7 h. ago Sale of major UK retail brand collapses as owners claim 'it's not in the best interests'

The UK grocer said that the proposed deal with JD.com was "not in the best interests of Sainsbury's" and has subsequently ended discussions, it said earlier today

Economics

23 h. ago ANDREW GRIFFITH: The economy is a mess and more tax rises and misery are down the road... Starmer must bin Labour's disastrous (un)Employment Bill before it's too late

ANDREW GRIFFITH: Labour 's disastrous (un)Employment Bill is back in Parliament next week. Keir Starmer had a chance to bin the Bill when Angela Rayner resigned.

Economics

4 d. ago Top trainer warns of 'very dangerous' consequences of tax rise for racing

John Gosden was among a number of major figures from the sport who descended on Westminster to protest against a proposed increase in tax on betting

Events

4 d. ago Darts retailer to open first Scottish store in major shopping centre as Luke Littler effect lifts sport

“Scotland has one of the best darts scenes in Europe and has produced some of the game’s greatest legends” – Cameron Clarke

Economics

4 d. ago And they're OFF! Horse racing goes on STRIKE: Sport stops to protest against proposed tax rise on betting which six

DOMINIC KING: Racing on Wednesday stages its first voluntary blackout with trainers and leaders warning of the potential catastrophe that is putting the sport's future in jeopardy.

Events

5 d. ago Dramatic rise in number of households in energy debt as winter bills loom

A report has revealed a huge increase in energy debt among UK household, along with a big rise in council tax arrears, as more than a million UK households owe money to suppliers

Economics

6 d. ago Pret A Manger writes down a third of its value from 2018 JAB takeover

Sandwich and coffee chain blames global economic gloom, UK employer tax rises and higher interest rates

Politics

8 d. ago Full list of high street stores shutting doors this month including River Island and Poundland

The Centre for Retail Research forecasts that 17,349 shops could close in 2025, resulting in approximately 201,953 retail job losses. Here's a list of all the major retailers that are closing stores in September 2025.

Politics

8 d. ago Full list of stores closing in September including Poundland and River Island

The Centre for Retail Research predicts 17,349 shops could shut in 2025 with the loss of around 201,953 retail job losses - here are all the major brands closing branches in September

Politics

9 d. ago Sharp rise in UK pension lump sum withdrawals over tax concerns

Signs that savers are preparing for possible changes to rules on retirement funds in November Budget

Economics

1 week ago Major UK retailer to hire more than 13,000 workers for Christmas

The retailer is expecting around 30 million visitors to its shops ahead of the festive season

Politics

1 week ago Major retailer that has shut five Scots stores announces next closure

There's more closures for the Scottish high street.

Politics

1 week ago Council tax bills could be hiked 410% in some areas under Labour

Under controversial plans to completely redraw the 'outdated' system, an influential thinktank wants to scrap the existing bands that determine the size of bills.

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves is accused of spelling 'disaster for business' by leaving her budget until late November: Months of doom

The Chancellor was warned the decision to hold the event so late in the year threatened to create months of damaging speculation about tax rises and will stunt growth.

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves scrambles to play down claims she's facing a £50bn 'black hole' in the public finances as under

The Chancellor also sought to dampen speculation she is poised to announce a fresh package of tax rises on British businesses and households.

Economics

1 week ago Topshop returns to high street under new store name in major retail shake

Topshop and Topman clothes will be sold in John Lewis shops nationwide from February next year as part of a new partnership between the firms

Politics

1 week ago Starmer ‘too arrogant’ to admit he’s got things wrong, Badenoch tells Commons

The Conservative leader pressed the Prime Minister on borrowing costs, unemployment, and future tax rises, at PMQs.

Politics

1 week ago Topshop to return to high street at 32 locations including two in Manchester

A major high street retailer has announced it will begin selling Topshop clothing at 32 of its stores from next year

Politics

1 week ago Major retailer with over 175 stores to close Glasgow branch next week

It comes amidst a wave closures across the Scottish high street recently.

Politics

1 week ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits economy 'is not working well enough' as she reveals Budget date

The Chancellor is facing pressure to steady the UK economy and plug a £41 billion black hole in public finances

Economics