5 h. ago Hobbycraft closing nine stores across UK today in major blow to high street

The closures form part of a larger restructure, which the retailer said is necessary to help secure the future of at least 99 stores and 1,800 jobs across the business

Politics

19 h. ago Massive high street fashion chain plans to shut 33 stores with 71 more at risk

The chain plans to close 33 of its UK stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk as part of a major restructuring plan, according to reports.

Events

20 h. ago Supermarket chain with 300 stores to shut branch this week as closing down sale launched

The supermarket chain has confirmed that its store at the Albion Centre, Ilkeston, is closing over the weekend after more than two decades in the town in a fresh blow to the high street

Economics

35 h. ago Coronation Street cast 'left furious over budget cuts as they suffer another blow' after stars axed and episodes slashed

The ITV soap is set to have its episode count slashed by bosses after already seeing a number of stars axed from the programme.

Politics

35 h. ago Coronation Street team hit by huge new blow as budget cuts trigger more setbacks

The Coronation Street cast have been hit by a fresh blow amid the ongoing budget cuts - which have seen a number of changes in the long-running ITV soap throughout the year

Events

46 h. ago Major UK supermarket announces first new store opening in 7 years

The new store will open in the in the town of Brabazon in North Bristol

Politics

46 h. ago Major UK high street blow as iconic brand launches closing down sale across many stores

More than 120 stores fall under the Hobbycraft banner in Modella's portfolio, which may soon include Benson for Beds, as they're rumoured to be interested in buying that

Economics

3 d. ago UK high street boost as major brands eye multiple new store locations – see full list

After years of being battered, the UK's high street could finally be set for a dramatic turn around as four major brands are eyeing up huge UK expansions over the next few years

Economics

4 d. ago Huge electric vehicle change could see limited range boosted to 3,000 miles

A major technological breakthrough could allow electric vehicle (EV) batteries to store up to ten times more electricity, meaning Brits will no longer be stung by limited driving range

Politics

4 d. ago Asda announces it is making a major change to 180 of its UK stores

The changes are expected to be completed in all 180 stores by October this year

Politics

1 week ago Major UK high street fashion brand to open 10 new stores every year for rest of this decade

Matalan has been a mainstay across the country ever since launching in Preston in 1985, and now the fashion and homeware retailer will expand its presence across the country

Politics

1 week ago Store closures lead to massive 274% spike in retail layoffs in first half of 2025

Macy’s, Joann and CVS are among the major retailers announcing widespread store closures and job losses as the U.S. economy struggles

Politics

1 week ago Tesco makes major change to how it sells bananas in store for 'four days extra'

An estimated one million bananas are binned by UK households every day because they have gone off

Politics

1 week ago NatWest closing 55 more bank branches in major blow for high street

NatWest has announced more bank closures in a major blow for the UK high street - you can see the full list of affected branches below

Politics

1 week ago Matalan announces major changes with 10 new stores to open in UK

The retailer said 30 of its UK stores will see major improvements

Politics

1 week ago Matalan to open 10 new stores and upgrade 30 more branches in major expansion

The fashion and homeware retailer has not published a full list of new locations, but revealed it wants to expand its footprint in London, Essex, Hampshire and Northern Ireland

Politics

1 week ago Ikea announces closure of UK stores this month in another blow to high street

Ikea has announced it will be closing down some of its UK stores with one shutting in just a few weeks time, the stores are smaller outlets than its usual out-of-town locations

Politics

2 w. ago The Works closing popular branch for good this weekend in blow to high street

The Works branch in question employs six staff members, and it has not been confirmed what will happen to these workers when the site closes

Politics

2 w. ago Major fashion brand to close Manchester city centre store this week

The contemporary fashion brand took over the listed building in 2018

Politics

2 w. ago Topshop issues major update on whether it will open high street stores again

Topshop was snapped up in 2021 by ASOS, alongside Miss Selfridge, for a combined price of £330million, following the collapse of Sir Philip Green's Arcadia Group

Economics