10 h. ago Exact date iconic high street retailer to close down Scottish branch this month

The high street stalwart is undergoing restructuring plans that will close down a total of 33 UK stores.

Politics

27 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

6 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

9 d. ago Scots mum who waited 13 years to see baby's ashes recognised for helping grieving parents

Julie Morrison was left shocked in 2016 when she got a call to tell her the ashes of her daughter Erin had been found in the Jonathan Harvey funeral director branch on Argyle Street.

Politics

1 week ago Cricket star pays emotional tribute to wife, 46, who died suddenly in Waitrose store

Duncan Pauline said he and his wife Wiyada had been planning on retiring to her home country of Thailand before she suddenly collapsed and died in the supermarket on Wednesday.

Events

1 week ago Woman in her 40s dies in Waitrose in front of horrified shoppers

Emergency crews raced to the branch on Esher High Street, Surrey, at around 6pm on Wednesday after reports of a 'concern for safety'.

Events

1 week ago Major high street charity brand with 64 stores closing branch as massive sale launched

Scope has struggled to keep branches open this year after a massive programme of closures was launched, and now another one has been confirmed by the bosses of the branch

Economics

1 week ago Trendy coffee shop loved by celebrities to open new cafe in major UK city

The coffee shop has a cult-like following and is loved by celebrities including Molly-Mae Hague and Sabrina Carpenter, but now they're taking the brand to the nextf level

Politics

1 week ago Man, 47, admits murdering 'humble' restaurant owner, 37, by stabbing him to death in Lloyds bank

Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur (pictured) appeared at Derby Crown Court charged with the murder of Gurvinder Johal, who died after the stabbing in the branch in St Peter's Street, Derby on May 6.

Events

2 w. ago UK high street coffee chain with 2,000 branches announces another closure

An exact date has not yet been confirmed, but the company said all affected staff have been offered alternative roles in nearby stores

Politics

2 w. ago Major high street discount retailer to close huge branch in months

The retailer has confirmed that it will close its Musselburgh store in January next year - but will move staff to take up positions at its Fort Kinnaird store, which is just two miles away

Politics

2 w. ago B&M to close popular Musselburgh branch in further blow to high street

B&M, founded in 1978 in Merseyside, operates 741 stores in the UK - but one of these, which is in Musselburgh, East Lothian, is set to close for good in what has been described as a "shocking" move

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s cold brew: New York coffee shops warn of higher prices amid steep tariffs

As US cafes come under pressure, major coffee-producing countries like Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia are also bracing for disruptionThe Trump administration has targeted Brazil with steep US tariffs of 50%. Coffee shops in the heart of New York are bracing for impact.When the Trump administration announced another wave of sweeping tariffs, particularly on Brazil, Stone Street Cafe’s managing partner was first confused. Then came fear. A cafe already runs on slim margins and extra costs passed on from tariffs could risk everything. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Warning for Santander customers from Monday ahead of major change

Santander is set to close more high street branches permanently next week, with three other sites set to lose a crucial service. Here's everything you need to know

Events

3 w. ago Major UK coffee chain with 2,000 branches sees high street store suddenly close

The coffee giant is a staple on British high streets, but has now shut its doors to one of its branches permanently, leaving many local caffeine addicts heartbroken

Politics

3 w. ago Brits warned as major coffee brand shrinks its jars but doesn't lower the price

UK households have been warned about a change to the Nescafé coffee jars that will see shoppers get six fewer cups of their favourite brew for the same cost as before

Events

3 w. ago Popular cocktail bar chain with 20 London branches plunges into administration after £750,000 loss

The popular chain, renowned for its pink fluorescent neon light and retro interiors, made the painful decision earlier this week after recording losses of £749,000 for the year to March 2024.

Economics