River Island Closing 33 Stores in January Restructuring
High street fashion chain River Island will close 33 UK stores by end of January 2026 as part of a court-approved restructuring plan. See the full list of affected locations.
High street fashion chain River Island will close 33 UK stores by end of January 2026 as part of a court-approved restructuring plan. See the full list of affected locations.
Griggs Timber Company in Gloucester shuts down days before Christmas after years of losses, affecting two dozen workers. Read the full story on this historic closure.
Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after a stormy Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services launched a major rescue operation. Read the latest.
HMRC is increasing the effective Personal Allowance to over £13,000 for eligible taxpayers. Discover how to claim tax relief on job expenses, maintenance payments, and charitable donations.
Emergency services called to Budleigh Salterton after swimmers got into difficulty. Two men remain missing as police urge people not to swim on Boxing Day.
OVO Energy faces doubts over its future, planning 200 job cuts after failing to meet Ofgem's capital rules. Learn what this means for 4 million UK customers.
A man is fighting for life after a shooting in Willenhall. Police have cordoned off Wordsworth Road and are conducting extensive searches. Read the latest updates.
TGI Fridays enters administration, closing 49 UK restaurants. 500 staff face redundancy due to 'insurmountable' economic pressures. Read the full story and list of closures.
VF Corporation, owner of Vans and The North Face, axes nearly 100 UK jobs after a 10% sales drop. Turnover falls to £321.5m as consumers cut spending. Read the full financial analysis.
Warwick Ward Machinery Ltd, a major UK supplier, has entered administration after 55 years, citing economic pressures on construction. 89 jobs are at risk. Read the full story.
Lily Allen opens up about her cosmetic surgery following her split from David Harbour, her album's raw lyrics, and the other woman's furious response. Read the full story.
Major UK DIY distributor Toolstream has collapsed into administration, blaming post-COVID supply issues. 111 jobs have been cut as administrators seek buyers. Read the full story.
Swansea University opens new voluntary exit schemes for staff as it seeks £25m in savings, with compulsory redundancies not ruled out. The UCU warns of potential industrial action.
Police are urgently searching for Rebecca, 33, missing from High Wycombe since Wednesday night. She was last seen wearing grey and red pyjamas. Anyone with information must contact Thames Valley Police.
Birmingham-based electric vehicle charging manufacturer Petalite enters administration, leading to job losses. Administrators seek a buyer for its proprietary technology. Read the latest.
Young Universal Credit claimants risk losing payments if they refuse job offers under strict new DWP rules. The scheme targets 900,000 people to cut the welfare bill. Read the full details.
New CIPD research reveals the seven roles most likely to be replaced by AI next year. Discover which jobs are at risk and why a national upskilling drive is crucial.
Police release doorbell footage of Jill Grint's last known sighting in Norwich. Officers are concerned for the pensioner's welfare and urge the public to call 101.
Two Midlands mothers share their journey from isolation to optimism after completing a work academy with East Midlands Railway. Discover how sector-based programmes are creating pathways to jobs.
After Shane Walsh drowned in the River Severn in 2017, his wife Kirsty champions water safety. She now volunteers with rescue teams to prevent similar tragedies and create a legacy for their children.
Private sector employment fell 1.8% in November, the sharpest drop since July 2021. The Bank of England's survey points to a December interest rate cut amid rising inflation expectations. Read the full analysis.
Essex Police announce a zero-tolerance Christmas campaign against drink and drug driving, with targeted patrols and stern warnings about losing your licence, job, and life.
George Smyth, 18, vanished while hiking in the Bucegi Mountains after calling for help. Rescue teams continue daily searches as his rugby club and family hold onto hope.
The Bank of England warns of heightened threats to financial stability from AI bubbles and private credit, even as it reduces capital requirements for UK lenders to 13%. Read the full analysis.
Santander UK has passed the Bank of England's 2025 stress test, confirming its capital strength. The bank says customers can be confident it will continue lending. Read the full update.
Around 40 agency refuse collectors in Birmingham have walked out, joining hundreds of full-time staff in an ongoing dispute over alleged bullying and blacklisting. Read the latest on the city's waste collection crisis.
A major search is underway for missing Loughborough University student Aryan Sharma, 20. Police and specialist divers are searching the River Soar. His family have made an emotional plea for information.
The Birmingham bin strike intensifies as agency staff from Job & Talent join the picket line. Unite union says numbers are 'growing daily'. Follow the latest developments.
Discover how to use Google's 'Results About You' feature to request removal of private details like your address and phone number from search results. Take control of your online privacy today.
Lloyds Bank issues an urgent warning as jobseekers lose £1,420 on average to 'advance fee' scams promising remote work. Learn how to protect yourself.