3 h. ago Major discount retailer confirms another closure as eight more set to follow – see full list

EXCLUSIVE: The reason behind a closure of a very popular branch of the Original Factory Shop has been given, as well as closure dates of more popular stores

Politics

26 h. ago Huge chain with 280 branches Claire's could close third of stores

The company has appointed advisers

Politics

27 h. ago Major UK discount retailer confirms closure as shoppers rush to Christmas decoration sale

No final date has been confirmed for the closure of the branch of the Original Factory Shop but a spokesman took to Facebook to announce the closure, alongside a huge sale - including Christmas items

Economics

28 h. ago Exact day UK Firesticks will lose access to popular free streaming app

This popular app will be shut down for good in a matter of weeks.

Events

49 h. ago Several major brands to open UK stores including huge coffee chain – see full list

In a rare glimmer of hope for UK retail and hospitality, several major brands have confirmed new store openings in recent days, with some yet to come, as the high street revival seems to be on its way

Politics

50 h. ago Sainsbury’s makes major store changes as it closes three key food services

The supermarket says the change will "drive growth and availability at a reduced cost to serve"

Politics

52 h. ago Major UK budget retailer with over 800 stores breaks silence on rumours of another closure

Currently employing around 16,000 people across 792 stores in the UK, Poundland bosses have broken their silence on the rumours of another potential store closure

Politics

53 h. ago Major UK brand to close another store after shutting 10 high street branches this year – full list

New Look is set to close one of its UK stores as the fashion retailer continues to streamline its shop estate

Politics

69 h. ago Locals living in dead end ghost town say their high street is now a cruel joke with shuttered up shops and THREE bakeries

Almost half of the stores and units inside The Brunel Centre have closed and those that remain struggle to attract shoppers as they increasingly switch to online purchases.

Events

3 d. ago 'Army' of police shut down crime boss 'Hotdog' Smith's house on illegal scrapyard as wife says she will be forced to live 'in a TENT'

A 'small army' of police surrounded and shut down a crime boss's illegal home and scrapyard this week as his wife sat by in despair in a move she says will force her to 'live in a tent'.

Events

4 d. ago All Welsh households urged to shut windows during the day this weekend

As the UK goes through another heatwave this weekend, it's important to take as many steps as possible to keep your home cool - but one common mistake could actually be making things worse

Politics

4 d. ago Sainsbury's confirms 3 food counters axed from supermarkets for crucial reason

The supermarket chain has now closed its patisserie, hot food and pizza counters in stores, as part of moves to create more space inside its stores

Economics

5 d. ago Popular bakery chain with 2,600 shops suddenly closes city centre store

Customers have been told the store is only closed temporarily and for a short time for maintenance work - however, the bakery chain has yet to confirm these claims

Politics

5 d. ago Inside London’s school closures crisis as more than 30 primaries set to shut or merge within weeks

The Standard has found that more than 30 primaries in the capital could shut or merge before September — and that’s just the tip of the iceberg, discovers Jacob Phillips

Events

6 d. ago Major toy brand closes 29 stores across UK as workers set to be axed for one reason

The number of workers was reduced from 435 to 401. It comes after the brand shut 40 shops in the previous 12 months, blaming pressures from inflation. The toy brand also opened 22 new sites in its last financial year

Economics

8 d. ago Major retailer to create 400 jobs by opening 10 new stores in huge boost to market

In a major boost to the job market, Tesco's planned €40million investment is a significant move to expand the retailer's operations in the Republic of Ireland with 10 new stores

Politics

9 d. ago Full list of 38 New Look stores closing so far as chain 'could be auctioned off'

The latest closure saw New Look close its store in Hamilton, Scotland, on July 1 - then next up, the high street chain will shut its branch in Neath, Wales on August 6

Politics

1 week ago Poundland announces store closure coming in next month amid recovery plans

The store will close at the start of August

Politics

1 week ago Moment police arrest county lines 'gang member' during dawn raid as they shut down 100 drugs networks in a week

This is the moment dozens of police officers smashed their way into the east London home of a suspected county lines criminal as they crackdown on 100 drug networks in a single week. 

Events

1 week ago Liverpool 'consumed by shock and sorrow' as club release fresh Diogo Jota statement

Liverpool have revealed all club stores, museums and tours have been closed until Monday while both physical and digital books of condolence have been opened to pay tribute to Diogo Jota

Society