses 'possible health risk'

The popular meal contains ingredients not mentioned on the label.

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1 week ago Starmer cannot have armoured electric Range Rover ‘because of bomb risk’

Jaguar Land Rover says ‘required safety levels cannot be achieved’ for EVs so PM must to stick to petrol versionWould-be car buyers considering ditching petrol for electric tend to fret – not always correctly – about higher upfront costs, access to chargers and whether their battery will last on long journeys.But Keir Starmer has an unusual obstacle to making the switch – Britain’s largest carmaker has claimed electric vehicles (EVs) do not offer adequate bomb protection. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Jaguar Land Rover lobbied to exclude armoured cars from UK EV targets

Carmaker said ‘required safety levels cannot be achieved’ – meaning PM’s Range Rovers will not be made electricWould-be car buyers considering ditching petrol for electric tend to fret – not always correctly – about higher upfront costs, access to chargers and whether their battery will last on long journeys.But Keir Starmer has an unusual obstacle to making the switch – Britain’s largest carmaker has claimed electric vehicles (EVs) do not offer adequate bomb protection. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Starmer's 'tax fanatic' army: PM's bid to rein in Reeves with army of aides in desperate No10 reshuffle fuels tax hike fears

No10 communications director James Lyons announced he is leaving the role after a year amid a desperate effort to 'reset' the PM's team.

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer launches desperate No10 reshuffle drafting in 'tax fanatics' with bombshell Budget looming... as PM faces migrant fury and threat from Farage

No10 communications director James Lyons announced he is leaving the role after a year amid a desperate effort to 'reset' the PM's team.

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1 week ago Keir Starmer launches a desperate No10 reshuffle with key aides OUT as he faces migrant fury, falling poll ratings... and a rising threat from Farage

No10 communications director James Lyons announced he is leaving the role after a year amid a desperate effort to 'reset' the PM's team.

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1 week ago Sue Radford's daughter Katie in so much debt she's forced to return her car

Fans of 22 Kids & Counting saw Katie Radford, the eighth eldest of Britain's largest family, struggling and the single mum says she has been unable to make ends meet

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1 week ago Keir Starmer launches a desperate No 10 reshuffle with key aides OUT as he faces migrant fury, falling poll ratings... and a rising threat from Farage

No10 communications director James Lyons announced he is leaving the role after a year amid a desperate effort to 'reset' the PM's team.

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1 week ago Fresh crisis in Downing Street as Keir Starmer's comms chief QUITS amid desperate reset

No10 communications director James Lyons announced he is leaving the role after a year amid a desperate effort to 'reset' the PM's team.

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2 w. ago Major UK high street brand in crisis as around 100 of its stores 'in jeopardy'

Alcentra and Brait, which have controlled the retailer since 2020, have appointed Rothschild to oversee a strategic review that could see the business change hands

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2 w. ago Gallery chain boss warns tourist tax is forcing wealthy art collectors abroad

Despite Britain being the world's second-largest art market after the US, Butterwick says the sector is under threat as the lack of tax-free shopping means art connoisseurs are looking elsewhere.

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2 w. ago 22 Kids and Counting mum Sue Radford's admission about baby number 23

Sue and Noel Radford are the parents of Britain's largest family and stars of Channel 5's 22 Kids and Counting

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