64 h. ago Claire's and The Original Factory Shop plunge into administration putting 2,500 at risk

Claire's and The Original Factory Shop have collapsed into administration, putting around 2,500 jobs at risk, after their owner reported 'an alarming drop-off in pre-Christmas footfall'

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64 h. ago Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop near collapse, putting 2,550 jobs at risk

Owner Modella starts insolvency proceedings for both chains, saying trading is ‘extremely challenging’The retailers Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop are on the brink of administration, putting 2,550 jobs at risk.Both chains are owned by Modella Capital, a private equity firm, which recently bought the high street arm of WH Smith – renamed TG Jones. Modella said in a statement that the climate on UK high streets was “extremely challenging” and data suggested “an alarming drop-off in pre-Christmas footfall”. Continue reading...

Society

5 d. ago Best champagne deals after Christmas, from Moët & Chandon, Laurent

Pick up some fizz at a purse-friendly price as prices are dropped after Christmas

Economics

8 d. ago Did you have a surprisingly blissful Christmas? This is why it's time to worry... as we reveal the eight subtle signs your partner is about to drop the divorce bomb: SARA DAVISON

The festive season is usually a time for cosiness and connection. But for some couples, this Christmas might have revealed the cracks in their relationship.

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8 d. ago TOWIE's Chloe Lewis drops huge hint she spent Christmas Day with Dan Edgar

Chloe Lewis fans have spotted a huge clue that she spent Christmas Day with ex Dan Edgar as fans are convinced she cropped him out of one of her photos on Instagram

Politics

1 week ago Outlander season 8 trailer teases Jamie Fraser's death as fans left 'sobbing'

Starz recently dropped a fresh teaser over the Christmas period with new footage from the last series

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1 week ago Christmas Day TV ratings revealed with one show winning by a landslide

But BBC Christmas Day viewing figures reveal most shows saw significant drops compared to 2024

Culture

1 week ago BBC suffers major ratings blow as Christmas Day TV figures announced

BBC suffered a blow on Christmas Day 2025 as most shows saw viewing figures drop compared to last year.

Politics

1 week ago Noah Schnapp's Stranger Things character Will Byers' sexuality is finally confirmed in season five's new Christmas drop

Hit Netflix series Stranger Things finally confirmed Will Byers' sexuality in its final episodes, released on Christmas Day. 

Politics

1 week ago The Traitors drops festive teaser hinting at major show shake

A Christmas teaser for the upcoming series of The Traitors has dropped, featuring a new red cloak which hints at a format switch-up.

Politics

1 week ago Stranger Things showrunners explain confusing proposal scene in season five's new Christmas drop

In one particular scene from the three-episode drop, Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers, a fan-favorite couple, shared a tense and emotional moment in a dramatic, near-death scene.

Culture

1 week ago Trump rants about Epstein in Christmas Day post claiming he dropped ties with sex offender ‘long before it became fashionable’

Trump suggested Democrats ‘loved Jeffrey Epstein’ and said they should ‘enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!’

Politics

1 week ago Anthony Joshua drops hint on 2026 mega fight in clear Jake Paul Christmas message

Anthony Joshua has delivered a message to his followers on social media this Christmas Day

Sport

1 week ago Gavin Newsom drops Christmas troll of Trump with video mocking Epstein files redactions

The governor rounded off a year of mocking the president by posting a video that showed pages and pages of redactions cut with old footage of Trump speaking with Epstein

Politics

1 week ago Gavin Newsom drops Christmas troll of Trump with video mocking Epstein files redactions flub

The governor rounded off a year of mocking the president by posting a video that showed pages and pages of redactions cut with old footage of Trump speaking with Epstein

Politics

1 week ago Erling Haaland’s dig at Man City boss Pep Guardiola with Christmas Day post – ‘All good!'

Pep Guardiola promised to drop any Manchester City players who piled on the pounds over Christmas for their upcoming Premier League match against Nottingham Forest

Politics

1 week ago Ebanie Bridges 'special' snaps has fans hot under the collar in Christmas lingerie

Ebanie Bridges has left her loyal fans hot under the collar on Christmas day as she shared some jaw-dropping snaps while dressed up in some festive lingerie

Politics

2 w. ago Bari Weiss drops Christmas Eve email to staff defending ‘60 Minutes’ decision to ‘win back’ Americans’ trust in the press

Over the weekend, Weiss intervened shortly before airtime to pull a planned ‘60 Minutes’ segment on CECOT, the notorious Salvadoran prison where the U.S. has sent hundreds of migrants without due process

Politics

2 w. ago Wilfried Nancy suffers Celtic goodwill snub on Hotline as Christmas cheer dropped for 'worst manager ever'

Michael Gannon on the phones with jury still out on the Frenchman but a guilty verdict on Josh Windass to Rangers has been passed

Politics

2 w. ago Cold health alert issued for Christmas Day as temperatures drop below freezing

Parts of the UK have been issued a cold health alert by the UK Health Security Agency

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