2 h. ago Legendary restaurant chain shuts 16 UK branches after falling into administration

TGI Fridays’ UK operator has entered administration, leading to the immediate closure of 16 restaurants and 456 job losses, while a pre-pack deal with Sugarloaf TGIF Operations Limited saves 33 outlets

Politics

3 h. ago Restaurant chain shuts 16 UK branches immediately after entering administration

33 branches will remain open, though 16 have been forced to close their doors

Politics

7 h. ago British men’s clothing brand shuts up shop for good after plunging into administration

A BRITISH men's clothing brand has officially closed its doors after entering administration. The specialist outfitter has ceased trading following a period of financial challenges that proved impossible to overcome. The Leeds retailer, Great Clothing Ltd - widely known by its popular trading name Big Boys - confirmed the news this week. The development marks...

Economics

13 h. ago Shoe shop with 270 branches issues warning after shutting 39

The chain dates back to 1917 but is struggling in the face of recent changes

Events

39 h. ago Energy firm plunges into administration and abruptly stops trading with nearly 300 jobs axed

A MAJOR energy company has officially entered administration, with 295 jobs lost. The South Wales firm, based in Swansea and Treorchy, confirmed on Friday that it could no longer continue trading. Staff at Consumer Energy Solutions were told on Friday that they were being made redundant, with job losses including sales advisors, project planners, and...

Politics

39 h. ago Tube early closure alert: Northern line's Bank branch shuts at 10pm for four months on weekdays

Bank, Moorgate, Old Street and Angel stations among those affected from January 12

Events

3 d. ago More than 2,500 jobs at risk as two high street chains enter administration

The firms have about 300 shops in the UK combined

Events

3 d. ago Merit Holdings enters administration with nearly 300 jobs lost and £17.4m unpaid bills

UK offsite construction firm Merity Holdings has collapsed, leaving subcontractors and suppliers exposed to £17.4m in unpaid bills and 284 jobs lost

Economics

4 d. ago Hundreds of jobs lost as major Welsh employer enters administration

Workers at Consumer Energy Solutions, which has sites in Swansea and the Rhondda, were told their jobs were at risk just days before Christmas

Society

6 d. ago Iconic British brand enters administration as Next considers rescue

The fashion brand, which is famous for its kitten heels, has put 280 jobs at risk after entering administration

Events

6 d. ago Family favourite restaurant chain is running out of time to stop collapse as 20 locations face closure

THE company behind a family favourite restaurant chain has filed its third notice to line up administrators as it seeks a more secure rescue deal. Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays’ UK operations, is finalising an insolvency plan which could come as soon as next week. The firm filed a notice of...

Society

7 d. ago Popular Asian restaurant shuts venue in Scots city centre suddenly

A POPULAR Asian restaurant chain has closed down a branch in Edinburgh. YO! Sushi on Princes Street in the capital's city centre appears to have shut for good. The Japanese-style eatery has a sign reading 'we're closed' on the front door. Some parts of the interior also appear to have been removed. And the Princes...

Politics

7 d. ago A US chain that makes 'superior sandwiches' is coming to Cardiff

Which Wich? first opened in Texas in 2003 and is now coming to Cardiff

Politics

8 d. ago Jamie Oliver reveals first location for restaurant chain relaunching in UK next MONTH – as company eyes up 40 sites

A BELOVED celebrity chef is set to relaunch his Italian restaurant chain for the first time in six years, according to company filings. The first Jamie's Italian will open for service in London's Leicester Square in February, after Jamie Oliver confirmed the relaunch of the high street chain in December. The reopening comes six years...

Society

1 week ago High street DIY chain slashes ALL stock in ‘closing down’ sale at busy UK branch shutting in just weeks

A POPULAR British craft store has announced it will be closing one of its branches early next year. On February 14 Hobbycraft in Strood Retail Park in Kent will close its doors for the final time. It is currently running a 20 per cent closing-down sale to get rid of its remaining stock. There are...

Politics

1 week ago High street fashion retailer loved by Kate Middleton on brink of administration for second time in six years

A HIGH street fashion brand loved by Kate Middleton is on the brink of administration for the second time in six years. LK Bennett, the posh retailer, known for its tweed designs and classy frocks, has submitted a notice at the High Court. The notice signals that the chain plans to enter administration, pause any...

Politics

2 w. ago Major British bank confirms it’s shutting 8 branches across UK in January – is one going near you?

A MAJOR bank is shutting eight more of its branches this January. It comes as the shift towards online banking continues, with hundreds of banks closing across the country this year alone. Halifax, which is part of the Lloyds Banking Group, is the latest to experience more closures in what many deem as a blow...

Economics

2 w. ago Popular fast food chain has shuttered dozens of restaurants — and more could come in final days of the year

The fast food chain has nearly followed its plan to close 80 to 120 restaurants by the end of 2025

Society

3 w. ago Restaurant chain TGI Fridays UK files to appoint administrators

Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays’ UK operations, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on December 19.

Politics

3 w. ago Warwick Ward Machinery Ltd enters administration as 'most staff made redundant'

Warwick Ward (Machinery) Ltd has been described as one of the UK's largest stockists and suppliers of earthmoving and waste recycling equipment with depots across the country

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