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Next deploys AI scanners to see through clothes in shoplifting crackdown

Next uses AI scanners to combat shoplifting

Next implements AI 'Thruvision' technology detecting stolen goods hidden in clothing. The system uses body heat detection and has already reduced theft in warehouses. #RetailSecurity

EV Drivers Face 18p Per Mile Costs Despite New 3p Tax Plan

EV drivers hit with 18p per mile costs

Electric vehicle owners face charging costs up to 18p per mile as Rachel Reeves introduces new 3p road tax. Discover how this impacts UK drivers and the future of EV taxation.

28 Retailers Forced to Change Returns Policies After Martin Lewis Probe

28 shops change returns policy after MSE probe

Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert investigation forces 28 major retailers, including The Range and Home Bargains, to correct illegal online returns policies. Discover your consumer rights.

New Policy Centre Launches to Champion 325,000 UK Manufacturing SMEs

Policy Centre to Boost UK Manufacturing SMEs

A new independent Policy Centre aims to give 325,000 manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government policy, driving growth and future-proofing British industry.

State Pension Boost: £575 Increase Set for Confirmation in Budget

State pension to rise by £575 from April 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm a £575 state pension rise for 2026/27 under the triple lock. Discover how this increase affects pensioners and the looming tax threshold issue.

UK Pension Alert: Check for Lost Pots Worth £13,620 on Average

UK urged to find lost pensions worth £13,620

UK households are urged to trace lost pension pots, with the average forgotten fund for 55-75 year olds valued at £13,620. Act now to boost your retirement savings.

M&S and Greggs Drive-Thru Boost for West Midlands Retail Park

New M&S and Greggs drive-thru approved for Burton

Plans for a major expansion of Shobnall Retail Park in Burton have been approved, bringing a new M&S, a drive-thru Greggs, and a 24-lane bowling alley. The development will create 150 jobs and add 400 parking spaces. Discover the full details of this exci

Shoe Zone Shuts Rhyl Store as High Street Crisis Deepens

Shoe Zone closes fan-favourite Rhyl store

Shoe Zone begins clearance sale as it shuts its Rhyl branch, part of a wider retail crisis hitting UK high streets. Discover the full impact and store closure list.

Budget Blow: The 'Devastating' Council Tax Change No One's Talking About

Budget Blow: The Stealth Council Tax Hike

Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of households face significant council tax hikes due to a stealth government policy change, with Birmingham residents among the hardest hit.

Welsh Retail Revival: Footfall Surges Across Shopping Destinations

Welsh Retail Footfall Surges 7.1% in March

New data reveals Welsh retail is outperforming other UK nations with significant footfall increases in March 2024, offering hope for high streets and shopping centres.

School Shake-Up: 11 Major Changes Coming to Classrooms Across England

11 Major Changes Coming to School Curriculum

Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.

Matalan Makes Major Move: Will No Longer Accept Returns for Online Orders

Matalan Ends Online Returns in Major Policy Shift

In a bold retail shake-up, fashion giant Matalan announces it will stop accepting returns for online purchases, joining a growing industry trend to cut costs and reduce environmental impact.

Birmingham Pub's Bold Stand: 'No More Stag and Hen Parties' Policy Goes Viral

Birmingham pub bans stag and hen parties

The Old Crown in Digbeth takes a firm stance against disruptive large groups, implementing a ban on stag and hen parties that's winning praise from locals and setting a new standard for pub culture.

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