Oliver Bonas announces new UK store openings and relocations
Oliver Bonas reveals a wave of new store openings and relocations across England and Scotland before year-end, with 20 more planned for 2025. Discover the full list of locations.
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Boxing Day 2025: Shopper Numbers Up 4.4%
Boxing Day proved a 'bumper day' for UK retail as footfall jumped 4.4%, the strongest increase in over ten years. Discover how high streets, retail parks, and coastal towns performed.
Boxing Day footfall jumps 4.4% in biggest surge for 10 years
Boxing Day 2024 delivered a bumper boost for UK retailers, with footfall up 4.4% in the strongest rise for over a decade. Discover where and when shoppers flocked for bargains.
Telford retail park bids to increase unit size for superstores
British Land applies to boost maximum store size at Telford Forge Retail Park to attract larger retailers, aiming to secure long-term tenancies and support the local economy. Read the full details.
Major UK Shoe Chain Axes 100 Jobs After Sales Plunge
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.
Mothercare Plans Rebuild After £1.4m Loss and Sales Fall
Mothercare announces plans to rebuild its UK and global operations despite posting a £1.4m loss and a 25% sales drop. The retailer says it has 'stabilised' and is seeking a new CEO.
Next and Currys warn new worker rules will cut jobs
Retail leaders warn Labour's new workers' rights legislation will lead to fewer jobs and hurt high streets. Read the full industry reaction and analysis.
Scope to close 77 charity shops by March 2026
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK shops, including in Birmingham, to save £4m. The high street faces rising costs and a shift to online.
Matches Fashion set for UK return in 2026
Matches Fashion is set for a comeback in Britain next year under new owners Joe Wilkinson and Mario Maher. Discover their vision for the revived luxury brand.
River Island to close 33 stores in UK rescue plan
River Island will close 33 UK stores by January's end as part of a restructuring plan to save its retail business. See the full list of affected locations.
Ryanair allows two free carry-on baby items
Ryanair updates its hand luggage rules, permitting passengers to bring two items of baby equipment for free. The airline also celebrates 35 million passengers at Birmingham Airport.
Virgin Media O2 opens new Manchester city centre office
Virgin Media O2 has moved 1,100 staff to a new 'marquee' Manchester HQ. The telecoms giant says the city centre location boosts recruitment and hybrid working is here to stay. Read more.
Planned Solihull Special School Scrapped After Funding Shift
A planned 150-place special school in Shirley, Solihull, has been cancelled after the government redirected £3bn to create specialist places in mainstream schools. Council leader expresses disappointment.
London Congestion Charge rises to £18, EV discount cut
London's Congestion Charge will increase from £15 to £18 on January 2nd, with electric vehicles losing their full exemption. Annual rises will follow Tube fare increases.
State pension triple lock increase could backfire, experts warn
Labour's 4.1% state pension hike faces a fiscal threat from rising unemployment and a shrinking tax base. Experts warn the policy could backfire. Read the full analysis.
State pensioners to receive £575 extra next year
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension rise by £575 next year due to the triple lock. Find out how this above-inflation increase affects you and the debate it sparks.
Capital Jingle Bell Ball 2025 Filming Notice
Attendees at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 on 6 December are advised that filming and photography will take place for promotional use by Global and event sponsors. Learn how to opt out.
High Street Decline: Retail Footfall Falls in November
New data reveals a 0.8% year-on-year drop in UK retail footfall last month, driven by Autumn Budget tax fears and poor weather. Industry leaders call for a new high street revival plan.
Welsh shopper numbers fall in November, data shows
New figures reveal a 0.4% year-on-year drop in Welsh retail footfall for November, with Cardiff among the hardest-hit UK cities. Retailers now pin hopes on a December surge.
Engineer loses transgender toilet discrimination claim
Employment tribunal dismisses engineer's claims over transgender toilet policy. Maria Kelly plans to appeal, arguing the ruling misunderstands the law. Full story here.
Starmer's China warning: Security threats and economic realism
PM Keir Starmer warns China poses 'real national security threats' but rejects binary foreign policy, balancing security with 'huge' economic opportunities. Read his full strategy.
Black Friday slows UK shop price inflation
Black Friday sales led to a slowdown in shop price rises across the UK high street in November, new data reveals. Discover how consumer deals impacted inflation.
McArthurGlen West Midlands to Add 25 New Stores
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands is expanding from 75 to 100 stores, creating up to 500 new jobs by 2027. Discover the latest retail growth in Cannock.
McDonald's reveals why staff cannot accept tips
McDonald's enforces a strict no-tipping policy across its UK restaurants. Discover the reason behind the rule and the charitable alternative for grateful customers.
Sandwell Council's Week: Key Decisions Revealed
From a controversial 24/7 casino approval to a rejected 'battery farm' HMO and a UK-first robotic pharmacy. Get the full update on Sandwell Council's major decisions this week.
Reeves defends tax rises in Labour Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to apologise for breaking Labour's tax pledge as Budget pushes tax take to record high. Read the full analysis of political reactions.
Starmer: Tories want to means test state pension
PM Keir Starmer claims Conservatives plan to means test the state pension. Amid triple lock debates, Labour commits to the policy. Read the latest Westminster clash.
Pets at Home profits slump 33.5% in worrying report
Pets at Home reports 33.5% profit drop as retail business struggles. Bosses announce urgent action plan including £20 million cost-cutting programme to revive the 34-year-old chain.
Supermarket Tax Hike After Budget U-turn
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl face millions in new business rates after Treasury reversal. Find out how this will impact shoppers.
MP Demands Legal Ban on Smartphones in Schools
MP Marie Goldman advocates for a legal ban on smartphones in schools after hearing from teachers and parents about the damaging impact on children's mental health and learning.
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